Lisendra Heights Phase 1 Bid Set — Visalia City Council, May 20, 2024

CONTACT INFOGREG MENDONSAURBAN TREE FOUNDATIONLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT1512 W MINERAL KING AVE.VISALIA, CA 93291805.798.1585ALVIN DIASCITY OF VISALIAPARKS AND URBAN FORESTRY MANAGER336 N. BEN MADDOX WAYVISALIA, CA 93292559.904.0658 "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and appliedthem accordingly for the efficient use of water in the irrigation& planting design plans."SignatureSignatureSignature CITY SIGNATURES DATE Title SheetT-11
(4.) Landscape Design Plan Landscape Document Package checklist: (1.) Project information (2.) Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet (5.) Irrigation Design Plan (3.) *Soil Management Report (6.) *Grading Design Plan *When a project involves mass grading of a site, the Contractor shall submit the soil managementreport with the Certificate of Completion package.*See Civil Engineer's plans for the Grading Design.** It is the responsibility of the Contractor to submit a Certficifate of Completion package and allthe associated information to the governing jurisdiction prior to the end of the maintenance(warranty) period. Copies of that submittal package shall be provided by the Contractor to theOwner and Owner's Representative for their records.

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A S P E N S T.PS-101PS-102EXISTING TREE TO BEPROTECTED IN PLACE, TYPICAL.

W H I T E N D A L E A V E N U EPS-102PS-101EXISTING TREE TO BEPROTECTED IN PLACE, TYPICAL.

SYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTYModified Existing Soil - Compacted sub soil: Fracturing12,194 sfFor planting areas less than eight feet with soil compaction greater than85% of Standard Proctor Method. See detail and specifications for furtherinformation.Modified Existing Soil - Compacted sub soil: Trenching19,088 sfFor planting areas greater than eight feet with soil compaction greaterthan 85% of Standard Proctor Method. See detail and specifications forfurther information.Certified Compost: 2" thick layer of compost shall be applied in all 118.56 cyplanting areas. Compost shall be certifed by the U.S. CompostingCouncil`s STA Program. See specifications for further information.

PS-101PS-102PS-104
Planting Soils Legend
Notes:1 - All quantities and amounts shown on the plans are best estimates forthe benefit of the contractor. In field conditions may vary compared to whatis shown on the plans. Therefore, it is the contractor 's responsibility toverify all lengths, square footages, and amounts prior to bidding the project.2- Contractor shall verify site compaction using the Standard ProctorMethod prior to the beginning of work. If compaction rates are between75% - 85% only minimal modification shall occur. See soil modification -compacted surface soil detail.

ALL PLANTING AREAS
L&L Landscape UpdatesSheet of Date: Scale: Project:Urban Tree Foundation1512 W. Mineral KingAve. Visalia, Ca 93291559-713-0631www.urbantree.orgDrawing DescriptionDate xx.xx.xx1st City Submittal
23005.110.31.20230feet401" = 20'20608022
U:\23\23005 - lisendra heights\Land\CD's\CD_01\Phase_01\23005.1-s.dwg31.10.2023bygregmendonsa 1" = 20'City of Visalia

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Lisendra Heights Phase 01

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Planting Soils PlanL-12

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PS-101PS-102
EXISTING TREE TO BEPROTECTED IN PLACE, TYPICAL.

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PS-101PS-102
EXISTING TREE TO BEPROTECTED IN PLACE, TYPICAL.

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C H E R R Y A V E.

PS-102PS-101
SYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTYModified Existing Soil - Compacted sub soil: Fracturing12,194 sfFor planting areas less than eight feet with soil compaction greater than85% of Standard Proctor Method. See detail and specifications for furtherinformation.Modified Existing Soil - Compacted sub soil: Trenching19,088 sfFor planting areas greater than eight feet with soil compaction greaterthan 85% of Standard Proctor Method. See detail and specifications forfurther information.Certified Compost: 2" thick layer of compost shall be applied in all 118.56 cyplanting areas. Compost shall be certifed by the U.S. CompostingCouncil`s STA Program. See specifications for further information.

ALL PLANTING AREAS
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L&L Landscape UpdatesSheet of Date: Scale: Project:Urban Tree Foundation1512 W. Mineral KingAve. Visalia, Ca 93291559-713-0631www.urbantree.orgDrawing DescriptionDate xx.xx.xx1st City Submittal
23005.110.31.20230feet401" = 20'20608022
U:\23\23005 - lisendra heights\Land\CD's\CD_01\Phase_01\23005.1-s.dwg31.10.2023bygregmendonsa 1" = 20'City of Visalia

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Lisendra Heights Phase 01Planting Soils PlanL-23

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PS-102PS-101EXISTING TREE TO BEPROTECTED IN PLACE, TYPICAL.

ALL PLANTING AREAS
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L&L Landscape UpdatesSheet of Date: Scale: Project:Urban Tree Foundation1512 W. Mineral KingAve. Visalia, Ca 93291559-713-0631www.urbantree.orgDrawing DescriptionDate xx.xx.xx1st City Submittal
23005.110.31.20230feet401" = 20'20608022
U:\23\23005 - lisendra heights\Land\CD's\CD_01\Phase_01\23005.1-s.dwg31.10.2023bygregmendonsa 1" = 20'City of Visalia

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Lisendra Heights Phase 01Planting Soils PlanL-34
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Curb, pavement, wall or other hardscape.Eighteen inch (18") deeplinear root barrier (See specifications).

Pavement.Tamp soil adjacent to root barriers to stabilizethem.Notes:1- Root barriers shall be installed permanufacturer's specifications andrecommendations.2- Root barriers shall be installed when rootball is located within 8' of curb, pavement,wall or other hardscape.

Finished grade2" below adjacentpavement.
1' - 6" 18" deep linear root barrier(See specifications).Curb, pavement, wall or other hardscape.SECTION VIEWTop of root barrier 1" above finished grade.8'-0" or less Existing soil.3" Max
LINEAR ROOT BARRIERS1P-OP-23005.1-08
18 - 24"18-24"2'± Before starting soil fracturingapply 2 - 3" of compost overexisting grade.Existing gradeafter rough grading.Pavement. Donot fracturesoil adjacentto pavement.

Notes:1- For planting areas narrower than 8' reduce the distance betweenpaving and soil fracturing from 2' to 1'.2- See planting soil specification for additional requirements.

Apply 3 - 4" of compost andrequired chemical adjustmentprior to final tilling.Proposed finishedgrade aftersettling.Finish gradeadjacent to pavingshall be 1 - 2"below pavementsurface.STEP ONE

STEP TWO
Fracture soil using abackhoe. Dig into thesoil and the compost.Lift the soil and dropin place to fracturecompaction. Repeatover entire plantingarea.

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STEP TWO
3 - 4" of compost andrequired chemicaladjustments.
24"4"+Existing soil.Finished grade after tillingand settling.

Notes:1- See planting soil specifications foradditional requirements.

Till compost intotop 6" of soil.
4"+ wide trench.

Existing soil.

Backfill trench withcompost.

SOIL MODIFICATION - TRENCHING3P-OP-23005.1-10

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A S P E N S T.1"1"1"1171" 12101"132.511"10111"1"112" 112"Bi BiBiBiF FFFExisting Mainline to be protected in place.Contractor to field verify routing and locationsof all valves and existing irrigation equipment.

W H I T E N D A L E A V E N U EExisting Valves to be abandoned / removed, typical.Remove valve at this location and maintain mainline in place.

88.061" 9141"1"112"1"FF112"Vine irrigation show behind wallfor clarity. All irrigation to beinstalled in planting areas onstreet side of wall.BiBi SYMBOLMANUFACTURER/MODEL/DESCRIPTIONQTYPSI Hunter PCBFlood Bubbler, 1/2in. FIPT.14115 SYMBOLMANUFACTURER/MODEL/DESCRIPTIONQTYArea to Receive Drip EmittersSalco Drip Emitter- Model # SLV-PST-CV-2Threaded pressure compensating drip emitter with 1/2" (1.27cm)FIPT inlet and Diffuser Cap Outlet in Mulch Camo Color. SpringCheck Valve Technology.See irrigation detail.25,636 s.f.Emitter Notes:2.0 GPH emitters (1 assigned to each 5 gal plant)2.0 GPH emitters (1 assigned to each 1 gal plant)Emitter Notes:2.0 GPH emitters (1 assigned to each 5 gal plant)2.0 GPH emitters (1 assigned to each 1 gal plant)SYMBOLMANUFACTURER/MODEL/DESCRIPTIONQTYExisting Valve to be abandoned 1"Contractor to remove valve and cap mainlie stubout in place.6 Hunter ICV-G 1"1in., 1-1/2in., 2in., and 3in. Plastic Electric Remote ControlValves, Globe Configuration, with NPT Threaded Inlet/Outlet, forCommercial/Municipal Use.13 LASCO Fittings TUBV 101 N Series1", 1-1/2", 2", and 3" Plastic Full Block True Union Ball Valve.Shut Off/Isolation Valve to Eliminate Water Hammer. Install samesize as mainline. See irrigation detail.2 Watts Surge ArrestorWatts 1" lead free water hammer arrestor model # LF15M2-FInstall per manufacturer`s specifications and recommendations.See irrigation detail.1 Zurn 375 XLB 1-1/4"Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly. Sizes 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2â€. Install per manufacturer`s specifications andrecommendations. See irrigation detail.1 Baseline BL-1000XTwo-wire controller in large 16 gauge powder-coated wall mountcabinet, base model 50 stations, expandable to 75 or 100stations. Install per manufacturer`s specifications andrecommendations. See irrigation detail.1 Baseline BL-5201Single station direct burial biCoder. Install per manufacturer`sspecifications and recommendations. See irrigation detail.13 Baseline BL-5315biSensor Soil Moisture Sensor. Install per manufacturer`sspecifications and recommendations. See irrigation detail.1 Baseline BL-CM-CCell module for BL-1000 and BL-3200 controllers in metal wallmount cabinet with one year data service included.1 Baseline BL-LA01Baseline two-wire surge arrestor. Install per manufacturer`sspecifications and recommendations. See irrigation detail.1 Baseline BL-BMW2-PLUSBaseManager, LiveView & Mobile Access Advanced. Contractorshall provide a five (5) year subscription prior to the end ofconstruction and beginning of the maintenance period.1 Baseline BL-BHM150-NO 1-1/2"Baseline 1-1/2" Metal Hydrometer with with Integrated Flow andMaster Valve Decoder, Normally Open, Male Threaded. Install permanufacturer`s specifications and recommendations. Seeirrigation detail.1 Rain Bird PRB-100 1"1in. Basket Filter with built-in Pressure Regulator 40 psi and 200mesh (75 micron) stainless steel screen.13 V.I.T. Products SBBC-30SSLow profile, tube and wire construction smooth touch surface,stainless steel backflow enclosure. 31.5"L, 28"H, 17.75"W(80.01cm L, 71.12cm H, 45.085cm W). See irrigation detail.1 Grounding Rod8` x 1/2" copper grounding rod. Install per controllermanufacturer`s specifications and recommendations. Seeirrigation detail.2 Water Meter 1-1/2"1 Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Shrubs) 1"See irrigation detail.3,776 l.f.Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Trees) 1"See irrigation detail.3,011 l.f.Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Trees) 1 1/2"See irrigation detail.101.2 l.f.Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Overhead)See irrigation detail.427.8 l.f.Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Overhead) 1"See irrigation detail.636.3 l.f.Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Overhead) 1 1/2"See irrigation detail.29.8 l.f.Irrigation Mainline: PVC Schedule 40 (Mainline) 1 1/2"See irrigation detial.1,619 l.f.

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IRRIGATION SCHEDULE POC 1
Notes:1- The system indicated on the drawing is diagrammatic. All equipment shown in paved areas is diagrammatic.All equipment shall be located in planting areas. Avoid any conflicts between the irrigation system, planting, orarchitectural features.2- All quantities and amounts shown on the plans are best estimates for the benefit of the Contractor. In fieldconditions may vary compared to what is shown on the plans. Therefore, it is the Contractor's responsibility toverify all lengths, square footages, and amounts prior to bidding the project.3- Contractor shall verify point of connection and minimum static pressure prior to commencing of work. Anydiscrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the Owner and Landscape Architect prior to starting work.4- All irrigation wire shall be installed in a minimum 1-1/2" Sch. 40 electrical conduit.5- Baseline Controllersa. Certificate of Installation (Certified Start Up) shall be required for the irrigation controller system. It isthe responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate the certification and inspections with EwingIrrigation.Contractor is responsible for any and all fees necessary to receive a Certificate of Installation. Copiesof the Certificate of Installation shall be provided to the Owner's Representative and the Owner.b. Contractor shall provide as a part of the project five (5) years of cell service to be purchased by theContractor prior to the beginning of the maintenance period.c. Contractor shall provide as a part of the project five (5) years of Base Manager Mobile Plus Access tobe purchased by the Contractor prior to the beginning of the maintenance period.d. The Contractor shall program the irrigation schedule to run off of the moisture sensors prior to theending of the maintenance period and receiving the Notice of Completion by the Owner. Each valve shall beassigned to the respective moisture sensor. For example, tree valves shall be assigned to the tree moisturesensor, shrub valves shall be assigned to the shrub moisture sensor, and turf valves shall be assigned to theturf moisture sensor. Irrigation scheduling for valves shall occur before the moisture level in the soil reacheswilting point at the lower limit and stop prior to the soil reaching field capacity.e. The Contractor shall be responsible for gpsing each remote control irrigation valve, ball valve,controller quick coupler valve, mainline sleeving under pavement, irrigation controller, backflow preventiondevice, booster pump and moisture sensors.f. The Contractor shall label each valve in Base Manager indicating the valve type, emitter type andlocation on the site. For instance a tree valve in parkway would be labeled as Tree Bubbler Valve in Parkway(Bubblers).g. The Contractor shall label each program in Base Manager indicating the specific program and zone.For instance the vine valves on drip emitters would be labeled as Vine Drip Program.h. The Contractor shall label each moisture sensor in Base Manager indicating the valve it is connectedto and what that valve is responsible for watering. For instance, the moisture sensor that is connected to theturf valve in the middle of a park would be labeled Turf Moisture Sensor (Valve 33).6- Irrigation plans were designed in accordance with CA AB 1881; the Model Water Efficient LandscapeOrdinance. It is the responsibility of the Irrigation Contractor to adhere to that ordinance. Any portion of theirrigation systems installation that comes into conflict with the state ordinance shall be immediately brought tothe attention of the Owner and Landscape Architect. In the event that notification does not occur, the IrrigationContractor assumes any and all responsibility for changes to the work which must be done in order to meetcompliance.

NUMBERMODELSIZETYPEGPMWIREPSIPSI @ POCPRECIP1Hunter ICV-G1"Bubbler20149.119.733.23.4 in/h 2Hunter ICV-G1"Bubbler20156.320.233.83.4 in/h 3Hunter ICV-G1"Area for Drip Emitters6.16310.413.225.60.17 in/h4Hunter ICV-G1"Bubbler24362.421.639.53.4 in/h 5Hunter ICV-G1"Bubbler524.512.1Unknown6Hunter ICV-G1"Area for Drip Emitters5.86695.812.825.70.25 in/h7Hunter ICV-G1"Bubbler18712.318.837.93.4 in/h 8Hunter ICV-G1"Area for Drip Emitters8.06504.613.10.26 in/h9Hunter ICV-G1"Bubbler14519.418.634.33.4 in/h 10Hunter ICV-G1"Bubbler11757.418.333.63.4 in/h 11Hunter ICV-G1"Bubbler7938.518.232.03.4 in/h 12Hunter ICV-G1"Bubbler10951.318.734.13.4 in/h 13Hunter ICV-G1"Area for Drip Emitters2.51962.912.224.60.22 in/hUnknownExisting Valve to be abandoned1"UnknownUnknownExisting Valve to be abandoned1"UnknownUnknownExisting Valve to be abandoned1"UnknownUnknownExisting Valve to be abandoned1"UnknownUnknownExisting Valve to be abandoned1"UnknownUnknownExisting Valve to be abandoned1"UnknownCommon Wire1,619

VALVE SCHEDULE
NUMBERMODELTYPEPRECIPIN./WEEKMIN./WEEKGAL./WEEKGAL./DAY1Hunter ICV-GBubbler3.4 in/h0.5918090 2Hunter ICV-GBubbler3.4 in/h0.5918090 3Hunter ICV-GArea for Drip Emitters0.17 in/h0.2588542181 4Hunter ICV-GBubbler3.4 in/h0.59216108 5Hunter ICV-GBubblerUnknown0.5 6Hunter ICV-GArea for Drip Emitters0.25 in/h0.2562363121 7Hunter ICV-GBubbler3.4 in/h0.5916281 8Hunter ICV-GArea for Drip Emitters0.26 in/h0.2558467156 9Hunter ICV-GBubbler3.4 in/h0.5912663 10Hunter ICV-GBubbler3.4 in/h0.599949.5 11Hunter ICV-GBubbler3.4 in/h0.596331.5 12Hunter ICV-GBubbler3.4 in/h0.599045 13Hunter ICV-GArea for Drip Emitters0.22 in/h0.256917357.6 UnknownExisting Valve to be abandonedUnknownUnknownExisting Valve to be abandonedUnknownUnknownExisting Valve to be abandonedUnknownUnknownExisting Valve to be abandonedUnknownUnknownExisting Valve to be abandonedUnknownUnknownExisting Valve to be abandonedUnknownTOTALS:3492,6621,073

WATERING SCHEDULE
Generated:2023-09-11 11:22P.O.C. NUMBER: 01Water Source Information:FLOW AVAILABLEWater Meter Size:1-1/2"Flow Available75 GPMPRESSURE AVAILABLEStatic Pressure at POC:45 PSIElevation Change:5.00 ftService Line Size:3"Length of Service Line:20 ftPressure Available:43 PSIDESIGN ANALYSISMaximum Station Flow:24 GPMFlow Available at POC:75 GPMResidual Flow Available:51 GPMCritical Station:4 Design Pressure:15 PSI Friction Loss:1.08 PSI Fittings Loss:0.11 PSI Elevation Loss:0 PSI Loss through Valve:5.4 PSIPressure Req. at Critical Station:21.6 PSILoss for Fittings:0.43 PSILoss for Main Line:4.29 PSILoss for POC to Valve Elevation:0 PSILoss for Backflow:12 PSILoss for Water Meter:1.2 PSICritical Station Pressure at POC:39.5 PSIPressure Available:43 PSIResidual Pressure Available:3.5 PSI CRITICAL ANALYSIS252015105000:0000:1500:3000:4501:0001:1501:3001:4502:0002:1502:3002:4503:0003:1503:3003:4504:0004:1504:3004:4505:0005:1505:3005:4506:0006:1506:3006:4507:0007:15Program: (1)Total Time: 07:00Total Water Use: 3,795 gallonsMax Allowed GPM: 24RUNTIME SUMMARYTime L&L Landscape UpdatesSheet of Date: Scale: Project:Urban Tree Foundation1512 W. Mineral KingAve. Visalia, Ca 93291559-713-0631www.urbantree.orgDrawing DescriptionDate xx.xx.xx1st City Submittal
23005.110.31.20230feet401" = 20'20608022
U:\23\23005 - lisendra heights\Land\CD's\CD_01\Phase_01\23005.1-i.dwg31.10.2023bygregmendonsa 1" = 20'City of Visalia

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Vine irrigation show behind wallfor clarity. All irrigation to beinstalled in planting areas onstreet side of wall.Controller 01- Baseline BL-1000x metal wall mounted decodercontroller. Contractor shall verify controllerlocation and general power prior to beginning ofwork. General contractor shall provide 120 voltpower to this point Note to Contractor- Contractor to locate point of connection prior tocommencement of work. A PSI of 45 has beengiven but the contractor needs to verify the givenpressure before the beginning of construction.

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Vine irrigation show behind wallfor clarity. All irrigation to beinstalled in planting areas onstreet side of wall.

Existing Mainline to be protected in place.Contractor to field verify routing and locationsof all valves and existing irrigation equipment.

Existing Valves to beabandoned / removed, typical.Remove valve at this locationand maintain mainline in place.and maintain mainline in place.

A K E R S S T R E E TVine irrigation show behind wallfor clarity. All irrigation to beinstalled in planting areas onstreet side of wall.Existing Valves to beabandoned / removed, typical.Remove valve at this locationand maintain mainline in place.

SYMBOLMANUFACTURER/MODEL/DESCRIPTIONQTYPSI Hunter PCBFlood Bubbler, 1/2in. FIPT.14115 SYMBOLMANUFACTURER/MODEL/DESCRIPTIONQTYArea to Receive Drip EmittersSalco Drip Emitter- Model # SLV-PST-CV-2Threaded pressure compensating drip emitter with 1/2" (1.27cm)FIPT inlet and Diffuser Cap Outlet in Mulch Camo Color. SpringCheck Valve Technology.See irrigation detail.25,636 s.f.Emitter Notes:2.0 GPH emitters (1 assigned to each 5 gal plant)2.0 GPH emitters (1 assigned to each 1 gal plant)Emitter Notes:2.0 GPH emitters (1 assigned to each 5 gal plant)2.0 GPH emitters (1 assigned to each 1 gal plant)SYMBOLMANUFACTURER/MODEL/DESCRIPTIONQTYExisting Valve to be abandoned 1"Contractor to remove valve and cap mainlie stubout in place.6 Hunter ICV-G 1"1in., 1-1/2in., 2in., and 3in. Plastic Electric Remote ControlValves, Globe Configuration, with NPT Threaded Inlet/Outlet, forCommercial/Municipal Use.13 LASCO Fittings TUBV 101 N Series1", 1-1/2", 2", and 3" Plastic Full Block True Union Ball Valve.Shut Off/Isolation Valve to Eliminate Water Hammer. Install samesize as mainline. See irrigation detail.2 Watts Surge ArrestorWatts 1" lead free water hammer arrestor model # LF15M2-FInstall per manufacturer`s specifications and recommendations.See irrigation detail.1 Zurn 375 XLB 1-1/4"Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly. Sizes 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2â€. Install per manufacturer`s specifications andrecommendations. See irrigation detail.1 Baseline BL-1000XTwo-wire controller in large 16 gauge powder-coated wall mountcabinet, base model 50 stations, expandable to 75 or 100stations. Install per manufacturer`s specifications andrecommendations. See irrigation detail.1 Baseline BL-5201Single station direct burial biCoder. Install per manufacturer`sspecifications and recommendations. See irrigation detail.13 Baseline BL-5315biSensor Soil Moisture Sensor. Install per manufacturer`sspecifications and recommendations. See irrigation detail.1 Baseline BL-CM-CCell module for BL-1000 and BL-3200 controllers in metal wallmount cabinet with one year data service included.1 Baseline BL-LA01Baseline two-wire surge arrestor. Install per manufacturer`sspecifications and recommendations. See irrigation detail.1 Baseline BL-BMW2-PLUSBaseManager, LiveView & Mobile Access Advanced. Contractorshall provide a five (5) year subscription prior to the end ofconstruction and beginning of the maintenance period.1 Baseline BL-BHM150-NO 1-1/2"Baseline 1-1/2" Metal Hydrometer with with Integrated Flow andMaster Valve Decoder, Normally Open, Male Threaded. Install permanufacturer`s specifications and recommendations. Seeirrigation detail.1 Rain Bird PRB-100 1"1in. Basket Filter with built-in Pressure Regulator 40 psi and 200mesh (75 micron) stainless steel screen.13 V.I.T. Products SBBC-30SSLow profile, tube and wire construction smooth touch surface,stainless steel backflow enclosure. 31.5"L, 28"H, 17.75"W(80.01cm L, 71.12cm H, 45.085cm W). See irrigation detail.1 Grounding Rod8` x 1/2" copper grounding rod. Install per controllermanufacturer`s specifications and recommendations. Seeirrigation detail.2 Water Meter 1-1/2"1 Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Shrubs) 1"See irrigation detail.3,776 l.f.Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Trees) 1"See irrigation detail.3,011 l.f.Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Trees) 1 1/2"See irrigation detail.101.2 l.f.Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Overhead)See irrigation detail.427.8 l.f.Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Overhead) 1"See irrigation detail.636.3 l.f.Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Overhead) 1 1/2"See irrigation detail.29.8 l.f.Irrigation Mainline: PVC Schedule 40 (Mainline) 1 1/2"See irrigation detial.1,619 l.f.

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L&L Landscape UpdatesSheet of Date: Scale: Project:Urban Tree Foundation1512 W. Mineral KingAve. Visalia, Ca 93291559-713-0631www.urbantree.orgDrawing DescriptionDate xx.xx.xx1st City Submittal
23005.110.31.20230feet401" = 20'20608022
U:\23\23005 - lisendra heights\Land\CD's\CD_01\Phase_01\23005.1-i.dwg31.10.2023bygregmendonsa 1" = 20'City of Visalia

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Vine irrigation show behind wallfor clarity. All irrigation to beinstalled in planting areas onstreet side of wall.

Controller 02- Baseline BL-1000x metal wall mounted decodercontroller. Contractor shall verify controllerlocation and general power prior to beginning ofwork. General contractor shall provide 120 voltpower to this pointNote to Contractor- Contractor to locate point of connection prior tocommencement of work. A PSI of 45 has beengiven but the contractor needs to verify the givenpressure before the beginning of construction.Bi BiBi
Existing Mainline to be protected in place.Contractor to field verify routing and locationsof all valves and existing irrigation equipment.Existing Valves to beabandoned / removed, typical.Remove valve at this locationand maintain mainline in place.

Existing Valves to beabandoned / removed, typical.Remove valve at this locationand maintain mainline in place.

SYMBOLMANUFACTURER/MODEL/DESCRIPTIONQTYPSI Hunter PCBFlood Bubbler, 1/2in. FIPT.3015 SYMBOLMANUFACTURER/MODEL/DESCRIPTIONQTYArea to Receive Drip EmittersSalco Drip Emitter- Model # SLV-PST-CV-2Threaded pressure compensating drip emitter with 1/2" (1.27cm)FIPT inlet and Diffuser Cap Outlet in Mulch Camo Color. SpringCheck Valve Technology.See irrigation detail.5,444 s.f.Emitter Notes:2.0 GPH emitters (1 assigned to each 5 gal plant)2.0 GPH emitters (1 assigned to each 1 gal plant)Emitter Notes:2.0 GPH emitters (1 assigned to each 5 gal plant)2.0 GPH emitters (1 assigned to each 1 gal plant)SYMBOLMANUFACTURER/MODEL/DESCRIPTIONQTYExisting Valve to be abandoned 1"Contractor to remove valve and cap mainlie stubout in place.2 Hunter ICV-G 1"1in., 1-1/2in., 2in., and 3in. Plastic Electric Remote ControlValves, Globe Configuration, with NPT Threaded Inlet/Outlet, forCommercial/Municipal Use.3 Watts Surge ArrestorWatts 1" lead free water hammer arrestor model # LF15M2-FInstall per manufacturer`s specifications and recommendations.See irrigation detail.1 Zurn 375 XLB 1-1/4"Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly. Sizes 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2â€. Install per manufacturer`s specifications andrecommendations. See irrigation detail.1 Baseline BL-1000XTwo-wire controller in large 16 gauge powder-coated wall mountcabinet, base model 50 stations, expandable to 75 or 100stations. Install per manufacturer`s specifications andrecommendations. See irrigation detail.1 Baseline BL-5201Single station direct burial biCoder. Install per manufacturer`sspecifications and recommendations. See irrigation detail.3 Baseline BL-CM-CCell module for BL-1000 and BL-3200 controllers in metal wallmount cabinet with one year data service included.1 Baseline BL-LA01Baseline two-wire surge arrestor. Install per manufacturer`sspecifications and recommendations. See irrigation detail.1 Baseline BL-BMW2-PLUSBaseManager, LiveView & Mobile Access Advanced. Contractorshall provide a five (5) year subscription prior to the end ofconstruction and beginning of the maintenance period.1 Baseline BL-BHM150-NO 1-1/2"Baseline 1-1/2" Metal Hydrometer with with Integrated Flow andMaster Valve Decoder, Normally Open, Male Threaded. Install permanufacturer`s specifications and recommendations. Seeirrigation detail.1 Rain Bird PRB-100 1"1in. Basket Filter with built-in Pressure Regulator 40 psi and 200mesh (75 micron) stainless steel screen.3 Grounding Rod8` x 1/2" copper grounding rod. Install per controllermanufacturer`s specifications and recommendations. Seeirrigation detail.2 Water Meter 1-1/2"1 Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Shrubs) 1"See irrigation detail.734.5 l.f.Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Trees) 1"See irrigation detail.635.7 l.f.Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Trees) 1 1/2"See irrigation detail.7.3 l.f.Irrigation Lateral Line: PVC Class 200 SDR 21 (Overhead) 1"See irrigation detail.306.5 l.f.Irrigation Mainline: PVC Schedule 40 (Mainline) 1 1/2"See irrigation detial.250.1 l.f.

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NUMBERMODELTYPEPRECIPIN./WEEKMIN./WEEKGAL./WEEKGAL./DAY1BHunter ICV-GBubbler3.4 in/h0.5916281 2BHunter ICV-GBubbler3.4 in/h0.5910854 3BHunter ICV-GArea for Drip Emitters0.19 in/h0.2578332111 UnknownExisting Valve to be abandonedUnknownUnknownExisting Valve to be abandonedUnknownTOTALS:96602.5245.8 WATERING SCHEDULE NUMBERMODELSIZETYPEGPMWIREPSIPSI @ POCPRECIP1BHunter ICV-G1"Bubbler1898.019.032.53.4 in/h 2BHunter ICV-G1"Bubbler1270.019.131.63.4 in/h 3BHunter ICV-G1"Area for Drip Emitters4.26106.112.524.70.19 in/hUnknownExisting Valve to be abandoned1"UnknownUnknownExisting Valve to be abandoned1"UnknownCommon Wire250.1VALVE SCHEDULE Notes:1- The system indicated on the drawing is diagrammatic. All equipment shown in paved areas is diagrammatic.All equipment shall be located in planting areas. Avoid any conflicts between the irrigation system, planting, orarchitectural features.2- All quantities and amounts shown on the plans are best estimates for the benefit of the Contractor. In fieldconditions may vary compared to what is shown on the plans. Therefore, it is the Contractor's responsibility toverify all lengths, square footages, and amounts prior to bidding the project.3- Contractor shall verify point of connection and minimum static pressure prior to commencing of work. Anydiscrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the Owner and Landscape Architect prior to starting work.4- All irrigation wire shall be installed in a minimum 1-1/2" Sch. 40 electrical conduit.5- Baseline Controllersa. Certificate of Installation (Certified Start Up) shall be required for the irrigation controller system. It isthe responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate the certification and inspections with EwingIrrigation.Contractor is responsible for any and all fees necessary to receive a Certificate of Installation. Copiesof the Certificate of Installation shall be provided to the Owner's Representative and the Owner.b. Contractor shall provide as a part of the project five (5) years of cell service to be purchased by theContractor prior to the beginning of the maintenance period.c. Contractor shall provide as a part of the project five (5) years of Base Manager Mobile Plus Access tobe purchased by the Contractor prior to the beginning of the maintenance period.d. The Contractor shall program the irrigation schedule to run off of the moisture sensors prior to theending of the maintenance period and receiving the Notice of Completion by the Owner. Each valve shall beassigned to the respective moisture sensor. For example, tree valves shall be assigned to the tree moisturesensor, shrub valves shall be assigned to the shrub moisture sensor, and turf valves shall be assigned to theturf moisture sensor. Irrigation scheduling for valves shall occur before the moisture level in the soil reacheswilting point at the lower limit and stop prior to the soil reaching field capacity.e. The Contractor shall be responsible for gpsing each remote control irrigation valve, ball valve,controller quick coupler valve, mainline sleeving under pavement, irrigation controller, backflow preventiondevice, booster pump and moisture sensors.f. The Contractor shall label each valve in Base Manager indicating the valve type, emitter type andlocation on the site. For instance a tree valve in parkway would be labeled as Tree Bubbler Valve in Parkway(Bubblers).g. The Contractor shall label each program in Base Manager indicating the specific program and zone.For instance the vine valves on drip emitters would be labeled as Vine Drip Program.h. The Contractor shall label each moisture sensor in Base Manager indicating the valve it is connectedto and what that valve is responsible for watering. For instance, the moisture sensor that is connected to theturf valve in the middle of a park would be labeled Turf Moisture Sensor (Valve 33).6- Irrigation plans were designed in accordance with CA AB 1881; the Model Water Efficient LandscapeOrdinance. It is the responsibility of the Irrigation Contractor to adhere to that ordinance. Any portion of theirrigation systems installation that comes into conflict with the state ordinance shall be immediately brought tothe attention of the Owner and Landscape Architect. In the event that notification does not occur, the IrrigationContractor assumes any and all responsibility for changes to the work which must be done in order to meetcompliance.

Generated:2023-09-11 11:22P.O.C. NUMBER: 02Water Source Information:FLOW AVAILABLEWater Meter Size:1-1/2"Flow Available75 GPMPRESSURE AVAILABLEStatic Pressure at POC:45 PSIElevation Change:5.00 ftService Line Size:3"Length of Service Line:20 ftPressure Available:43 PSIDESIGN ANALYSISMaximum Station Flow:18 GPMFlow Available at POC:75 GPMResidual Flow Available:57 GPMCritical Station:1B Design Pressure:15 PSI Friction Loss:0.93 PSI Fittings Loss:0.09 PSI Elevation Loss:0 PSI Loss through Valve:3 PSIPressure Req. at Critical Station:19.0 PSILoss for Fittings:0.08 PSILoss for Main Line:0.78 PSILoss for POC to Valve Elevation:0 PSILoss for Backflow:12 PSILoss for Water Meter:0.66 PSICritical Station Pressure at POC:32.5 PSIPressure Available:43 PSIResidual Pressure Available:10.5 PSI

CRITICAL ANALYSIS
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1. Existing utilities- information on the drawings relating to existing utility lines and services from the best sources available. All such information is furnished only for information and is not guaranteed.The Contractor shall excavate test pits as required to determine the exact location of existing utilities.Call utility locating service for precise utility locations before beginning of any work. Under Ground Services Alert (800) 227 - 2600.2. Utility Requirements- The Contractor shall notify the following agencies at least 48 hours in advance of excavating around any of their structures. The utility companies listed below shall becontacted.- Gas Company- Telephone Company- Electrical Power Company- Cable Television Company- Water Supply CompanyThe California Public Utilities Commission mandates that in, in the interest of public safety, main line gas valves be maintained in a manner to be readily accessible and in good operating condition.The Contractor shall notify the gas company's headquarters planning office 48 hours prior to the start of construction.3. Contractor shall be responsible for making himself familiar with all underground utilities, pipes, and structures. Contractor shall take sole responsibility for any cost incurred due to damage of saidutilities.4. Irrigation piping and related equipment are drawn diagrammatically. Scaled dimensions are approximate only. Before proceeding with work, carefully check and verify dimensions and immediatelynotify the Owner's Representative of discrepancies between the drawings or specifications and the actual conditions. Although sites and locations of plants and or irrigation equipment are drawn toscale wherever possible, it is not within the scope of the drawings to show all necessary offsets, obstructions, or site conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible to install the work in such a mannerthat it will be in conformance to site conditions, complete, and in good working order.5. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits related to this section of the work unless previously excluded under provision of the contract or general conditions. The Contractor shall complywith all laws and ordinances bearing on the operation of conduct of the work as drawn and specified. If the contractor observes that a conflict exist between permit requirements and the work outlinedin the contract documents, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner's Representative in writing including a description of any necessary changes and changes to the contract price resulting fromchanges in the work.6. Wherever references are made to standards or coded in accordance with which works is to be performed or tested, the edition or revision of the standards and codes current on the effective date ofthis contract shall apply, unless expressly set forth.7. In case of conflict among any referenced standards or codes or between any referenced standards and codes and the specifications, the more restrictive standard shall apply or Owner'sRepresentative shall determine which shall govern.8. Comply with the requirements for the California code of Regulation title 23 waters, division 2 department of water resources chapter 2.7 model water efficient landscape ordinance, 492.3 waterefficient landscape worksheet, 492.7 irrigation design plan and irrigation scheduling.a. Where the requirements of specification section Irrigation are more stringent than the California code, the more stringent requirements shall prevail.9. The Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent property, and the public, and shall be responsible for any damages or injury due to the Contractor's actions.10. The Contractor shall be responsible for any coordination with subcontractors as requiring to accomplish the irrigation installation operations.11. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be aware of all surface and sub - surface conditions, and to notify the Owner's Representative, in writing, of any circumstances that would negativelyimpact the installation of the work. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.12. Before final acceptance of work, the Contractor shall provide a record set of drawing showing the irrigation system works as built. The drawings shall be transmitted to the Owner's Representativein paper format and as a pdf file of each document on compact disk or flash drive. The drawing shall include all of the information on the original document and revised to reflect all changes in the work.See specification section Irrigation for further information.13. Contractor shall prepare and deliver to the Owner's Representative within ten calendar days prior to completion of construction, two 3 - ring binders, of Operation & Maintenance manuals. Seespecification section Irrigation for further information.14. Existing trees shall be protected and cared for as required in the details and specifications.15. The Owner's Representative shall be informed of the progress of the work so the work may be observed at the following key times in the construction process. The Owner's Representative shall beafforded sufficient time to schedule visit to the site. Failure of the Owner's Representative to make field observations shall not relive the Contractor from meeting all the requirements in the plans,details and specifications.a. Pre - Construction meeting.b. Trenching and sleeving review.c. Pressure mainline test.d. Adjustment and coverage test.e. Pre - maintenance observation.f. Final site observation and acceptance.16. If the work fails to pass inspection, any subsequent inspections must be rescheduled as required in the specifications. The cost to the Owner for additional inspections will be charged to theContractor at the prevailing hourly rate of the inspector.17. Contractor shall include in the bid continued maintenance (warranty) period of xxxxx after completion of construction and acceptance of the project by the Owner's Representative.18. Pipe sizes shall conform to those shown on the plans with no smaller substitutions. Larger size pipe substitutions may be approved.19. After completion and prior to the installation of any terminal fittings, the entire pipeline system shall be thoroughly flushed to remove dirt, debris, and other material.20. The irrigation design is based on a minimum operating pressure of xx PSI and a maximum demand of xx GPM on valve # xx for the point of connection on xxxxx. and xxxxx. The Contractor shallverify water pressure prior to installation. Any difference between the pressure indicated on the plans and that at the actual point of connection shall be brought to the attention of the Owner'sRepresentative immediately.21. A 120 volt electrical power outlet at the irrigation controller location shall be provided by the Contractor. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to make the final hook up from the electricaloutlet to the irrigation controller.22. Irrigation between the hours of 10:00 pm and 6:00 am only. Watering outside this time frame must be done manually with qualified supervisory personnel on-site. No system shall be left unattendedduring use outside the normal schedule.23.The irrigation plans have designed in accordance with the state model water efficient landscape ordinance (MWELO). It is the Contractors responsibility to adhere to the requirements andregulations of that ordinance during the installation of the landscape design plan. During the installation of the irrigation design plans, any portion which comes into conflict with MWELO shall bebrought to the attention of the Owner/Owner's Representative. In the event that notification does not take place, the Contractor assumes responsibility for all necessary changes and work in order tomeet compliance.

GENERAL IRRIGATION NOTESBackflowprevention device.(See theirrigation plans for make and model).Install the device per the local waterpurveyor's standards and specifications. 4"Galvanized union.Brass ball valve.Threaded galvanizednipple.Galvanized ninetydegree (90°) elbow.Wrap 20 mil tapetwice around allgalvanized pipe underfinished grade andthrough the concrete. 12" min.or per localcodes.Galvanized nipple.4" thick concrete pad, 1" above finishedgrade. See backflow cage detail.

Concrete thrustblocks required onbackflow devices 2.5"and larger.Galvanized coupling.Galvanized nipple.Note:1- All assembly parts (threaded nipples, fittings, etc.) shall be galvanized or brass per local codes and requirements.2- Galvanized nipple shall extend 12" past the edge of the concrete footing.3- Sch. 80 PVC male adapter shall be used in connection from galvanize to the mainline.4- Backflow prevention device shall be located as close as possible to the landscape meter.5- Backflow prevention device shall be located in planting area unless approved by Owner's Representative.6- See detail for backflow cage installation.7- All backflow prevention devices shall have freeze blanket included upon installation.8- All galvanized connections shall to be made using pipe thread sealant. All Sch. 80 PVC to galvanized connections to be made using teflon tape.

Sch. 80 PVC maleadapter.Flow
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE1P-OP-23005.1-11
FLOW
Notes:1- Install backflow cage per manufacturer's specifications and recommendations.2- See backflow prevention device detail for reference.2- Lock box shall be located above concrete footing3- Contractor shall provide a lock as approved by the Owner's Representative.

Backflow prevention device. (See irrigationlegend for make and model).Backflow cage. (See irrigation legend formake and model).Lock box.Finished grade.4" thick concretefooting 1" abovefinished grade.3" typ.6" typ.Backflow cage.4" thickconcrete footing.Backflow cage.Concrete footing.PLAN VIEWEND VIEW

SECTION VIEW
BACKFLOW CAGE2P-OP-23005.1-30
SURGE ARRESTORNotes:1- Locate valve boxes in planting areas.2- Wrap valve box with a minimum of 3 mil thick plastic and secure it using duct tape or electrical tape.3- All threaded connection to be made using teflon tape or pipe dope.

Rectangular valve boxwith locking lid.Rectangular valve boxwith locking lid.Surge arrestor (Seeirrigation legend for makeand model). 1" Sch. 80 PVC ball valveTxT.Sch. 40 PVC Tee SSS.Mainline.

Finished grade.

Four (4) 4" x 8"bricks.38" welded wiremesh.
3P-OP-23005.1-20
Rectangularvalve box with locking lid.Controller wires with twelve inch (12")minimum expansion coils.Sch. 80 PVC male adapter.Hydrometer. (See irrigation legend formake and model).Sch. 80 PVC threaded coupling.Sch. 80 PVC threadedunion.Sch. 40 PVC 45°elbows.Irrigation mainline.(See irrigation plansfor make andsize).

Finished grade.

Four (4) 4" x 8" bricks.38" welded wire mesh.Notes:1- Hydrometer shall be Reed Switch (RS) Register or Photo Diode High Frequency (PDH) Register.Check with controller manufacturer and install per their specifications and recommendations.2- Hydrometer shall be installed per manufacture's specifications and recommendations.3- Hydrometer wire shall be per the irrigation controller manufacturer's specifications.4- All wire runs shall be continuous without any splices. Wire connections shall be made using DBR-Y/6 or approved equal.5- Valve box shall be wrapped with a minimum 3 mil. thick plastic and secure it to the valve box using duct tape or electrical tape.6- Valve box shall be located in planting area. 4"-8"Flow
HYDROMETERThree inch (3") thick layer of peagravel.4P-OP-23005.1-21 NOTES:1- See irrigation legend for mainline and lateral line pipe size and type.2- Direct burial control wires shall be installed in Sch. 40 PVC electrical conduit if required.3- 2-wire irrigation wire shall be installed in Sch. 40 PVC electrical conduit.4- Detectable locator tape shall be located six inches (6") above the entire mainline run.Direct burial low voltagecontrol wires.

Pavement.24" min.1'-0"In planting area
1'-6" in planting area3'-0" underneath pavementNon-pressurized line (lateral line).Detectable locator tape.Pressurized line (mainline). 6"
Finished grade.

IRRIGATION TRENCHING5P-OP-23005.1-14Pavement.Base rock. 3'-0"
Notes:1- See irrigation legend for mainline size and type.2- All sleeves shall be Sch. 40 PVC pipe.3- All sleeves shall extend 12" beyond the edge of pavement.4- End of sleeves shall be located with a wooden stake or PVC pipe. Locators shall run continuously from the end of the sleeve to finished grade.

Clean backfill, 95% relative compactionunder paving or per civil engineer's plans.Control wires, sleeve under paving. Installadjacent to pressurized mainline. Bundleshall be no more than 50% of pipe diameter.Mainline, sleeve under paving to be twotimes the diameter of the pressurizedmainline pipe.Non-pressurized line, sleeve under paving tobe two times the diameter of the lateral line.

PIPE AT PAVEMENT6P-OP-23005.1-15
FLOWNotes:1- Hydrometer shall be of make and model as recommended by the controller manufacturer.2- Hydrometer wire shall be per manufacturer's specifications.3- All wire runs shall be continuous without any splices.4- All wire shall be placed in 1-1/2" Sch. 40 electrical conduit.5- See hydrometer detail for further information.6- Flow run pipe shall be reduced down one (1) pipe size as indicated.Example3" mainline = 2-1/2" flow run2-1/2" mainline = 2" flow run2" mainline = 1-1/2" flow run 5 x diameter of pipe.5 x diameter of pipe.Mainline pipe fromfrom backflowprevention device.Mainline pipe toirrigation system.Sch. 40 PVCcoupling.Sch. 40 PVCreducer.

Flow run. Pipe sizeshall be one sizeless than themainline.Hydrometer. Seeirrigation plans formake, model, andsize.

HYDROMETER LAYOUTP-OP-23005.1-297
L&L Landscape UpdatesSheet of Date: Scale: Project:Urban Tree Foundation1512 W. Mineral KingAve. Visalia, Ca 93291559-713-0631www.urbantree.orgDrawing DescriptionDate xx.xx.xx1st City Submittal
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Bearing surface.Existing or modified soil. (See specifications forsoil modification).

THRUST BLOCKS1P-OP-23005.1-16
Notes:1- All grounding requirements for controllers shall conform to local electric codes.2- Grounding rod shall not be located in the same trench as the irrigation mainlines or lateral lines.3- Valve box shall be wrapped with a minimum 3 mil thick plastic and secured to the valve box using duct tape or electrical tape.4- Install grounding rod per the controller manufacturer's specifications and recommendations. 4 -8"
8' - 0" to 12'- 0"
Pavement.Finished grade.58" x 8' - 0" coppergrounding rod.Grounding rod clamp.# 6 AWG bare copperwire.8'-0" 1" PVCelectricalconduit andsweep forearth ground.
24" min. wire depth.Three (3) 4" x 8"bricks.

GROUNDING ROD2P-OP-23005.1-1924" min.

Note:1- Valve boxes shall be located in planting areas.2- Splices shall only be made at electrical pull boxes.3- Low voltage wires under roadways must be in continuous conduit with 90° Sch. 40 PVC sweeps terminating in pull boxes.4- All wire connections shall be made using DBR/Y-6 connectors or approved equal.5- Valve box shall be wrapped with minimum 3 mil. thick plastic and secure it using duct tape or electrical tape.

Pavement.Rectangular valvebox with locking lid.Water proof wire connectors.Controller wires with 24" min. expansioncurls.Finished grade.38" welded wire mesh.Four (4) 4" x 8" bricks.Direct burial (low voltage)irrigation controller wires.

SPLICE BOX3P-OP-23005.1-24
Threaded ball valve. (Seeirrigation legend for make and model).Sch. 80 PVC male adapter.Finished grade.

Notes:1- Locate valve boxes in planting areas.2- Wrap valve box with a minimum of 3 mil thick plastic and secure it using duct tape or electrical tape.3- All threaded connection to be made using teflon tape.4- All changes in elevation shall be made using Sch. 40 PVC 45° elbows. 6" min12" max.Sch. 40 PVC 45° elbow.Four (4) 4" x 8" bricks.

Pavement.

Sch. 80 PVC union SxS.Sch. 80 PVC nipple TxS.Mainline.38" welded wire mesh.

Rectangular valve box withlocking lid.

BALL VALVE 3" OR SMALLER
Three inch (3") layerof pea gravel.
4P-OP-23005.1-23
Notes:1- Common and controller wire to be bundled using electrical tape at 10'-0" on center.2- Grounding rods shall be located between 8"- 0" to 12'- 0" away from the controller. Grounding rods shall be 38" in diameter x 8' in length. Connect the groundingrod to the controller using 6 gauge bare copper wire or per the manufacturer's specifications.See grounding rod detail.3- ET Station shall be installed no further than 90' away from the controller and a minimum of 15' off of the ground, out from under any overhead obstructions suchas, but not limited to, building overhangs, trees, or utilities.

Wall, fence, or building.Wall mounted controller. Install permanufacturer's specifications andrecommendations. (See irrigation legendfor controller make and model number).34" knockout for earth ground wire.2" PVC electrical conduit for irrigationvalves, master valve, and flow sensor wires.Optional 3" knockout if more wires are needed.Secure conduit to wall using stainless steelclamp.1" PVC electrical conduit for electrical power perlocal and national electrical codes.1" PVC electrical conduit for ET sensor.(optional).SIDE VIEWSECTION VIEWFinished grade.18" Min.5'-0" WALL MOUNTED CONTROLLER5P-OP-23005.1-13
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PLAN VIEWPavement,wall, orbuilding.

Notes:1- Valve box # 1 thru # 4 shall have stainless steel lockinghardware.2- Valve boxes shall be labeled by hot iron branding or aluminumasphaltic base water proof paint.3- Locate valve assemblies in planting area.4- Valve locations shall be approved by the Owner's Representativeprior to installation.5- Valve boxes shall be centered above valve assemblies tofacilitate access and maintenance.6- Valve boxes shall be flush with finished grade.7- Valve boxes shall be set parallel to each other and perpendicularto the edge of pavement.8- See other irrigation details for further information.

Standardrectangularvalve box(18" x 12" x 24")Circularvalve box(10" D)Circularvalve box(6" D) PWASA# 3GreenSurge ArrestorVALVE BOX LAYOUT6P-OP-23005.1-17 2-WIRE IRRIGATION CONNECTIONS1 234
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See detail for irrigation valve. See irrigation plans for piping.1Waterproof connections to valve. 3M DBR-Y/6 grease packs orapproved equal.2Waterproof connection for common wire to valve. 3M DBR-Y/6grease packs or approved equal.3Two-wire irrigation wire. (See specifications for furtherinformation.)4Irrigation mainline. See irrigation plans for further information.5Two-wire red wire to red biCoder wire with a waterproofconnector. 3M DBR-Y/6 grease packs or approved equal.6Black two-wire irrigation wire to waterproof connector. 3MDBR-Y/6 grease packs or approved equal.7Two-wire irrigation decoder. See irrigation plans for make and model.Attach to the valve box using a stainless steel self tapping screw.81-1/2" Sch. 40 electrical conduit.9 PLAN VIEW

SECTION VIEWSECTION VIEW
Note1- Contractor shall provide five (5') additional feet of 2-wire at eachvalve location and coil it underneath the irrigation valve and secure itwith black zip ties. 7P-OP-23005.1-27
Note:1- Common wire and controller wire shall be direct burial 14 AWG or larger controller manufacturer approved 2-wire irrigation wire .2- All wire runs shall be continuous without any splices unless approved by the Owner's Representative. See splice box detail. Wire connections shall be madeusing DBR/Y-6 connectors or approved equal.3- Contractor shall coil and additional five feet (5') of 2-wire irrigation wire at each valve for future use and secure it below the valve using black zip ties.4-Valve box shall be wrapped with min. 3 mil thick plastic and secured using duct tape or electrical tape.5- All Sch. 80 PVC to Sch. 40 PVC threaded connections shall be made using teflon tape.6- Valve boxes shall be located in planting areas.

Rectangular valvebox with locking lid.Remote control irrigation valve. (Seeirrigation plans for size and model).Finished grade.

Four (4) 4" x 8" bricks.Sch. 80 PVC male adapter.Sch. 80 PVC tru-unionball valve.HDPE 90° elbow with 2"HDPE to stainless steelnipple.38" welded wire mesh.HDPE pipe.HDPE tee or elbow. (Seeirrigation plan mainline size and type).

Plastic tag with valve station number ID.

Sch. 80 PVC male union.Mainline. (See irrigation plans for size and type).

Pavement.24" min.4"- 8"
2- WIRE REMOTE CONTROL VALVE
Three inch (3") thick layer of pea gravel.
2-wire irrigation wires. (See 2-wireirrigation connection detail). 8P-OP-23005.1-288
1" BASKET DRIP FILTER/PRESSURE REGULATOR
Round lockingvalve box.Finished grade.1" Basket filter/pressureregulator. See irrigationlegend for make andmodel #.1" Sch. 80 threadedunion.1" Sch. 80 maleadapter.Lateral line pipeto the remote controlirrigation valve.See irrigation plans forpipe size.4" x 8" bricks.14" stainless steel mesh. Three inch thick(3") pea gravel.Notes:1- Contractor shall threaded fittings with no more than two (2) wraps of teflon tape or monster tape.2- Prior to the installation of the drip filter/pressure regulator, the Contractor shall flush the lines a minimum of two (2) times to remove all glue, tapeand/or debris from the mainline and lateral lines.3- After the installation of the drip filter/pressure regulator, the Contractor shall cap all lateral lines downstream of the filter and pressurize the irrigationsystem and verify there are no leaks or breaks. 3" - 4" typ.
9P-OP-23005.1-25
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MOISTURE SENSOR WITH SINGLE EMITTER
Pavement.Finished grade.Connect red to red wire and black to black wire witha water proof splice connector as approved by theController manufacturer.

Round valve box with locking lid.

Round valve box with locking lid.Connect red to red wire and black to black wire witha water proof splice connector as approved by theController manufacturer.Moisture sensor shall be located on the oppositeside of the root ball from the irrigation emitter.Set length at a 45° angle and blade in the verticalposition with wires at the bottom. Locate sensor atinner edge of plant berm. Sensor depth shall varydepending on plant species and size of root ball.

Moisture sensor shall be located on the oppositeside of the root ball from the irrigation emitter. Setlength at a 45° angle and blade in the vertical positionwith wires at the bottom. Locate sensor at inner edgeof plant berm. Sensor depth shall vary depending onplant species and size of root ball.Connect red to red wire and black to black wire witha water proof splice connector as approved by theController manufacturer.Three (3) 4" x 8" bricks.38" welded wire mesh.1-1/2" Sch. 40 electrical conduit.

Note:1- Common wire and controller wire shall be direct burial twisted #14 AWG or larger with a color coded polyethylene jacket or per the controller manufacturer approved 2-wire irrigation wire .2- All wire runs shall be continuous without any splices unless approved by the Owner's Representative. See splice box detail. Wire connections shall be made using DBR/Y-6 connectors or approved equal.3- All 2-wire irrigation wire shall be in sleeved in 1-1/2" Sch. 40 electrical conduit.4- See 2-wire irrigation valve detail and 2-wire irrigation connection detail for further information.5- 2-wire shall be stripped using Gorilla 2-wire wire strippers or approved equal.5- Moisture sensor is provided with fifty feet (50') of wire attached. The sensor is to be installed within this limits of this wire. In no circumstances shall a splice box be used to extend the wire distance without writtenapproval from the Owner's Representative.6- Moisture sensor shall be placed in the location as shown on the plans and connected to the remote control irrigation valves that irrigates that area. In no circumstances shall a moisture sensor be connected to avalve that does not irrigate in that location without written approval from the Owner's Representative. If approval is given the sensor location, valve it is connected to and valve that irrigates its location shall be noted onthe as-builts.7- Sensor location shall be reviewed and approved by the Owner's Representative prior to backilling. Contractor shall test the connectivity of the sensor to the controller through the irrigation controller or controller'sonline management software.

Seal each end of the conduit run using aerosol foam orapproved equal.

Contractor shall leave three feet (3') of extra moisturesensor wire and coil it into a one foot (1') diameterbundle and secure it underneath the irrigation valvewith black zip ties. 12" min.

DepthVaries
1P-OP-23005.1-26
Note:1- All threaded connections from Sch. 40 PVC to Sch. 80 PVC shall be made using teflon tape.2- Hunter swing joints or approved equal shall be used per approval by the Owner's Representative.

Irrigation nozzle.Finished grade.Sch. 80 PVC nipple.Sch. 40 PVC 90° elbow.Sch. 40 PVC street elbow.Sch. 40 PVC tee or elbow.Lateral line.Sch. 40 PVC tee or elbow.Sch. 40 PVC street elbow.Sch. 80 PVC nipple.Sch. 40 PVC street elbow.Sch. 40 PVC 90° elbow.Sch. 80 PVC nipple.

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PLANSWING JOINT2P-OP-23005.1-18 Notes:1- All irrigation fittings shall be Sch. 40 PVC unless specified otherwise.2- All threaded connection from Sch. 40 to Sch. 80 PVC shall be made using teflon tape.3- Contractor shall settle soil around the bubbler and swing joint prior after installation.

Pressure compensating bubbler shallbe one inch (1") above finished grade.(See irrigation legend for make andmodel number).

Swing joint. See detail.Finished grade.

Sch. 40 PVC tee or elbow.Lateral line. (See irrigation plans forclass and size).BUBBLER ON SWING JOINT3P-OP-23005.1-12

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A S P E N S T.

W H I T E N D A L E A V E N U E
TREESBOTANICAL NAMECOMMON NAMESIZETYPEUSEWUCOLSSTYLECA NATIVEQTY Cercis canadensis `Oklahoma`Oklahoma Redbud15 galMediumDeciduousLowStandardNo3 Lagerstroemia `Dynamite`Dynamite Crape Myrtle15 galDeciduousAccent TreeLowMultiNo8 Laurus nobilis `Saratoga`Sweet Bay15 gal18 Pistacia chinensis `Keith Davey`Keith Davey Chinese Pistache15 galDeciduousParking Lot TreeLowStandardNo14 Tree LegendBARK MULCHSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY5" thick layer or RECYCLED LANDSCAPE MULCH available from West 31,622 sfCoast Sand & Gravel. Contacto Kevin Oliver at 559. 801. 1150 for furtherinformation. See specifications for mulch.TG-01Materials Legend Notes:1 - Graphic quantities take precedence over written quantities2 - All trees shall be of quality as prescribed in the details and specifications.Any tree not meeting such requirements shall be removed from the site and replaced at no cost to the owner.3 - Trees shall not be planted within:a. 6'-0" of drive approachesb. 6'-0" of sewer linesc. 6'-0" of water linesd. 10'-0" of fire hydrantse. 10'-0" of light standards4 - All quantities and amounts shown on the plans are best estimates for the benefit of the contractor. In fieldconditions may vary compared to what is shown on the plans. Therefore, it is the Contractor 's responsibility toverify all lengths, square footages, and amounts prior to bidding the project.

N O R T H
Lisendra Heights Phase 01

MATCHLINE BELOW
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Tree & Groundcover PlanL-1011
Existing Tree, typical.

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TREESBOTANICAL NAMECOMMON NAMESIZETYPEUSEWUCOLSSTYLECA NATIVEQTY Cercis canadensis `Oklahoma`Oklahoma Redbud15 galMediumDeciduousLowStandardNo3 Lagerstroemia `Dynamite`Dynamite Crape Myrtle15 galDeciduousAccent TreeLowMultiNo8 Laurus nobilis `Saratoga`Sweet Bay15 gal18 Pistacia chinensis `Keith Davey`Keith Davey Chinese Pistache15 galDeciduousParking Lot TreeLowStandardNo14 Tree Legend
BARK MULCHSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY5" thick layer or RECYCLED LANDSCAPE MULCH available from West 31,622 sfCoast Sand & Gravel. Contacto Kevin Oliver at 559. 801. 1150 for furtherinformation. See specifications for mulch.TG-01Materials Legend Notes:1 - Graphic quantities take precedence over written quantities2 - All trees shall be of quality as prescribed in the details and specifications.Any tree not meeting such requirements shall be removed from the site and replaced at no cost to the owner.3 - Trees shall not be planted within:a. 6'-0" of drive approachesb. 6'-0" of sewer linesc. 6'-0" of water linesd. 10'-0" of fire hydrantse. 10'-0" of light standards4 - All quantities and amounts shown on the plans are best estimates for the benefit of the contractor. In fieldconditions may vary compared to what is shown on the plans. Therefore, it is the Contractor 's responsibility toverify all lengths, square footages, and amounts prior to bidding the project.

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Lisendra Heights Phase 01Tree & Groundcover PlanL-1112
Existing Tree, typical.

A K E R S S T R E E T
C H E R R Y A V E.

MATCHLINE SHEET L-11
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N O R T H
Lisendra Heights Phase 01Tree & Groundcover PlanL-1213
Existing Tree, typical.

W H I T E N D A L E A V E N U E
A S P E N S T.W H I T E N D A L E A V E N U E
A S P E N S T.

W H I T E N D A L E A V E N U EW H I T E N D A L E A V E N U E SHRUBSBOTANICAL NAMECOMMON NAMESIZETYPEWUCOLSCA NATIVEQTY Agave x `Blue Flame`Blue Flame Agave1 galEvergreenVery LowNo80 Epilobium canum 'Calistoga'Calistoga California Fuchsia5 gal113 Hesperaloe parvifloraRed Yucca1 galEvergreenLowYes65 Laurus nobilisSweet Bay5 galEvergreenLowNo147 Myoporum parvifolium 'Putah Creek'Putah Creek Trailing Myoporum5 galEvergreenVery LowNo153 Olea europaea 'Montra' TMLittle Ollie Olive5 galEvergreenLowNo85 Parthenocissus tricuspidata `Veitchii`Boston Ivy1 galDeciduousMediumNo56 Salvia leucantha `Santa Barbara`Mexican Bush Sage1 galEvergreenLowNo110 Teucrium cossoniiCreeping Germander1 galEvergreenLowNo43 Shrub Legend
Notes:1- Graphic symbols take precedence over written quantities. Contractor to verify total quantities.2- Plant quality shall be as prescribed in the details and specifications. Any plant not meeting such requirement shall be removed fromthe site and replaced at no cost to the Owner or Landscape Architect.3- All quantities and amounts shown on the plans are best estimates for the benefit of the Contractor. In field conditions may varycompared to what is shown on the plans. Therefore, it is the Contractor 's responsibility to verify all lengths, square footages, andamounts prior to bidding the project.

N O R T H
Lisendra Heights Phase 01

MATCHLINE BELOW
MATCHLINE ABOVEMATCHLINE SHEET L-14
Shrub Layout PlanL-1314

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SHRUBSBOTANICAL NAMECOMMON NAMESIZETYPEWUCOLSCA NATIVEQTY Agave x `Blue Flame`Blue Flame Agave1 galEvergreenVery LowNo80 Epilobium canum 'Calistoga'Calistoga California Fuchsia5 gal113 Hesperaloe parvifloraRed Yucca1 galEvergreenLowYes65 Laurus nobilisSweet Bay5 galEvergreenLowNo147 Myoporum parvifolium 'Putah Creek'Putah Creek Trailing Myoporum5 galEvergreenVery LowNo153 Olea europaea 'Montra' TMLittle Ollie Olive5 galEvergreenLowNo85 Parthenocissus tricuspidata `Veitchii`Boston Ivy1 galDeciduousMediumNo56 Salvia leucantha `Santa Barbara`Mexican Bush Sage1 galEvergreenLowNo110 Teucrium cossoniiCreeping Germander1 galEvergreenLowNo43 Shrub Legend
Notes:1- Graphic symbols take precedence over written quantities. Contractor to verify total quantities.2- Plant quality shall be as prescribed in the details and specifications. Any plant not meeting such requirement shall be removed fromthe site and replaced at no cost to the Owner or Landscape Architect.3- All quantities and amounts shown on the plans are best estimates for the benefit of the Contractor. In field conditions may varycompared to what is shown on the plans. Therefore, it is the Contractor 's responsibility to verify all lengths, square footages, andamounts prior to bidding the project.

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A K E R S S T R E E TA K E R S S T R E E T
C H E R R Y A V E.

MATCHLINE SHEET L-14
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1. Existing utilities- information on the drawings relating to existing utility lines and services from the best sources available. All such information is furnished only for information and is notguaranteed. The Contractor shall excavate test pits as required to determine the exact location of existing utilities.Call utility locating service for precise utility locations before beginning of any work. Under Ground Services Alert 800. 227. 2600.2. Utility Requirements- The Contractor shall notify the following agencies at least 48 hours in advance of excavating around any of their structures. The utility companies listed below shall becontacted.- Gas Company- Telephone Company- Electrical Power Company- Cable Television Company- Water Supply CompanyThe California Public Utilities Commission mandates that in, in the interest of public safety, main line gas valves be maintained in a manner to be readily accessible and in good operating condition.The Contractor shall notify the gas company's headquarters planning office 48 hours prior to the start of construction.3. Contractor shall be responsible for making himself familiar with all underground utilities, pipes, and structures. Contractor shall take sole responsibility for any cost incurred due to damage of saidutilities.4. All scaled dimensions on the drawings are approximate. Before proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediatelyinform the Owner's Representative of any discrepancies between the information on the drawings and the actual conditions refraining from doing any work in said areas until given approval to do soby the Owner's Representative.5. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits related to this section of the work unless previously excluded under provision of the contract or general conditions. The Contractor shall complywith all laws and ordinances bearing on the operation of conduct of the work as drawn and specified. If the contractor observes that a conflict exist between permit requirements and the work outlinedin the contract documents, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner's Representative in writing including a description of any necessary changes and changes to the contract price resultingfrom changes in the work.6. Wherever references are made to standards or coded in accordance with which works is to be performed or tested, the edition or revision of the standards and codes current on the effective dateof this contract shall apply, unless expressly set forth.7. In case of conflict among any referenced standards or codes or between any referenced standards and codes and the specifications, the more restrictive standard shall apply or Owner'sRepresentative shall determine which shall govern.8. The Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent property, and the public, and shall be responsible for any damages or injury due to the Contractor's actions.9. The Contractor shall be responsible for any coordination with subcontractors as requiring to accomplish the planting operations.10. Contractor shall be aware of all surface and subsurface conditions, and to notify the Owner's Representative, in writing of any circumstances that would negatively impact the health of plantings.Contractor shall not proceed with work until corrected.a. Should subsurface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which would be detrimental to growth or survival of plant material, the Contractor shall notify the Owner's Representative in writing, stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering the cost of corrections. If the contractor fails to notify the Owner's Representative of suchconditions, he/she shall remain responsible for the plant material under the warrantee clause of the specifications.11. Irrigation and site preparation work shall be completed and accepted prior to the installation of any plants.a. Planting operations shall not begin until such time that the irrigation system is completely operational for the areas to be planted, and the irrigation system for that area has been preliminarilyinspected and approved by the Owner's Representative.12. The Owner's Representative shall be informed of the progress of the work so the work may be observed at the following key times in the construction process. The Owner's Representative shallbe afforded sufficient time to schedule visit to the site. Failure of the Owner's Representative to make field observations shall not relive the Contractor from meeting all the requirements in the plans,details and specifications.a. Pre - Construction meeting.b. Site conditions prior to the start of planting.c. Plant quality.d. Completion of planting.13. If the work fails to pass inspection, any subsequent inspections must be rescheduled as required in the specifications. The cost to the Owner for additional inspections will be charged to theContractor at the prevailing hourly rate of the inspector.14. Contractor shall include in the bid continued maintenance (warranty) period of 01 year after completion of construction and acceptance of the project by the Owner's Representative.15. Submit to the Owner's representative, for approval, plant sources including the names and locations of nurseries proposed as sources of acceptable plants, and a list of the plants they willprovide. The plant list shall include the botanical and common name and the size at the time of selection. Inspect all nursery materials to determine that the materials meet the requirements of thespecification.16. Plant grower certificates: Submit plant growers certificates for all plants indicating that each plant meets the requirements of the specifications and details, including, the requirements tree quality,to the Owner's Representative for approval. Provide submittal eight weeks before the installation of plants.17. Any plant replacements shall be of the same type and quality as prescribed in these plans, details and specifications.18. Mulch shall be Recycled Wood Mulch.19. All vines shall be installed with the nursery stakes removed and runners espalieredto the adjacent wall.20. The landscape plans have designed in accordance with the state model water efficient landscape ordinance (MWELO). It is the Contractors responsibility to adhere to the requirements andregulations of that ordinance during the installation of the landscape design plan. During the installation of the landscape design plan, any portion which comes into conflict with MWELO shall bebrought to the attention of the Owner/Owner's Representative. In the even that notification does not take place, the Contractor assumes responsibility for all necessary changes and work in order tomeet compliance.

GENERAL PLANTING NOTES
Trunk caliper shallmeet ANSI Z60 currentedition for root ball size.

Modified soil. Depthvaries. (See soil preparationplan).Finished grade.Bottom of root ball rests onexisting or recompactedsoil.

Central leader. (See crownobservations detail).

SECTION VIEW
Root ball modified asrequired. Round-topped soil berm 4" high x 8" wideabove root ball surfaceshall be constructed aroundthe root ball. Berm shallbegin at root ball periphery.

Top of root ball shall be flush withfinished grade.Prior to mulching, lightly tamp soilaround the root ball in 6" lifts tobrace tree. Do not over compact.When the planting hole has beenbackfilled, pour water around theroot ball to settle the soil.4" layer of mulch.No more than 1" of mulch ontop of root ball. (Seespecifications for mulch).Notes:1- Trees shall be of qualityprescribed in crownobservations and rootobservations details andspecifications.2- See specifications forfurther requirements related tothis detail.Existing soil.TREE W/ BERM - MODIFIED SOIL1P-OP-23005.1-01 Notes:1- Shrubs shall be of quality prescribed in the root observations detail and specifications.2- See specifications for further requirements related to this detail.

Modified soil.Depth varies. (Seespecifications for soilmodification).

Root ball.4" high x 8" wide round - topped soilberm above root ball surface shall beconstructed around the root ball.Berm shall begin at root ball periphery.Prior to mulching, lightly tamp soilaround the root ball in 6" lifts to braceshrub. Do not over compact. When theplanting hole has been backfilled, pourwater around the root ball to settle thesoil. 4" layer of mulch.No more than 1" ofmulch on top ofroot ball. (Seespecifications formulch).

Root ball rests onexisting orrecompacted soil.Existing soil.Finished grade.

Shrub.

SECTION VIEW
SHRUB - MODIFIED SOIL2P-OP-23005.1-02
Notes:1- Vines shall be of quality as prescribed in the root observations detail and specifications.2- See specifications for further requirements related to this detail.

Face of wall or building.Lean nursery stake against the wall. Stake to beremoved at the end of the maintenance (warranty)period after the vine has attached to the wall.Root ball.Vine.4" x 8" wide round - topped soil berm above rootball surface shall be constructed around the rootball. Berm shall begin at root ball periphery.Prior to mulching, lightly tamp soil around the rootball in 6" lifts to brace shrub. Do not over compact.When the planting hole has been backfilled, pourwater around the root ball to settle the soil.4" layer of mulch. No more than 1" of mulch onthe top of the root ball. (See specifications formulch).Finished grade.Pavement.Modified soil. Depth varies. (See specifications forsoil modification).Root ball rests on existing or recompacted soil.Existing soil.VINE - MODIFIED SOIL3P-OP-23005.1-03

SECTION VIEW
7'2'
Height of arm bar shall vary pertree. Contractor to adjust asneeded to hold tree erect.PLAN VIEW 1" x 9' single metal stakewith metal arm barsecured to stake andrubber straparound trunk. 4 - 7'1" x 9" single metal stake. Installper manufacturer's specificationsand recommendations. Stakelocation shall not interfere withbranches.

Remove nursery stake. Ifcentral leader needs to bestraightened or held erect, it isacceptable to attach a 12" x 8'bamboo pole to the central leaderand trunk.Prevailingwind.

TREE STAKING - SINGLE METAL STAKE4P-OP-23005.1-04
ExampleABAspectRatio2.50"1.80"0.722.0"2.0"1.02.50"2.0"0.804.0"3.0"0.75 ABAB Notes:1- Aspect ratio shall be less than 0.66 on all branch unions. Aspect ratio is the diameter of branch(B) divided by the diameter of the trunk (A) as measured 1" above the top of the branch union.2- Any tree not meeting the crown observations detail may be rejected.

ExampleABAspectRatio1.50"0.50"0.332.50"0.90"0.362.0"1.00"0.502.50"1.60"0.64 One central leader(No codominantleaders)Aspect ratio is lessthan 0.66.

Aspect ratio isgreater than 0.66.

Multiple leaders(Several codominantleaders)

ACCEPTABLE

REJECTABLE
ABAB
ABB Aspect ratio of B:A less than 0.66as measured 1" above the top ofthe branch union.

Aspect ratio of B:A greater than or equal to 0.66 as measured1" above the top of the branch union.CROWN OBSERVATION DETAIL - HIGH BRANCHED5P-OP-23005.1-05ACCEPTABLEREJECTABLE Structural roots primarily grow to one side.Structural roots missing from one side,and/or grow tangent to trunk.

Root collar.Structural roots circle interior of root ball. Nostructural roots are horizontal and reach theroot ball periphery near the top of the rootball.Structural roots descend into root ball interior.No structural roots are horizontal and reach theroot ball periphery near the top of the root ball.Roots radiate from trunk and reach side of root ball withoutdeflecting down or around.

Root ball periphery.

Notes:1- Observations of roots shall occur prior to acceptance. Roots and substrate may be removed during the observation process; substrate/soil shall be replacedafter observation has been completed.2- Small roots (14" or less) that grow around, up, or down the root ball periphery are considered a normal condition in container production and are acceptablehowever they should be eliminated at the time of planting. Roots on the periperhy can be removed at the time of planting. (See root ball shaving container detail).3- See specifications for observation process and requirements.

Absorbing roots.Structuralroots.

Rootsgrowingtangent totrunk. Structural root.0-2"Top ofrootball.Pointwhere top-most rootemergesfrom trunk.Only absorbing roots reach the peripherynear the top of the root ball. Structuralroots mostly wrap or are deflected on theroot ball interior.The point where top-most root(s) emerges from the trunk (root collar)should be within the top 2" of substrate. The root collar and the rootball interior should be free of defects including circling, kinked,ascending, and stem girdling roots. Structural roots shall reach theperiphery near the top of the root ball.Structural roots circle and do not radiatefrom the trunk.

ROOT OBSERVATION DETAIL - CONTAINER6P-OP-23005.1-06
Crown drip line or other limit of Tree Protection area. Seetree preservation plan for fence alignment. 4'-0"Maintain existinggrade with the treeprotection fenceunless otherwiseindicated on theplans.2" x 6' steel postsor approved equal.Tree Protectionfence: High densitypolyethylene fencingwith 3.5" x 1.5"openings; Color-orange. Steel postsinstalled at 8' o.c.5" thicklayer of mulch.

Notes:1- See specifications for additional treeprotection requirements.2- If there is no existing irrigation, seespecifications for watering requirements.3- No pruning shall be performed exceptby approved arborist.4- No equipment shall operate inside theprotective fencing including during fenceinstallation and removal.5- See site preparation plan for anymodifications with the Tree Protectionarea.

SECTION VIEW
KEEP OUTTREEPROTECTIONAREA8.5" x 11"signlaminated inplastic spacedevery 50'along thefence.

TREE PROTECTION7P-OP-23005.1-07
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GENERAL CONDITIONSA.CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications and its general conditions and the drawings. The intent of these documents is to include all labor, materials, and services necessary for the proper execution of the work. The documents are to be considered as one. Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding as if called for in all parts.B.VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify measurements on the drawings before beginning work. In case of error or discrepancy in the drawings or specifications or in the work of others affecting his/her work, he/she shall notify the Owner's Representative immediately. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to his/her failure to observe these instructions.C.MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise noted, the Contractorshall provide and pay for all materials, labor, tools, and other items necessary andincidental to the completion of his/her work.D.SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish an adequate survey ofthe property. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all lawsand ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct of the work as drawn and specified.If the Contractor observes that a variance exists therewith he/she shall promptly notifythe Owner's Representative in writing and any necessary changes shall be adjusted asprovided in the contract for changes in the work.E.PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The Contractor shall adequatelyprotect the work, adjacent property, and the public, and shall be responsible for anydamages or injury due to his/her actions.F.CHANGES IN THE WORK: The owner may order changes in the work, and the contractsum being adjusted accordingly. All such orders and adjustments plus claims by theContractor for extras must be made in writing before executing the work involved.G.CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re-execute any work that fails toconform to the requirements of the contract and shall remedy defects due to faultymaterials or workmanship upon written notice from the Owner's Representative for aperiod of ninety (90) days from the date of completion of the contract.H.Owner's Authorized Representative: The Owner's authorized representative acts as theauthorized representative of the Owner in conjunction with the project manager, and hasauthority to accept or reject materials or workmanship and to make minor changes in thework not involving extra cost. He will also interpret the meaning of the contractdocuments and may stop the work if necessary to ensure its proper execution.I.CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After reviewing the drawingsthoroughly it is the Contractor's responsibility to clarify with the Owner's Representativeany questions the Contractor may have regarding the method of construction, quantities,or quality of materials included or called out. If the Contractor cannot contact theOwner's Representative, the Contractor must qualify his/her bid or accept theinterpretation of the Owner's Representative on the questionable areas as they developduring construction.J.SAMPLES: The Owner's Representative reserves the right to take and analyze samplesof materials for conformity to specifications at any time. The Contractor shall furnishsamples upon request by the Owner's Representative. Rejected materials shall beimmediately removed from the site and replaced at the Contractor's expense. The cost oftesting materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the Contractor.K.PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule a pre-construction meeting with theOwner's Representative at least seven (7) days before beginning work. The purpose ofthis conference is to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding the work,administrative procedures during construction and project work schedule.L.PROTECTION: Protect the Tree and Plant Protection Area at all times from compaction of the soil;damage of any kind to trunks, bark, branches, leaves and roots of all plants; and contamination of thesoil, bark or leaves with construction materials, debris, silt, fuels, oils, and any chemicals substance.Notify the Owner's Representative of any spills, compaction or damage and take corrective actionimmediately using methods approved by the Owner's Representative.

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SECTION 32 9100PLANTING SOILPART 1 GENERAL1.1SUMMARYA.The scope of work includes all labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, facilities, transportation and servicesnecessary for, and incidental to performing all operations in connection with furnishing, delivery, and installation ofPlanting Soil and /or the modification of existing site soil for use as Planting Soil, complete as shown on the drawings andas specified herein.B.The scope of work in this section includes, but is not limited to, the following:1.Locate, purchase, deliver and install Imported Planting Soil and soil amendments.2.Harvest and stockpile existing site soils suitable for Planting Soil.3.Modify existing stockpiled site soil.a.Modify existing site soil in place for use as Planting Soil.b.Install existing or modified existing soil for use as Planting Soil.4.Locate, purchase, deliver and install subsurface Drain Lines.5.Fine grade Planting Soil.6.Install Compost into Planting Soil.7.Clean up and disposal of all excess and surplus material.1.2CONTRACT DOCUMENTSA.Shall consist of specifications, general conditions, and the drawings. The intent of these documents is to includeall labor, materials, and services necessary for the proper execution of the work. The documents are to be considered asone. Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding as if called for in all parts.1.3RELATED DOCUMENTS AND REFERENCESA.Related Documents:8.Drawings and general provisions of contract, including general and supplementary conditions and Division Ispecifications, apply to work of this section.9.Related Specification Sectiona.Section - Plantingb.Section - Irrigationc.Section - Lawnd.Section - Tree and Plant ProtectionB.References: The following specifications and standards of the organizations and documents listed in thisparagraph form a part of the Specification to the extent required by the references thereto. In the event that therequirements of the following referenced standards and specification conflict with this specification section therequirements of this specification shall prevail. In the event that the requirements of any of the following referencedstandards and specifications conflict with each other the more stringent requirement shall prevail.1.ASTM: American Society of Testing Materials cited section numbers.2.U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2003. National Soil Survey Handbook,title 430-VI. Available Online.3.US Composting Council www.compostingcouncil.org andhttp://compostingcouncil.org/admin/wp-content/plugins/wp-pdfupload/pdf/191/LandscapeArch_Specs.pdf.4.Methods of Soil Analysis, as published by the Soil Science Society of America (http://www.soils.org/).5.Up by Roots: healthy soils and trees in the built environment. 2008. J. Urban. International Society ofArboriculture, Champaign, IL.1.4VERIFICATIONA.All scaled dimensions on the drawings are approximate. Before proceeding with any work, the Contractor shallcarefully check and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately inform the Owner's Representative of anydiscrepancies between the information on the drawings and the actual conditions, refraining from doing any work in saidareas until given approval to do so by the Owner's Representative.1.5PERMITS AND REGULATIONSA.The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits related to this section of the work unless previously excludedunder provision of the contract or general conditions. The Contractor shall comply with all laws and ordinances bearing onthe operation or conduct of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor observes that a conflict exists betweenpermit requirements and the work outlined in the contract documents, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner'sRepresentative in writing including a description of any necessary changes and changes to the contract price resultingfrom changes in the work.B.Wherever references are made to standards or codes in accordance with which work is to be performed ortested, the edition or revision of the standards and codes current on the effective date of this contract shall apply, unlessotherwise expressly set forth.C.In case of conflict among any referenced standards or codes or among any referenced standards and codes andthe specifications, the more restrictive standard shall apply or Owner's Representative shall determine which shall govern. D.Comply with the requirements of the California code of regulation title 23 waters, division 2 department of waterresources chapter 2.7 model water efficient landscape ordinance, 492.5 soil management report.1.Where requirements of specification section Planting Soil are more stringent than the California code, the morestringent requirements shall prevail.1.6PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSONA.The Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent property, and the public, and shall be responsible forany damages or injury due to the Contractor's actions.1.7CHANGES IN WORKA.The Owner's Representative may order changes in the work, and the contract sum adjusted accordingly. All suchorders and adjustments plus claims by the Contractor for extra compensation must be made and approved in writingbefore executing the work involved.B.All changes in the work, notifications and contractor's request for information (RFI) shall conform to the contractgeneral condition requirements.1.8CORRECTION OF WORKA.The Contractor shall re - execute any work that fails to conform to the requirements of the contract and shallremedy defects due to faulty materials or workmanship upon written notice from the Owner's Representative, at thesoonest possible time that can be coordinated with other work and seasonal weather demands but not more than 180(one hundred and eighty) days after notification. 1.9DEFINITIONSB.Acceptable drainage: Drainage rate is sufficient for the plants to be grown. Not too fast and not too slow. Typicalrates for installed Planting Soil are between 1 - 5 inches per hour. Turf soils are often higher, but drainage rates above 2 -3 inches per hour will dry out very fast. In natural undisturbed soil a much lower drainage rate, as low as 1/8th inch perhour can still support good plant growth. Wetland plants can grow on top of perched water layers or even within seasonalperched water layers, but could become unstable in high wind events.C.Amendment: material added to Topsoil to produce Planting Soil Mix. Amendments are classified as general soilamendments, fertilizers, biological, and pH amendments.D.Biological Amendment: Amendments such as Mycorrhizal additives, compost tea or other products intended tochange the soil biology.E.Compacted soil: soil where the density of the soil is greater that the threshold for root limiting, and further definedin this specification.F.Compost: well decomposed stable organic material as defined by the US Composting Council and further definedin this specification.G.Drainage: The rate at which soil water moves through the soil transitioning the soil from saturated condition tofield capacity. Most often expressed as saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat; units are inches per hour).H.End of Warranty Acceptance: The date when the Owner's Representative accepts that the plants and work in thissection meet all the requirements of the warranty. It is intended that the materials and workmanship warranty for Planting,Planting Soil, and Irrigation (if applicable) work run concurrent with each other, and further defined in this specification.I.Existing Soil: Mineral soil existing at the locations of proposed planting after the majority of the construction withinand around the planting site is completed and just prior to the start of work to prepare the planting area for soilmodification and/or planting, and further defined in this specification.J.Fertilizer: amendment used for the purpose of adjusting soil nutrient composition and balance.K.Fine grading: The final grading of the soil to achieve exact contours and positive drainage, often accomplished byhand rakes or drag rakes other suitable devices, and further defined in this specification, and further defined in thisspecification.L.Finished grade: surface or elevation of Planting Soil after final grading and 12 months of settlement of the soil,and further defined in this specification.M.Graded soil: Soil where the A horizon has been stripped and relocated or re-spread; cuts and fills deeper than 12inches, and further defined in this specification.N.Installed soil: Planting soil and existing site soil that is spread and or graded to form a planting soil, and furtherdefined in this specification.O.Minor disturbance: Minor grading as part of agricultural work that only adjusts the A horizon soil, minor surfacecompaction in the top 6 inches of the soil, applications of fertilizers, installation of utility pipes smaller than 18 inches indiameter thru the soil zone.P.Owner's Representative: The person or entity, appointed by the Owner to represent their interest in the reviewand approval of the work and to serve as the contracting authority with the Contractor. The Owner's Representative mayappoint other persons to review and approve any aspects of the work.Q.Ped: a clump or clod of soil held together by a combination of clay, organic matter, and fungal hyphae, retainingthe original structure of the harvested soil.R.Planting Soil: Topsoil, or Planting Soil Mixes which are imported or existing at the site, or made from componentsthat exist at the site, or are imported to the site; and further defined in this specification.S. Poor drainage: Soil drainage that is slower than that to which the plants can adapt. This is a wide range of metrics, but generally if the soil is turning gray in color it is reasonable preferable to either to plant moistureadaptive plants at smaller sizes that are young in age with shallow root balls or look at options to improve thedrainageT.Scarify: Loosening and roughening the surface of soil and sub soil prior to adding additional soil on top, andfurther defined in this specification.U.Soil Fracturing: Deep loosening the soil to the depths specified by using a back hoe, and further defined in thisspecification.V.Soil Horizons: as defined in the USDA National Soil Survey Handbookhttp://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/scientists/?cid=nrcs142p2_054242.W.Soil Ripping: Loosening the soil by dragging a ripping shank or chisel thru the soil to the depths and spacingspecified, and further defined in this specification.X.Soil Tilling: Loosening the surface of the soil to the depths specified with a rotary tine tilling machine, rototiller, (or spade tiller), and further defined in this specification. Y.Soil trenching: Cutting narrow trenches thru the soil at the depths and spacing specified to loosen the soil profile,and further defined in this specification.Z.Subgrade: surface or elevation of subsoil remaining after completing excavation, or top surface of a fill or backfill,before placing Planting Soil.AA.Substantial Completion Acceptance: The date at the end of the Planting, Planting Soil, and Irrigation installation(if applicable) where the Owner's Representative accepts that all work in these sections is complete and the Warrantyperiod has begun. This date may be different than the date of substantial completion for the other sections of the project,and further defined in this specification.AB.Topsoil: naturally produced and harvested soil from the A horizon or upper layers or the soil as further defined inthis specification.BB.Undisturbed soil: Soils with the original A horizon intact that have not been graded or compacted. Soils that havebeen farmed, subjected to fire or logged but not graded, and natural forested land will be considered as undisturbed.1.10SUBMITTALSA.See the contract General Conditions for policy and procedures related to submittals.B.Submit all product submittals eight weeks prior to the start of the soil work.C.Product data and certificates: For each type of manufactured product, submit data and certificates that theproduct meets the specification requirements, signed by the product manufacturer, and complying with the following:1.Submit manufacturers or supplier's product data and literature certified analysis for standard products and bulkmaterials, complying with testing requirements and referenced standards and specific requested testing.a.For each Compost product submit the following analysis by a recognized laboratory:1.)pH2.)Salt concentration (electrical conductivity)3.)Moisture content %, wet weight basis4.)Particle size % passing a selected mesh size, dry weight basis5.)Stability carbon dioxide evolution rate mg CO2-C per g OM per day6.)Solvita maturity test7.)Physical contaminants (inerts) %, dry weight basis8.)US EPA Class A standard, 40CFR § 503.13, Tables 1 and 3 levels Chemical Contaminants mg/kg(ppm)b.For Coarse Sand product submit the following analysis by a recognized laboratory:1.)pH2.)Particle size distribution (percent passing the following sieve sizes):3/8 inch (9.5 mm)No 4 (4.75 mm)No 8 (2.36 mm)No 16(1.18 mm)No 30 (.60 mm)No 50 (.30 mm)No 100 (.15 mm)No 200 (.075 mm)D.Samples: Submit samples of each product and material, where required by Part 2 of the specification, to theOwner's Representative for approval. Label samples to indicate product, characteristics, and locations in the work.Samples will be reviewed for appearance only.1.Submit samples a minimum of 8 weeks prior to the anticipated date of the start of soil installation.2.Samples of all Topsoil, Coarse Sand, Compost and Planting Soil shall be submitted at the same time as theparticle size and physical analysis of that material.E.Soil testing for Imported and Existing Topsoil, existing site soil to be modified as Planting Soil and Planting SoilMixes.1.Topsoil, existing site soil and Planting Soil Mix testing: Submit soil test analysis report for each sample of Topsoil,existing site soil and Planting Soil from an approved soil-testing laboratory and where indicated in Part 2 of thespecification as follows:a.Submit Topsoil, Planting Soil, Compost, and Coarse Sand for testing at least 8 weeks before scheduledinstallation of Planting Soil Mixes. Submit Planting Soil Mix test no more than 2 weeks after the approvalof the Topsoil, Compost and Coarse Sand. Do not submit to the testing laboratory, Planting Soil Mixes,for testing until all Topsoil, Compost and Coarse Sand have been approved.b.If tests fail to meet the specifications, obtain other sources of material, retest and resubmit until acceptedby the Owner's Representative.c.All soil testing will be at the expense of the Contractor.2.Submit all testing required by California Code of regulation Title 23 waters, Division 2 Department of Waterresources Chapter 2.7 Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, 492.5 Soil Management Report.3.Provide a particle size analysis (% dry weight) and USDA soil texture analysis. Soil testing of Planting Soil Mixesshall also include USDA gradation (percentage) of gravel, coarse sand, medium sand, and fine sand in addition to silt andclay.4.Provide the following other soil properties:a.pH and buffer pH.b.Percent organic content by oven dried weight.c.Nutrient levels by parts per million including: phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, zincand calcium. Nutrient test shall include the testing laboratory recommendations for supplementaladditions to the soil for optimum growth of the plantings specified.d.Soluble salt by electrical conductivity of a 1:2 soil water sample measured in Milliohm per cm.e.Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC).1.11SOIL INSTALLATION MOCKUPF.Prior to installation or modification of Topsoil, site soil, Planting Soil, or Planting Soil Mixes, construct at the site,a mockup of each soil type using the means and methods and equipment proposed by the Contractor to complete thework. Installation of the mockup shall be in the presence of the Owner's Representative. The purpose of the mockup is totest the methods of installation and compaction of the soil and to serve as a benchmark for completed soil compactionand serve to calibrate penetrometer readings to the known proctor density of the mockup. The mockup shall be asfollows:1.Following acceptance of the soil submittals, in areas that can be protected from disturbance and furthercompaction, install mockups of each soil type and soil modification, 20 foot X 20 foot X the full depth of the deepestinstallation, using the requirements of these specifications. Compaction methods, including the type of compactionequipment and number of passes required to achieve the required compaction, shall be evaluated and results measured.2.Compaction in the mockup soil shall be tested using the penetrometer. A minimum of four penetrometer readingsfrom each Planting Soil shall be taken at the specified depths of the soil profile. Record the soil moisture at eachpenetrometer test site. In the event that the penetrometer readings exceed the specified densities, reconstruct themockup, adjusting the soil density to achieve the desired results. Where the modification requires ripping, tilling orfracturing soils that are over compacted, start the procedure in a new location so that the process is working on soil that issimilar to the density of the expected soil.3.Submit a report of the final methods of soil installation, the penetrometer and soil moisture readings to theOwner's Representative.4.The mockup area may remain as part of the installed work at the end of the project if protected from furthercompaction, contamination or other disturbance.5.Provide a protective 4 foot high fence on metal posts around each mockup to keep all work and equipment fromentering the surface of the mockup area.1.12OBSERVATION OF THE WORKA.The Owner's Representative may observe the work at any time. They may remove samples of materials forconformity to specifications. Rejected materials shall be immediately removed from the site and replaced at theContractor's expense. The cost of testing materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the Contractor.1.The Owner's Representative may utilize the Contractor's penetrometer and moisture meter at any time to checksoil compaction and moisture.B.The Owner's Representative shall be informed of the progress of the work so the work may be observed at thefollowing key times in the construction process. The Owner's Representative shall be afforded sufficient time to schedulevisit to the site. Failure of the Owner's Representative to make field observations shall not relieve the Contractor frommeeting all the requirements of this specification.1.SOIL MOCKUP REVIEW: At the time of construction of all soil mockups.2.EXISTING SOIL CONDITIONS REVIEW: Prior to the start of any soil modification that will utilize or modify theexisting soil.3.EXCAVATION REVIEW: Observe each area of excavation prior to the installation of any Planting Soil.4.DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION REVIEW: Upon completion of the installation of drain lines and prior to theinstallation of any Planting Soil5.COMPLETION of SOIL MODIFICATIONS REVIEW: Upon completion of all soil modification and installation ofplanting soil.

6.COMPLETION OF FINE GRADING AND SURFACE SOIL MODIFICATIONS REVIEW: Upon completion of allsurface soil modifications and fine grading but prior to the installation of shrubs, ground covers, or lawns.1.13PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCEA.Schedule a pre-construction meeting with the Owner's Representative at least seven (7) days before beginningwork to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding the work, administrative procedures during constructionand project work schedule.1.14QUALITY ASSURANCEA.Installer Qualifications: The installer shall be a firm having at least five (5) years of experience of a scope similarto that required for the work, including the preparation, mixing and installation of soil mixes to support planting. Theinstaller of the work in Section: Planting, shall be the same firm installing the work in this section.1.The bidders list for work under this section shall be approved by the Owner's Representative.2.Installer Field Supervision: When any Planting Soil work is in progress, installer shall maintain, on site, anexperienced full - time supervisor who can communicate in English with the Owner's Representative.3.Installer's field supervisor shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a field supervisor installing soil,shall be trained and proficient in the use of field surveying equipment to establish grades and can communicate in Englishwith the Owner's Representative.4.The installer's crew shall be experienced in the installation of Planting Soil, plantings, and irrigation (whereapplicable) and interpretation of planting plans, soil installation plans, and irrigation plans (where applicable).5.Submit references of past projects and employee training certifications that support that the Contractors meet allof the above installer qualifications and applicable licensures.B.Soil testing laboratory qualifications: an independent laboratory, with the experience and capability to conduct thetesting indicated and that specializes in USDA agricultural soil testing, Planting Soil Mixes, and the types of tests to beperformed. Geotechnical engineering testing labs shall not be used.C.All delivered and installed Planting Soil shall conform to the approved submittals sample color, texture andapproved test analysis.1.The Owner's Representative may request samples of the delivered or installed soil be tested for analysis toconfirm the Planting Soil conforms to the approved material.2.All testing shall be performed by the same soil lab that performed the original Planting Soil testing.3.Testing results shall be within 10% plus or minus of the values measured in the approved Planting Soil Mixes.4.Any Planting Soil that fails to meet the above criteria, if requested by the Owner's Representative, shall beremoved and new soil installed.D.Soil compaction testing: following installation or modification of soil, test soil compaction with a penetrometer.1.Maintain at the site at all times a soil cone penetrometer with pressure dial and a soil moisture meter to check soilcompaction and soil moisture.a.Penetrometer shall be AgraTronix Soil Compaction Meter distributed by Ben Meadows,www.benmeadows.com or approved equal.b.Moisture meter shall be “general digital soil moisture meter” distributed by Ben Meadows,www.benmeadows.com or approved equal.2.Prior to testing the soil with the penetrometer check the soil moisture and penetrometer readings in the mockupsoils. Penetrometer readings are impacted by soil moisture and excessively wet or dry soils will read significantly lower orhigher than soils at optimum moisture.3.The penetrometer readings shall be within 20% plus or minus of the readings in the approved mockup when atsimilar moisture levels.1.15SITE CONDITIONSA.It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be aware of all surface and subsurface conditions, and to notify theOwner's Representative, in writing, of any circumstances that would negatively impact the health of plantings. Do notproceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.1.Should subsurface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which would be detrimental to growth or survival ofplant material, the Contractor shall notify the Owner's Representative in writing, stating the conditions and submit aproposal covering cost of corrections. If the Contractor fails to notify the Owner's Representative of such conditions, theyshall remain responsible for plant material under the warrantee clause of the specifications.2.This specification requires that all Planting Soil and Irrigation (if applicable) work be completed and accepted priorto the installation of any plants.1.16SOIL COMPACTION - GENERAL REQUIREMENTSA.Except where more stringent requirements are defined in this specification. The following parameters shall definethe general description of the threshold points of soil compaction in existing, modified or installed soil and subsoil.3.Standard Proctor Method ASTM D 698Units - % maximum dry bulk density as tested by the standard proctor method. Threshold results thatdetermine critical bulk density are the same for each soil texture. A proctor test will typically also provideresults as Bulk density lb./cf dry weight.Measurement Tool - DensitrometerPro/cons - Moderately slow 10 minutes per test, accurate, expensive, lab test required to determine everyspecific soil texture's Proctor density curve, readings are impacted by soil organic matter, must hire a soiltesting service.B.The following are threshold levels of compaction as determined by each method.1.Acceptable Compaction: Good rooting anticipated, but increasing settlement expected as compaction is reducedand/or in soil with a high organic matter content.a.Bulk Density Method - Varies by soil type see Chart on page 32 in Up By Roots. b.Standard Proctor Method - 75-85%; soil below 75% is unstable and will settle excessively.c.Penetration Resistance Method - about 75-250 psi, below 75 psi soil becomes increasingly unstable andwill settle excessively.2.Root limiting Compaction: Root growth is limited with fewer, shorter and slower growing roots.a.Bulk Density Method - Varies by soil type see Chart on page 32 in Up By Roots. b.Standard Proctor Method - above approximately 85%.c.Penetration Resistance Method - about 300 psi.3.Excessive Compaction: Roots not likely to grow but can penetrate soil when soil is above field capacity.a.Bulk Density Method - Varies by soil type see Chart on page 32 in Up By Roots. b.Standard Proctor Method - Above 90%.c.Penetration Resistance Method - Approximately above 400 psi1.17DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLINGA.Weather: Do not mix, deliver, place or grade soils when frozen or with moisture above field capacity.B.Protect soil and soil stockpiles, including the stockpiles at the soil blender's yard, from wind, rain and washingthat can erode soil or separate fines and coarse material, and contamination by chemicals, dust and debris that may bedetrimental to plants or soil drainage. Cover stockpiles with plastic sheeting or fabric at the end of each workday.C.All manufactured packaged products and material shall be delivered to the site in unopened containers andstored in a dry enclosed space suitable for the material and meeting all environmental regulations. Biological additivesshall be protected from extreme cold and heat. All products shall be freshly manufactured and dated for the year in whichthe products are to be used.D.Deliver all chemical amendments in original, unopened containers with original labels intact and legible, whichstate the guaranteed chemical analysis. Store all chemicals in a weather protected enclosure.E.Bulk material: Coordinate delivery and storage with Owner's Representative and confine materials to neat piles inareas acceptable to Owner's Representative.1.18EXCAVATING AND GRADING AROUND UTILITIESA.Contractor shall carefully examine the civil, record, and survey drawings to become familiar with the existingunderground conditions before digging.B.Determine location of underground utilities and perform work in a manner that will avoid damage. Hand excavateas required. Maintain grade stakes set by others until parties concerned mutually agree upon removal.C.Notification of the local utility locator service, Insert PHONE NUMBER, is required for all planting areas. TheContractor is responsible for knowing the location and avoiding utilities that are not covered by the local utility locatorservice.PART 2 PRODUCTS2.1IMPORTED TOPSOILA.Imported Topsoil definition: Fertile, friable soil containing less than 5% total volume of the combination of subsoil,refuse, roots larger than 1 inch diameter, heavy, sticky or stiff clay, stones larger than 2 inches in diameter, noxiousseeds, sticks, brush, litter, or any substances deleterious to plant growth. The percent (%) of the above objects shall becontrolled by source selection not by screening the soil. Topsoil shall be suitable for the germination of seeds and thesupport of vegetative growth. Imported Topsoil shall not contain weed seeds in quantities that cause noticeable weedinfestations in the final planting beds. Imported Topsoil shall meet the following physical and chemical criteria:4.Soil texture: USDA loam, sandy clay loam or sandy loam with clay content between 15 and 25%. And a combinedclay/silt content of no more than 55%.5.pH value shall be between 5.5 and 7.0.6.Percent organic matter (OM): 2.0-5.0%, by dry weight.7.Soluble salt level: Less than 2 mmho/cm.8.Soil chemistry suitable for growing the plants specified.B.Imported Topsoil shall be a harvested soil from fields or development sites. The organic content and particle sizedistribution shall be the result of natural soil formation. Manufactured soils where Coarse Sand, Composted organicmaterial or chemical additives has been added to the soil to meet the requirements of this specification section shall notbe acceptable. Retained soil peds shall be the same color on the inside as is visible on the outside.C.Imported Topsoil for Planting Soil shall NOT have been screened and shall retain soil peds or clods larger than 2 inches in diameter throughout the stockpile after harvesting.D.Stockpiled Existing Topsoil at the site meeting the above criteria may be acceptable.E.Provide a two gallon sample from each Imported Topsoil source with required soil testing results. The sampleshall be a mixture of the random samples taken around the source stockpile or field. The soil sample shall be deliveredwith soil peds intact that represent the size and quantity of expected peds in the final delivered soil.2.2COMPOSTA.Compost: Blended and ground leaf, wood and other plant based material, composted for a minimum of 9 monthsand at temperatures sufficient to break down all woody fibers, seeds and leaf structures, free of toxic material at levelsthat are harmful to plants or humans. Source material shall be yard waste trimmings blended with other plant or manurebased material designed to produce Compost high in fungal material.1.Compost shall be commercially prepared Compost and meet US Compost Council STA/TMECC criteria or asmodified in this section for “Compost as a Landscape Backfill Mix Component”.http://compostingcouncil.org/admin/wp-content/plugins/wp-pdfupload/pdf/191/LandscapeArch_Specs.pdf2.Compost shall comply with the following parameters:a.pH: 5.5 - 8.0.b.Soil salt (electrical conductivity): maximum 5 dS/m (mmhos/cm).c.Moisture content %, wet weight basis: 30 - 60.d.Particle size, dry weight basis: 98% pass through 3/4 inch screen or smear.e.Stability carbon dioxide evolution rate: mg CO2-C/ g OM/ day < 2.f.Solvita maturity test: > 6.g.Physical contaminants (inerts), %, dry weight basis: <1%.h.Chemical contaminants, mg/kg (ppm): meet or exceed US EPA Class A standard, 40CFR § 503.13,Tables 1 and 3 levels.i.Biological contaminants select pathogens fecal coliform bacteria, or salmonella, meet or exceed US EPAClass A standard, 40 CFR § 503.32(a) level requirements.B.Provide a two gallon sample with manufacturer's literature and material certification that the product meets therequirements.2.3COARSE SANDA.Clean, washed, sand, free of toxic materials1.Coarse concrete sand, ASTM C-33 Fine Aggregate, with a Fines Modulus Index of 2.8 and 3.2.2.Coarse Sands shall be clean, sharp, natural Coarse Sands free of limestone, shale and slate particles.Manufactured Coarse Sand shall not be permitted.3.pH shall be lower than 7.0.4.Provide Coarse Sand with the following particle size distribution:Sieve Percent passing3/8 inch (9.5 mm)100No 4 (4.75 mm)95 - 100No 8 (2.36 mm)80 - 100No 16 (1.18 mm)50 - 85No 30 (.60 mm)25 - 60No 50 (.30 mm)10 - 30No 100 (.15 mm)2 - 10No 200 (0.75 mm2-5B.Provide a two gallon sample with manufacturer's literature and material certification that the product meets therequirements.2.4FERTILIZER, BIOLOGICAL AND OTHER AMENDMENTS2.5LIMEA.ASTM C 602, agricultural limestone containing a minimum 80 percent calcium carbonate equivalent and asfollows:1.Class: Class T, with a minimum 99 percent passing through No. 8 (2.36-mm) sieve and a minimum 75 percentpassing through No. 60 (0.25-mm) sieve.2.Provide lime in form of dolomitic limestone.B.Provide manufacturer's literature and material certification that the product meets the requirements.2.6EXISTING SOIL (ACCEPTABLE FOR PLANTING WITH MINIMUM MODIFICATIONS)A.General definition of existing soil: Surface soil in the areas designated on the soils plan as existing soil, that is notaltered, compacted to root limiting density, graded or contaminated before or during the construction process andconsidered acceptable for planting and long term health of the plants specified either as it exists or with only minormodification.1.The Owner's Representative shall verify that the soil in the designated areas is suitable at the beginning ofplanting bed preparation work in that area. In the event that the work of this project construction has damaged the existingsoil in areas designated for use as Planting Soil to the point where the soil is no longer suitable to support the plantsspecified, the Owner's Representative may require modification of the damaged soil up to and including removal andreplacement with soil of equal quality to the soil that existed prior to construction. Examples of damage include furthercompaction, contamination, grading, creation of hard pan or drainage problems, and loss of the O, and or A horizon.a.Do not begin work on additional modifications until changes to the contract price are approved byOwner's Representative.2.Soil testing results and soil observation notes that describe the pre - construction soil conditions in the existingsoil areas are included as an appendix to this specification:B.Protect existing soil from compaction, contamination, and degradation during the construction process.C.Unless otherwise instructed, remove all existing plants, root thatch, and non-soil debris from the surface of thesoil using equipment that does not increase compaction of soil to root limiting levels.D.Modifications:1.When results of soil tests recommend chemical adjustments, till surface soil to six inches or greater after chemicaladjustments have been are applied.2.Remove existing turf thatch, ground cover plants and weeds.3.Provide pre-emergent weed control if indicated.4.Make chemical adjustment as recommended by the soil test.

2.7MODIFIED EXISTING SOIL (SOIL SUITABLE FOR PLANTING WITH INDICATED MODIFICATION)A.General definition: Surface soil in the areas designated on the soils plan as Modified Existing Soil has beenaltered and or graded before or during the construction process but is still considered acceptable for planting and longterm health of the plants specified with the proposed modifications. Modifications respond to the soil problems expectedor encountered. The Owner's Representative shall verify that the soil in the designated areas is suitable for modificationat the beginning of planting bed preparation work in that area.4.The Owner's Representative shall verify that the soil in the designated areas is suitable for the specifiedmodification at the beginning of planting bed preparation work in that area. In the event that the work of this projectconstruction has damaged the existing soil in areas designated for modification to the point where the soil is no longersuitable to support the plants specified with the specified modification, the Owner's Representative may require furthermodification of the damaged soil up to an including removal and replacement with soil of equal quality to the soil thatwould have resulted from the modification. Damage may include further compaction, contamination, grading, creation ofhard pan or drainage problem, and loss of the O, and or A horizon.5.General requirements for all soil modifications:a.Take soil samples, test for chemical properties, and make appropriate adjustments.b.Unless otherwise instructed, remove all existing plants, root thatch, and non-soil debris from the surfaceof the soil using equipment that does not add to the compaction in the soil.c.All soil grading, tilling and loosening must be completed at times when the soil moisture is below fieldcapacity. Allow soil to drain for at least two days after any rain event more than 1 inch in 24 hours, or longenough so that the soil does not make the hand muddy when squeezed.d.Provide pre-emergent weed control after the soil work is complete and plants planted but prior to addingmulch to the surface, if indicated by weed type and degree of threat.B.Modified existing soil - soil removed, stockpiled, and spread1.Description of condition to be modified: Existing soil that is suitable for reuse as Planting Soil but is in the wrongplace of elevation, or cannot be adequately protected during construction. Soil is to be harvested, stockpiled andre-spread with or without further modifications as indicated.2.Modifications:a.Excavate existing soil from the areas and to depths designated on the drawings. Stockpile in zones notedon the drawings or in areas proposed by the Contractor.1.)Prepare a soil stock pile plan for approval.b.Excavate soil using equipment and methods to preserve the clumps and peds in the soil. Generally thismeans using the largest piece of equipment that is practical for the project size and scope.c.Protect stock piles from erosion by compacting or tracking the soil surface, covering with breathablefabric or planting with annual grasses as appropriate for the season, location, and length of expected timeof storage.d.Re-spread soil as required in Part 3 of this specification.C.Modified existing soil - compacted surface soil (Tilling Option)3.Description of condition to be modified: Surface soil compaction to a maximum of 6 inches deep from traffic orlight grading. Original A horizon may be previously removed or graded but lower profile intact with acceptable compactionlevels and limited grading. The soil organic matter, pH and chemistry in the A horizon may not be suitable for theproposed plants and may need to be modified as required.4.Modifications:a.Till top 6 inches or deeper of the soil surface, with a roto tiller, spade tiller, ripper or agricultural plow.Spread 2 - 3 inches of Compost on the surface of the tilled soil and make any chemical adjustment asrecommended by the soil test.b.Till or disk the Compost into the loosened soil. Smooth out grades with a drag rake or drag slip.D.Modified existing soil - compacted surface soil (Radial Trenching Option)1.Description of condition to be modified: Surface soil compaction to a maximum of 24 inches deep from traffic orlight grading. Original A horizon may be previously removed or graded but lower profile below 24 inches intact withacceptable compaction levels and limited grading. The soil organic matter, pH and chemistry in the A horizon may not besuitable for the proposed plants and may need to be modified as required.2.Modifications:a.Using a trenching machine, dig trenches to the extent and depth shown on the plans and details.b.Backfill the trench with the soil removed from the trench. Add additional site soil if needed to fill the trenchto be flush to the existing grade after the soil settlement.E.Modified existing soil - compacted subsoil1.Description of condition to be modified: Deep soil compaction the result of previous grading, filling and dynamic orstatic compaction forces. Original A horizon likely removed or buried. The soil organic matter, pH and chemistry in the Ahorizon is likely not suitable for the proposed plants and should be modified as required.2.Soil Ripping:a.Step one: After grading and removing all plants and debris from the surface, using a tracked dozer orsimilar large grading equipment, loosen the soil by dragging a ripping shank or chisel thru the soil todepths of 24 inches with ripping shanks spaced 18 inches or less apart in two directions. The number ofshanks per pull is dependent on the degree of soil compaction and the size of the dozer.b.Step 2: Spread 3 - 4 inches of Compost over the ripped area and till into the top 6 inches of the soilsurface.3.Soil Fracturing:a.Step one: After grading and removing all plants and debris from the surface, spread 2 - 3 inches ofCompost over the surface of the soil. Loosen the soil to depth of 18 - 24 inches, using a backhoe to diginto the soil through the Compost. Lift and then drop the loosened soil immediately back into the hole.The bucket then moves to the adjacent soil and repeats the process until the entire area indicated hasbeen loosened.b.Step 2: Spread 3-4 inches of Compost over the ripped area and till into the top 6 inches of the soilsurface.4.Trenching:a.Step one: After grading and removing all plants and debris from the surface using a chain trenchingmachine, dig 24 inch deep trenches, 24 inches apart across the entire area. Maintain an 18 - inchstandoff from the edges of all curbs, paving and structures. Backfill the trenches with Compost.b.Step 2: Spread 3 - 4 inches of Compost over the trenches area and till into the top 6 inches of the soilsurface. Compost tilling treatment shall extend to the edges of curbs, paving and structures.5.Following soil ripping or fracturing the average penetration resistance should be less than 250 psi to the depth ofthe ripping or fracturing.6.Do not start planting into ripped or fractured soil until soil has been settled or leave grades sufficiently high toanticipate settlement of 10 - 15% of ripped soil depth.F.Modified existing soil - low organic matter1.Description of condition to be modified: Low soil organic matter and/or missing A horizon but soil is not compactedexcept for some minor surface compaction. The soil organic matter, pH and/or chemistry are likely not suitable for theproposed plants and should be modified as required.2.Modifications:a.Spread 3 - 4 inches of Compost over the surface of the soil and make chemical adjustment asrecommended by the soil test.b.Till Compost into the top 6 inches of the soil.G.Modified existing soil - soil within the root zone of existing established trees1.Description of condition to be modified: Surface compaction near or above root limited levels in the upper soilhorizon the result of traffic or other mechanical compaction.2.Modifications:a.Remove the tops of all plants to be removed from the root zone. Remove sod with a walk behind sodcutter. Do not grub out the roots of plats to be removed.b.Use a pneumatic air knife to loosen the top 9 - 12 inches of the soil. Surface roots may move andseparate from soil during this process but the bark on roots should not be broken1.)Pneumatic air knife shall be as manufactured by:Concept Engineering Group, Inc., Verona, PA (412) 826-8800 or Supersonic Air Knife, Inc., AllisonPark, PA (866) 328 5723c.Make chemical adjustment as recommended by the soil test and add 2 - 3 inches of Compost over thesoil.d.Using the pneumatic air knife, mix the Compost into the top 6 - 8 inches of the loosened soil.e.Work in sections such that the entire process - including irrigation - can be completed in one day. Applyapproximately one inch of water over the loosened soil at the completion of each day's work. Apply mulchor turf as indicated on the drawings within one week of the completion of work.2.8PLANTING SOIL MIXESH.General definition: Mixes of Existing Soil or Imported Topsoil, Coarse Sand, and or Compost to make a new soilthat meets the project goals for the indicated planting area. These may be mixed off site or onsite, and will vary in Mixcomponents and proportions as indicated.I.Planting Mix - moderately slow draining soil for trees and shrub beds1.A Mix of Imported Topsoil, Coarse Sand and Compost. The approximate Mix ratio shall be:Mix component% by moist volumeImported Topsoil unscreened 45 - 50%Coarse sand40 - 45%Compost10%2.Final tested organic matter between 2.75 and 4% (by dry weight).3.Mix the Coarse Sand and Compost together first and then add to the Topsoil. Mix with a loader bucket to looselyincorporate the Topsoil into the Coarse Sand/Compost Mix. DO NOT OVER MIX! Do not mix with a soil blending machine.Do not screen the soil. Clumps of Soil, Compost and Coarse Sand will be permitted in the overall Mix.4.At the time of final grading, add fertilizer if required to the Planting Soil at rates recommended by the testingresults for the plants to be grown.

5.Provide a two gallon sample with testing data that includes recommendations for chemical additives for the typesof plants to be grown. Samples and testing data shall be submitted at the same time.2.9PRE - EMERGENT HERBICIDESA.Chemical herbicides are designed to prevent seeds of selective plants from germinating. Exact type of herbicideshall be based on the specific plants to be controlled and the most effective date of application.B.Submit report of expected weed problems and the recommendation of the most effective control for approval byOwner's Representative. Provide manufacturer's literature and material certification that the product meets therequirements.2.10HEAVY DUTY PIPE DRAIN PIPEA.Drain pipe shall be 4 inch diameter, perforated, PVC, Schedule 40 pipe. Holes in the pipe shall only be on thebottom quadrant. All fittings, elbows, unions, T's and screw caps shall be the same material and from the samemanufacturer as the pipe. "T" and elbow joints shall be sanitary type connections. All joints shall be solvent welded.Submit manufacturers product literature for approval by the Owner's Representative.1.When pipe has perforations on all quadrants, drape a 12 inch wide 4 mil plastic sheet over the length of the pipeto force water to the bottom of the pipe.B.Clean out: Clean out risers shall be 4 inch diameter Schedule 40 PVC solid pipe compatible with the bottomfitting and clean out screw cap. Elbow fitting at the bottom of the clean out riser. When the cleanout is in the middle of apipe run the fitting shall be a sanitary T fitting. Screw cap FITTING shall be PVC Schedule 40.2.11MEDIUM DUTY PIPE DRAIN PIPEA.Drain pipe shall be 4 inch diameter, perforated, PVC, double wall (smooth interior wall / corrugated exterior wall)pipe. Holes in the pipe shall only be on the bottom quadrant. All fittings, elbows, unions, T's and screw caps shall be thesame material and from the same manufacturer as the pipe. "T" and elbow joints shall be sanitary type connections. Alljoints shall be gasketed bell and spigot. Example source A -2000 by Contech Construction Products or approved equal.Submit manufacturers product literature for approval by the Owner's Representative.1.When pipe has perforations on all quadrants, drape a 12 inch wide 4 mil plastic sheet over the length of the pipeto force water to the bottom of the pipe.B.Clean out: Clean out risers shall be 4 inch diameter Schedule 40 PVC solid pipe compatible with the bottomfitting and clean out screw cap. Elbow fitting at the bottom of the clean out riser. When the cleanout is in the middle of apipe run the fitting shall be a sanitary T fitting. Screw cap FITTING shall be PVC Schedule 40.2.12LIGHT DUTY PIPE DRAIN PIPEA.Drain pipe shall be 4 inch diameter, perforated, HDPE, single wall corrugated exterior pipe. ASTM F405. Allfittings, elbows, unions, T's and screw caps shall be the same material and from the same manufacturer as the pipe. Alljoints shall be gasketed bell and spigot. Example source ADS Single Wall Pipe by Advance Drainage Systems orapproved equal. Submit manufacturers product literature for approval by the Owner's Representative.1.When pipe has perforations on all quadrants, drape a 12 inch wide 4 mil plastic sheet over the length of the pipeto force water to the bottom of the pipe.B.Clean out: Clean out risers shall be 4 inch diameter Schedule 40 PVC solid pipe compatible with the bottomfitting and clean out screw cap. Elbow fitting at the bottom of the clean out riser. When the cleanout is in the middle of apipe run the fitting shall be a sanitary T fitting. Screw cap FITTING shall be PVC Schedule 40.PART 3 EXECUTION3.1SITE EXAMINATIONA.Prior to installation of Planting Soil, examine site to confirm that existing conditions are satisfactory for the workof this section to proceed.1.Confirm that the subgrade is at the proper elevation and compacted as required. Subgrade elevations shall slopetoward the under drain lines as shown on the drawings.2.Confirm that surface all areas to be filled with Planting Soil are free of construction debris, refuse, compressible orbiodegradable materials, stones greater than 2 inches diameter, soil crusting films of silt or clay that reduces or stopsdrainage from the Planting Soil into the subsoil; and/or standing water. Remove unsuitable material from the site.3.Confirm that no adverse drainage conditions are present.4.Confirm that no conditions are present which are detrimental to plant growth.5.Confirm that utility work has been completed per the drawings.6.Confirm that irrigation work, which is shown to be installed below prepared soil levels, has been completed.B.If unsatisfactory conditions are encountered, notify the Owner's Representative immediately to determinecorrective action before proceeding.3.2COORDINATION WITH PROJECT WORKA.The Contractor shall coordinate with all other work that may impact the completion of the work.B.Prior to the start of work, prepare a detailed schedule of the work for coordination with other trades.C.Coordinate the relocation of any irrigation lines, heads or the conduits of other utility lines that are in conflict withtree locations. Root balls shall not be altered to fit around lines. Notify the Owner's Representative of any conflictsencountered.3.3GRADE AND ELEVATION CONTROLA.Provide grade and elevation control during installation of Planting Soil. Utilize grade stakes, surveying equipment,and other means and methods to assure that grades and contours conform to the grades indicated on the plans.3.4SITE PREPARATIONA.Excavate to the proposed subgrade. Maintain all required angles of repose of the adjacent materials as shown onthe drawings or as required by this specification. Do not over excavate compacted subgrades of adjacent pavement orstructures. Maintain a supporting 1:1 side slope of compacted subgrade material along the edges of all paving andstructures where the bottom of the paving or structure is above the bottom elevation of the excavated planting area.B.Remove all construction debris and material including any construction materials from the subgrade.C.Confirm that the subgrade is at the proper elevation and compacted as required. Subgrade elevations shall slopeapproximately parallel to the finished grade and/or toward the subsurface drain lines as shown on the drawings.D.In areas where Planting Soil is to be spread, confirm subgrade has been scarified.E.Protect adjacent walls, walks and utilities from damage or staining by the soil. Use 1/2 inch plywood and orplastic sheeting as directed to cover existing concrete, metal and masonry work and other items as directed during theprogress of the work.1.At the end of each working day, clean up any soil or dirt spilled on any paved surface.2.Any damage to the paving or site features or work shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense.3.5SOIL MOISTUREA.Volumetric soil moisture level, in both the Planting Soil and the root balls of all plants, prior to, during and afterplanting shall be above permanent wilt point and below field capacity for each type of soil texture within the followingranges.Soil texturePermanent wilting pointFieldcapacitySand, Loamy sand, Sandy loam5 - 8%12 - 18%Loam, Sandy clay, Sandy clay loam14 - 25%27 - 36%Clay loam, Silt loam11 - 22%31 - 36%Silty clay, Silty clay loam22 - 27%38 - 41%B.The Contractor shall confirm the soil moisture levels with a moisture meter (Digital Soil Moisture Meter,DSMM500 by General Specialty Tools and Instruments, or approved equivalent). If moisture is found to be too low, theplanting holes shall be filled with water and allowed to drain before starting any planting operations. If the moisture is toohigh, suspend planting operations until the soil moisture drains to below field capacity.3.6EXISTING SOIL MODIFICATIONA.Follow the requirements for modifying existing soil as indicated in Part 2 for the different types of soilmodifications. The extent of the areas of different soil modification types are indicated on the Soils Plan or as directed bythe Owner's Representative.3.7DRAIN PIPE INSTALLATION1.Trench lines to depths and widths shown on plans.2.Place 2 - 3 inches Coarse Sand as bedding for pipes.3.Place pipe (holes facing down) to invert elevations shown on the plan.a.If pipe with holes on all sides is used drape a piece of 4 mil plastic 12 inches wide over top of pipe.b.Cover sides and top of pipe with Coarse Sand with min 4 inches of Coarse Sand cover above top of pipe.c.Backfill trench with Planting Soil compacted to same level as Planting Soil requirements.4.Add cleanout pipe reaching the surface at the uphill end of each pipe run as shown on drawings.5.Connect pipes to manhole or daylight outfall as shown on the drawings.3.8PLANTING SOIL and planting soil mix INSTALLATIONB.Prior to installing any Planting Soil from stockpiles or Planting Soil Mixes blended off site, the Owner'sRepresentative shall approve the condition of the subgrade and the previously installed subgrade preparation and theinstallation of subsurface drainage.C.All equipment utilized to install or grade Planting Soils shall be wide track or balloon tire machines rated with aground pressure of 4 psi or less. All grading and soil delivery equipment shall have buckets equipped with 6 inch longteeth to scarify any soil that becomes compacted.D.In areas of soil installation above existing subsoil, scarify the subgrade material prior to installing Planting Soil.1.Scarify the subsoil of the subgrade to a depth of 3 - 6 inches with the teeth of the back hoe or loader bucket, tilleror other suitable device.2.Immediately install the Planting Soil. Protect the loosened area from traffic. DO NOT allow the loosened subgradeto become compacted.3.In the event that the loosened area becomes overly compacted, loosen the area again prior to installing thePlanting Soil.E.Install the Planting Soil in 12 - 18 inch lifts to the required depths. Apply compacting forces to each lift as requiredto attain the required compaction. Scarify the top of each lift prior to adding more Planting Soil by dragging the teeth of aloader bucket or backhoe across the soil surface to roughen the surface.F.Phase work such that equipment to deliver or grade soil does not have to operate over previously installedPlanting Soil. Work in rows of lifts the width of the extension of the bucket on the loader. Install all lifts in one row before proceeding to the next. Work out from the furthest part of each bed from the soil delivery point to the edge of the each bedarea.G.Where possible place large trees first and fill Planting Soil around the root ball.H.Installing soil with soil or mulch blowers or soil slingers shall not be permitted due to the over mixing and soil pedbreakdown cause by this type of equipment.I.Where travel over installed soil is unavoidable, limit paths of traffic to reduce the impact of compaction in PlantingSoil. Each time equipment passes over the installed soil it shall reverse out of the area along the same path with the teethof the bucket dropped to scarify the soil. Comply with the paragraph “Compaction Reduction” (section 3.9) in the eventthat soil becomes over compacted.J.The depths and grades shown on the drawings are the final grades after settlement and shrinkage of thecompost material. The Contractor shall install the Planting Soil at a higher level to anticipate this reduction of Planting Soilvolume. A minimum settlement of approximately 10 - 15% of the soil depth is expected. All grade increases are assumedto be as measured prior to addition of surface Compost till layer, mulch, or sod.3.9Compaction requirements for installed or modified Planting SoilA.Compact installed Planting Soil to the compaction rates indicated and using the methods approved for the soilmockup. Compact each soil lift as the soil is installed.B.Existing soil that is modified by tilling, ripping or fracturing shall have a density to the depth of the modification,after completion of the loosening, such that the penetrometer reads approximately 75 to 250 psi at soil moistureapproximately the mid-point between wilting point and field capacity. This will be approximately between 75 and 82% ofmaximum dry density standard proctor.C.Installed Planting Soil Mix and re-spread existing soil shall have a soil density through the required depth of theinstalled layers of soil, such that the penetrometer reads approximately 75 to 250 psi at soil moisture approximately themid-point between wilt point and field capacity. This will be approximately between 75 and 82% of maximum dry densitystandard proctor.D.Planting Soil compaction shall be tested at each lift using a penetrometer calibrated to the mockup soil and itsmoisture level. The same penetrometer and moisture meter used for the testing of the mockup shall be used to testinstalled soil throughout the work.E.Maintain moisture conditions within the Planting Soil during installation or modification to allow for satisfactorycompaction. Suspend operations if the Planting Soil becomes wet. Apply water if the soil is overly dry.F.Provide adequate equipment to achieve consistent and uniform compaction of the Planting Soils. Use thesmallest equipment that can reasonably perform the task of spreading and compaction. Use the same equipment andmethods of compaction used to construct the Planting Soil mockup.G.Do not pass motorized equipment over previously installed and compacted soil except as authorized below.1.Light weight equipment such as trenching machines or motorized wheel barrows is permitted to pass overfinished soil work.2.If work after the installation and compaction of soil compacts the soil to levels greater than the aboverequirements, follow the requirements of the paragraph "Over Compaction Reduction" below.3.10OVER COMPACTION REDUCTIONA.Any soil that becomes compacted to a density greater than the specified density and/or the density in theapproved mockup shall be dug up and reinstalled. This requirement includes compaction caused by other sub-contractorsafter the Planting Soil is installed and approved.B.Surface roto tilling shall not be considered adequate to reduce over compaction at levels 6 inches or greaterbelow finished grade.3.11INSTALLATION OF CHEMICAL ADDITIVESA.Following the installation of each soil and prior to fine grading and installation of the Compost till layer, applychemical additives as recommended by the soil test, and appropriate to the soil and specific plants to be installed.B.Types, application rates and methods of application shall be approved by the Owner's Representative prior toany applications.3.12FINE GRADINGA.The Owner's Representative shall approve all rough grading prior to the installation of Compost, fine grading,planting, and mulching.B.Grade the finish surface of all planted areas to meet the grades shown on the drawings, allowing the finishedgrades to remain higher (10 - 15% of depth of soil modification) than the grades on the grading plan, as defined inparagraph Planting Soil Installation, to anticipate settlement over the first year.C.Utilize hand equipment, small garden tractors with rakes, or small garden tractors with buckets with teeth for finegrading to keep surface rough without further compaction. Do not use the flat bottom of a loader bucket to fine grade, as itwill cause the finished grade to become overly smooth and or slightly compressed.D.Provide for positive drainage from all areas toward the existing inlets, drainage structures and or the edges ofplanting beds. Adjust grades as directed to reflect actual constructed field conditions of paving, wall and inlet elevations.Notify the Owner's Representative in the event that conditions make it impossible to achieve positive drainage.E.Provide smooth, rounded transitions between slopes of different gradients and direction. Modify the grade so thatthe finish grade before adding mulch and after settlement is one or two inches below all paving surfaces or as directed bythe drawings.F.Fill all dips and remove any bumps in the overall plane of the slope. The tolerance for dips and bumps in shruband ground cover planting areas shall be a 2 inch deviation from the plane in 10 feet. The tolerance for dips and bumps inlawn areas shall be a 1 inch deviation from the plane in 10 feet.3.13INSTALLATION OF COMPOST TILL LAYERG.After Planting Soil Mixes are installed in planting bed areas and just prior to the installation of shrub orgroundcover plantings, spread 3 - 4 inches of Compost over the beds and roto till into the top 4 - 6 inches of the PlantingSoil. This step will raise grades slightly above the grades required in paragraph “Fine Grading”. This specificationanticipates that the raise in grade due to this tilling will settle within a few months after installation as Compost breaksdown. Additional settlement as defined in paragraph “Planting Soil and Planting Soil Mix installation” must still beaccounted for in the setting of final grades.3.14CLEAN - UPA.During installation, keep the site free of trash, pavements reasonably clean and work area in an orderly conditionat the end of each day. Remove trash and debris in containers from the site no less than once a week.1.Immediately clean up any spilled or tracked soil, fuel, oil, trash or debris deposited by the Contractor from allsurfaces within the project or on public right of ways and neighboring property.B.Once installation is complete, wash all soil from pavements and other structures. Ensure that mulch is confinedto planting beds and that all tags and flagging tape are removed from the site. The Owner's Representative seals are toremain on the trees and removed at the end of the warranty period.1.Make all repairs to grades, ruts, and damage to the work or other work at the site.2.Remove and dispose of all excess Planting Soil, subsoil, mulch, plants, packaging, and other material brought tothe site by the Contractor.3.15PLANTING SOIL AND MODIFIED EXISTING SOIL PROTECTIONA.The Contractor shall protect installed and/or modified Planting Soil from damage including contamination andover compaction due to other soil installation, planting operations, and operations by other Contractors or trespassers.Maintain protection during installation until acceptance. Utilize fencing and matting as required or directed to protect thefinished soil work. Treat, repair or replace damaged Planting Soil immediately.B.Loosen compacted Planting Soil and replace Planting Soil that has become contaminated as determined by theOwner's Representative. Planting Soil shall be loosened or replaced at no expense to the Owner.a.Till and restore grades to all soil that has been driven over or compacted during the installation of plants.b.Where modified existing soil has become contaminated and needs to be replaced, provide imported soilthat is of similar composition, depth and density as the soil that was removed.3.16PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTIONA.The Contractor shall protect planting and related work and other site work from damage due to plantingoperations, operations by other Contractors or trespassers.1.Maintain protection during installation until the date of plant acceptance (see specifications section - Planting).Treat, repair or replace damaged work immediately.2.Provide temporary erosion control as needed to stop soil erosion until the site is stabilized with mulch, plantingsor turf.B.Damage done by the Contractor, or any of their sub-contractors to existing or installed plants, or any other partsof the work or existing features to remain, including large existing trees, soil, paving, utilities, lighting, irrigation, otherfinished work and surfaces including those on adjacent property, shall be cleaned, repaired or replaced by the Contractorat no expense to the Owner. The Owner's Representative shall determine when such cleaning, replacement or repair issatisfactory. Damage to existing trees shall be assessed by a certified arborist.3.17Substantial Completion AcceptanceA.Upon written notice from the Contractor, the Owners Representative shall review the work and make adetermination if the work is substantially complete.B.The date of substantial completion of the planting soil shall be the date when the Owner's Representativeaccepts that all work in Planting, Planting Soil, and Irrigation installation sections is complete.3.18FINAL ACCEPTANCE / SOIL SETTLEMENTA.At the end of the plant warrantee and maintenance period, (see Specification section - Planting) the Owner'sRepresentative shall observe the soil installation work and establish that all provisions of the contract are complete andthe work is satisfactory.1.Restore any soil settlement and or erosion areas to the grades shown on the drawings. When restoring soilgrades remove plants and mulch and add soil before restoring the planting. Do not add soil over the root balls of plants oron top of mulch.B.Failure to pass acceptance: If the work fails to pass final acceptance, any subsequent observations must berescheduled as per above. The cost to the Owner for additional observations will be charged to the Contractor at theprevailing hourly rate of the Owner's Representative.Appendix to 32 9100 Planting soilExisting Soil Test DataEND OF SECTION 32 9100 SECTION 32 84 00IRRIGATIONPART 1 GENERAL1.1SUMMARYC.Irrigation system required for this work includes but is not limited to the furnishing of all labor, tools, materials,appliances, tests, permits, taxes, etc., necessary for the installation of a landscape irrigation system as herein specifiedand shown on the drawings, and the removal of all debris from the site.2.Locate, purchase, deliver and install piping, conduit, sleeves, 120 volt and low voltage electrical and waterconnections, valves, backflow preventer devices, controllers, rain sensors, spray and bubbler heads, drip irrigation lines, and associated accessories for a fully operational automatic irrigation system.3.Trenching and water settling of backfill material.4.Testing and startup of the irrigation system.5.Prepare an as built record set of drawings.6.Training of the Owner's maintenance personnel in the operational requirements of the Irrigation system.7.Clean up and disposal of all excess and surplus material.8.Maintenance of the irrigation system during the proscribed maintenance period.B.The system shall efficiently and evenly irrigate all areas and be complete in every respect and shall be left readyfor operation to the satisfaction of the Owner's Representative.C.Coordinate with other trades, as needed to complete work, including but not limited to Water Meter, Point ofConnection (POC), Backflow Preventer Device (BFPD) location, booster pump location and electrical hookups.1.2CONTRACT DOCUMENTSA.Shall consist of specifications and its general conditions and the drawings. The intent of these documents is toinclude all labor, materials, and services necessary for the proper execution of the work. The documents are to beconsidered as one. Whatever is called for by any part shall be as binding as if called for in all parts.1.3RELATED DOCUMENTS AND REFERENCESA.Related Documents:9.Drawings and general provisions of contract, including general and supplementary conditions and Division I specifications, apply to work of this section.10.Related Specification Sectionsa.Section - Plantingb.Section - Planting Soilc.Section - Lawnd.Sections - Mechanical/Plumbinge.Section - Tree and Plant Protectionf.Sections - ElectricalB.References:1.American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM): cited section numbers.2.National Sanitation Foundation (NSF): rating system.3.Irrigation Association: Turf & Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices1.4VERIFICATIONA.Irrigation piping and related equipment are drawn diagrammatically. Scaled dimensions are approximate only.Before proceeding with work, carefully check and verify dimensions and immediately notify the Owner's Representative ofdiscrepancies between the drawings or specifications and the actual conditions. Although sizes and locations of plantsand or irrigation equipment are drawn to scale wherever possible, it is not within the scope of the drawings to show allnecessary offsets, obstructions, or site conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible to install the work in such amanner that it will be in conformance to site conditions, complete, and in good working order.B.Piping and equipment is to be located within the designated planting areas wherever possible unless specificallydefined or dimensioned otherwise.1.5PERMITS AND REGULATIONSA.The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits related to this section of the work unless previously excludedunder provision of the contract or general conditions. The Contractor shall comply with all laws and ordinances bearing onthe operation or conduct of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor observes that a conflict exists betweenpermit requirements and the work outlined in the contract documents, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner'sRepresentative in writing including a description of any necessary changes and changes to the contract price resultingfrom changes in the work.B.Wherever references are made to standards or codes in accordance with which work is to be performed ortested, the edition or revision of the standards and codes current on the effective date of this contract shall apply, unlessotherwise expressly set forth.C.In case of conflict among any referenced standards or codes or between any referenced standards and codesand the specifications, the more restrictive standard shall apply or Owner's Representative shall determine which shallgovern.1.6PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSONA.The Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent property, and the public, and shall be responsible forany damages or injury due to the Contractor's actions.1.7CHANGES IN THE WORKA.The Owner's Representative may order changes in the work, and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly.All such orders and adjustments plus claims by the Contractor for extra compensation must be made and approved inwriting before executing the work involved.B.All changes in the work, notifications and Contractor's request for information (RFI) shall conform to the contractgeneral condition requirements.1.8CORRECTION OF WORKA.The Contractor shall re-execute any work that fails to conform to the requirements of the contract and shallremedy defects due to faulty materials or workmanship upon written notice from the Owner's Representative, at thesoonest as possible time that can be coordinated with other work, and seasonal weather demands, but not more than 90(ninety) days after notification. 1.9DEFINITIONSA.Owner's Representative: The person appointed by the Owner to represent their interest in the review andapproval of the work and to serve as the contracting authority with the Contractor. The Owner's Representative mayappoint other persons to review and approve any aspects of the work.B.Substantial Completion Acceptance: The date at the end of the Planting, Planting Soil, and Irrigation installationwhere the Owner's Representative accepts that all work in these sections is complete and the Warranty period has begun.This date may be different that the date of substantial completion for the other sections of the project.C.Final Acceptance: The date when the Owner's Representative accepts that the plants and work in this sectionmeet all the requirements of specification. It is intended that the materials and workmanship warranty for Planting,Planting Soil, and Irrigation work run concurrently.1.10SUBMITTALSA.See the contract General Conditions for policy and procedures related to submittals.B.Product data1.Submit a minimum of (3) complete lists of all irrigation equipment to be used, manufacturer's brochures,maintenance manuals, warrantees and operating instructions, within 15 days after the notice to proceed.a.This submission may be done digitally and all documents shall be submitted in one PDF document.2.The submittals shall be packaged and presented in an organized manner, in the quantity described in Division 1 of the specifications. Provide a table of contents of all submitted items.3.Clearly identify on each submitted sheet by underlining or highlighting (on each copy) the specific productbeing submitted for approval. Failure to clearly identify the specific product being submitted will result in a rejection for the entire submittal. No substitutions of material or procedures shall be made concerning thesedocuments without the written consent of an accepted equivalent by the Owner's Representative.4.Equipment or materials installed or furnished without prior approval of the Owner's Representative, may be rejected by the Owner's Representative and the Contractor shall be required to remove such materials from the site at their own expense.5.Approval of substitution of material and/or products, other than those specified shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with the requirements of the contract documents and specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible, at their own expense, for all changes that may result from the approvedsubstitutions, which affect the installation or operations other items of their own work and/or the work of other Contractors.C.Samples: Samples of the equipment may be required at the request of the Owner's Representative if theequipment is other than that specified.D.Other Submittals: Submit for approval:1.Documentation of the installer's qualifications.2.As built record set of drawings.3.Testing data from all required pressure testing.4.Backflow prevention device certification: Certification from the manufacturer or their representative that the back flow prevention device has been installed correctly according to the manufactures requirements.5.Booster pump certification: Certification from the manufacturer or their representative that the booster pumphas been installed correctly according to the manufacturer's requirements.6.Irrigation controller certification: Certification from the manufacturer or an authorized distributor that the Controller has been installed correctly according to the manufactures requirements.1.11OBSERVATION OF THE WORKA.The Owner's Representative may inspect the work at any time. They may remove samples of materials forconformity to specifications. Rejected materials shall be immediately removed from the site and replaced at theContractor's expense. The cost of testing materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the Contractor.

B.The Owner's Representative shall be informed of the progress of the work so the work may be observed at thefollowing key times in the construction process. The Owner's Representative shall be afforded sufficient time to schedulevisit to the site. Failure of the Owner's Representative to make field observations shall not relieve the Contractor frommeeting all the requirements of this specification.1.Trenching, directional boring, and sleeving review.2.Hydrostatic pressure testing.3.Adjustment and coverage test.4.Pre - maintenance observation.5.Final acceptance / system malfunction corrections.1.12PRE - CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCEA.Schedule a pre - construction meeting with the Owner's Representative at least seven (7) days before beginningwork to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding the work, administrative procedures during constructionand project work schedule.1.13QUALITY ASSURANCEA.It is the intention of this specification to accomplish the work of installing an automatic irrigation system, which willoperate in an efficient and satisfactory manner. The irrigation system shall be installed and made operational according tothe workmanlike standards established for landscape installation and sprinkler irrigation operation as set forth by the mostrecent Best Management Practices (BMP) of the Irrigation Association.B.The specification can only indicate the intent of the work to be performed rather than a detailed description of theperformance of the work. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to install said materials and equipment in such amanner that they shall operate efficiently and evenly and support optimum plant growth and health.C.The Owner's Representative shall be the sole judge of the true intent of the drawings and specifications and ofthe quality of all materials furnished in performance of the contract.D.The Contractor shall keep one copy of all drawings and specifications on the work site, in good order. TheContractor shall make these documents available to the Owner's Representative when requested.E.In the event of any discrepancies between the drawings and the specification, the final decision as to which shallbe followed, shall be made by the Owner's Representative.F.In the event the installation is contradictory to the direction of the Owner's Representative, the installation shall berectified by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner. The Contractor shall immediately bring any suchdiscrepancies to the attention of the Owner's Representative.G.It shall be distinctly understood that no oral statement of any person shall be allowed in any manner to modifyany of the contract provisions. Changes shall be made only on written authorization of the Owner's Representative.H.Installer Qualifications: The installer shall be a firm having at least five (5) years of successful experience of ascope similar to that required for the work.a.Installer Field Supervision: The installer shall maintain on site an experienced full-time supervisor who can communicate in English with the Owner's Representative.b.Submit the installer's qualifications for approval.1.14IRRIGATION SYSTEM WARRANTY:A.The Contractor shall Warrantee all workmanship and materials for a period of 1 year (s) following theacceptance of the work.6.Any parts of the irrigation work that fails or is defective shall be replaced or reconstructed at no expense to the Owner including but not limited to: restoring grades that have settled in trenches and excavations relatedto the work. Reconstruction shall include any plantings, soil, mulch or other parts of the constructedlandscape that may be damaged during the repair or that results from soil settlement.B.The date of acceptance of the work and start of the Guarantee period shall be determined by the Owner'sRepresentative, upon the finding that the entire irrigation system is installed as designed and specified, and found to beoperating correctly, supplying water evenly to all planting and/or lawn areas.C.The system controller shall be warranted by the equipment manufacturer against equipment malfunction anddefects for a period of 1 year, following the acceptance of the work.D.Neither the final acceptance nor any provision in the contract documents shall relieve the Contractor ofresponsibility for faulty materials or workmanship. The Contractor shall remedy any defects within a period of seven (7)days (s) from the date of notification of a defect.1.15SITE CONDITIONSA.It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be aware of all surface and sub-surface conditions, and to notify theOwner's Representative, in writing, of any circumstances that would negatively impact the installation of the work. Do notproceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.1.16DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLINGA.All materials and equipment shall be stored properly and protected as required by the Contractor. The Contractorshall be entirely responsible for damages or loss by weather or other cause to work under the contract. Materials shall befurnished in ample quantities and at such times as to ensure uninterrupted progress of the work.B.Deliver the products to the job site in their original unopened container with labels intact and legible at time ofuse.C.Store in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations.1.17PROTECTIONA.The Contractor shall continuously maintain adequate protection of all their work from damage, destruction, orloss, and shall protect the owner's property from damage arising in connection with this contract. Contractor shall makegood any such damage, destruction, loss or injury. Contractor shall adequately protect adjacent property as provided bylaw and the contract documents.B.The Contractor shall maintain sufficient safeguards, such as railings, temporary walks, lights, etc., against theoccurrence of accidents, injuries or damage to any person or property resulting from their work, and shall alone beresponsible for the same if such occurs.C.All existing paving, structures, equipment or plant material shall be protected at all times, including the irrigationsystem related to plants, from damage by workers and equipment. The Contractor shall follow all protection requirementsincluding plant protection provision of the general contract documents. All damages shall be repaired or replaced at theContractor's expense. Repairs and or replacement shall be to the satisfaction of the Owner's Representative, includingthe selection of a Contractor to undertake the repair or maintenance. Repairs shall be at no cost to the owner.1.For trees damaged to the point where they will not be expected to survive or which are severely disfiguredand that are too large to replace, the cost of damages shall be as determined by the Owner's arborist usingaccepted tree value evaluation methods.D.The Contractor shall refrain from trenching within the drip line of any existing tree to remain. The Owner'sRepresentative may require the Contractor to relocate proposed irrigation work, bore lines beneath roots or use air spadetechnology to dig trenches through and under the root system to avoid damage to existing tree root areas.1.18EXCAVATING AROUND UTILITIESA.Contractor shall carefully examine the civil, record, and survey drawings to become familiar with the existingunderground conditions before digging.1.Do not begin any excavation until all underground utilities have been located and marked.Determine location of underground utilities and perform work in a manner that will avoid possible damage. Hand excavate, as required. Maintain stakes and or markings set by others until parties concerned mutually agree to their removal.B.Notification of Local Utility Locator Service, Insert PHONE NUMBER, is required for all excavation aroundutilities. The Contractor is responsible for knowing the location and avoiding utilities that are not covered by the Local Utility Locator Service. C.Section 4216/4217 of the government code requires a dig-alert identification number be issued before a “permitto excavate” will be valid. For your dig-alert identification number call underground service alert toll free 1-800-422-4133two working days before beginning construction.1.19POINT OF CONNECTIONA.The point of connection of the irrigation system to its electrical power sources shall be provided by the irrigationinstaller. All connections shall be made by a licensed electrical Contractor per governing codes at the location shown onthe drawings.B.The point of connection of the irrigation system to its potable and or non-potable water sources, including themain shutoff valve and backflow preventer shall be provided by the irrigation installer. All connections shall be made by alicensed Contractor per governing codes, at the location shown on the drawings.C.The point of connection of the irrigation system to its potable and or non-potable water sources, including themain shutoff valve and backflow preventer shall be provided by the General Contractor's licensed plumbing Contractorper governing codes at the location shown on the drawings. The minimum size and water pressure of the pressurized linewill be as noted on the irrigation drawing.1.20TEMPORARY UTILITIESA.All temporary piping, wiring, meters, panels and other related appurtenances required between source of supplyand point of use shall be provided by the Contractor and coordinated with the Owner's Representative. Existing utilitiesmay be used with the written permission of the owner.1.21CUTTING, PATCHING, TRENCHING AND DIGGINGA.The Contractor shall do all cutting, fitting, trenching or patching of their work that may be required to make itsseveral parts come together as shown upon, or implied by, the drawings and specifications for the completed project.B.Digging and trenching operations shall be suspended when the soil moisture is above field capacity.1.22USE OF PREMISESA.The Contractor shall confine their apparatus; the storage of materials, and the operations of their workers to limitsindicated by the law, ordinances, or permits and shall not unreasonably encumber the premises with their materials.B.Contractor parking, and material and equipment storage shall in areas approved by the Owner's Representative.1.23AS BUILT RECORD SET OF DRAWINGSA.Immediately upon the installation of any buried pipe or equipment, the Contractor shall indicate on the progressrecord drawings the locations of said pipe or equipment. The progress record drawings shall be made available at anytime for review by the Owner's Representative.

B.The main valve body shall be cast bronze (ASTM B 584).C.The access covers shall be bronze (ASTM B 584 or Brass ASTM B 16)D.The assembly shall be of the balanced piston design and shall reduce the pressure in both flow and no flowconditions.E.Pressure regulator shall be as indicated on the drawings.2.7.WYE STRAINERA.Strainer shall conform to MIL - S -16293, and be ANSI 3rd party certified to comply with the states leadplumbing law 0.25% maximum weighted average lead content.B.The main body shall be low lead bronze (ASTM B 584)C.The access covers shall be yellow brass or cast bronze (ASTM B 16 or ASTM B 584)D.Strainer screen shall be 300 series stainless steel available in 20, 40, 60, 80, or 100 mesh.E.Wye strainer shall be as indicated on the plans.2.8BACKFLOW PREVENTER CAGEA.A heavy-duty steel mesh cage with rust proof finish. The caging shall be sized to allow space for the entire pipingassembly associated with the Backflow Preventer unit, and all associated equipment.B.The cage shall include the manufacturers' standard tamper proof locking mechanism.C.Provide a concrete base as detailed on the drawings.D.Backflow Preventer Cage type, manufacturer and color shall be as indicated on the plans.2.9BOOSTER PUMPE.Booster pump shall be housed in a sturdy, locking, weather-resistant case, furnished for maximum exteriorprotection.F.Booster pump shall be as indicated on the drawings. .2.10BALL VALVESA.Ball valves for 3/4 inch through 2 - 1/2 inch shall be of PVC, block, tru-union design with EDPDM seals ando-ring.B.Ball valves for 3 inch and larger shall be gate design and shall be iron body, brass or bronze mounted AWWAgate valves, and shall have a clear waterway equal to the full nominal diameter of the valve, and shall be rubber gasket,flanged or mechanical joint only, and shall be able to withstand a continuous working pressure of 150 PSI. Valve shall beequipped with a square-operating nut.C.All ball valves located in a valve manifold shall be the same size as the main line (1-1/2 inch size minimum).Provide pipe - reducing adapters down stream of valves, as required. All ball valves in line shall be the same size as thepipe.D.Ball valves shall be as indicated on the drawings.2.11CHECK VALVESA.Swing check valves 2 inch and smaller shall be 200 lbs., W.O.G., bronze construction with replaceablecomposition, neoprene or rubber disc and shall meet or exceed federal specification WW- V -5ld, class a, type iv.B.Anti - drain valves shall be of heavy-duty virgin PVC construction with female iron pipe thread inlet and outlet.Internal parts shall be stainless steel and neoprene. Anti - drain valves shall be field adjustable against draw out from 5 to40 feet of head.C.Check valves shall be as indicated on the drawings.2.12REMOTE CONTROL VALVESA.Remote control valves shall be electrically operated, single seat, normally closed configuration, equipped withflow control adjustment and capability for manual operation.B.Valves shall be actuated by a normally closed low wattage solenoid using 24 volts, 50/60 cycle solenoid powerrequirement. Solenoid shall be epoxy encased. A union shall be installed on the discharge end.1.Battery operated controllers and controllers utilizing DC power shall be actuate by a normally closed low wattage solenoid using 9 volts. A union shall be installed on the discharge end.C.Remote control valves shall be wired to controller in same numerical sequence as indicated on drawings.D.Remote control valves shall be as indicated on the drawings.2.13SURGE ARRESTORA.Surge arrestor shall be a single copper piece with a one - inch (1") threaded lead free brass connection.B. Surge arrestor shall be designed to operate on all domestic and commercial lines with a minimum 150 PSIworking pressure.C. Surge arrestor shall be as indicated on the drawings.2.14MASTER CONTROL VALVESD.Master Control Valve shall be compatible with the irrigation controller.E.Master control valves shall be as indicated on the drawings.2.15FLOW SENSORA.Flow sensor shall be compatible with the irrigation controller.B.Flow sensor shall be as indicated on the drawings.2.16HYDROMETERC.Hydrometer shall be compatible with the irrigation controller.D.Hydrometer shall be as indicated on the drawings.2.17QUICK COUPLER VALVESA.Quick coupler valves shall be a one or two piece, heavy-duty brass construction with a working pressure of 150PSI with a built in flow control and a self - closing valve.B.Quick coupler shall be equipped with locking red brass cap covered with durable yellow thermo-plastic rubbercover. Key size shall be compatible with quick coupler and of same manufacturer.C.Quick coupler valves shall be as indicated on the drawings.2.18SPRINKLER HEADSD.All sprinkler heads shall have check valves installed.E.All sprinkler heads shall be as indicated on the drawings.F.Riser nipples for all sprinkler heads shall be the same size as the riser opening in the sprinkler body andfabricated as shown on the drawings.2.19EMITTERS.A.All emitters shall be pressure compensating.B.All emitters shall be as indicated on the drawings.C.Swing joints that are installed with the emitter shall be the same size as the emitter opening and as shown on thedrawings.2.20AUTOMATIC CONTROLLERD.Controller shall be housed in a sturdy, locking, weather - resistant case, furnished for maximum exteriorprotection.E.Controller shall be equipped with evapo-transpiration (ET) sensor, which adjusts the controller programmingbased on local climatic conditions. The sensor shall also have a rain sensing shut-off switch, wind sensing shut off switch,and freeze sensing shut-off of switch.1.If a moisture sensor is used in lieu of an evapo-transpiration sensor an additional sensor, which has a rain-sensing shut - off switch, wind sensing shut-off switch, and freeze sensing shut-off switch shall be provided.C.Automatic controller shall be as indicated on the drawings.2.21CONTROLLER DECODERSD.All decoders shall be per the controller manufacturer's specifications.E.Decoder model number shall be as shown on the drawings.2.22LIGHTING ARRESTORSF.All lighting arrestors shall be per the controller manufacturer's specifications.G.Lighting arrestor model numbers shall be as shown on the drawings.2.23MOISTURE SENSORSH.All moisture sensors shall be approved for use by the controller manufacturer.I.Moisture sensor model number shall be as shown on the drawings.2.24ELECTRICAL CONTROL WIRINGA.Low voltage1.The electrical control wire shall be direct burial type UF, no. 14 AWG, solid, single conductor, copper wire UL approved or larger, if required to operate system as designed.a.For 2 - Wire controllers all irrigation wire for the controller, flow sensor, master valve, hydrometer, remotecontrol valves and moisture sensors shall be per the controller manufacturer's specifications and recommendations.2.Color code wires to each valve. Common wire shall be white.3.If multiple controllers are being utilized, and wire paths of different controllers cross each other, both common and control wires from each controller to be of different colors.4.Control wire splices: Splices are when required shall be placed in splice boxes.5.Wire connections shall be per the controller manufacturer's specifications and recommendations.

B.High voltage1.Shall be of type as required by local codes and ordinances.2.Shall be of proper size to accommodate needs of equipment it is to serve.2.25VALVE BOXES AND MATERIALSA.Valve boxes: valve boxes shall be constructed of concrete fiber material, natural gray in color, with rigid base andsides and shall be supplied with bolt lock cover secured with stainless steel bolts. Cover shall be identified as shown ondrawings. Provide box extensions as required.1.Surge Arrestors shall use a 14 inch x 19 inch x 24" rectangular box.2.Master valves, flow sensors, remote control irrigation valves, gate valves, and ball valves 3 inch or less in size shall use a 14 inch x 19 inch x 12 inch rectangular box.3.Quick coupler valves, wire splices, and grounding rods shall use a 10 inch circular box.4.Grounding rods shall be in a 8 inch circular box.2.26CONCRETE THRUST BLOCKSA.Concrete thrust blocks shall be sized per the pipe manufactures requirement or as indicated on the drawings.2.27VALVE IDENTIFICATION TAGSA.Valve Identification Tags shall be 2.25 inch x 2.65 inch polyurethane. Color: potable water; yellow / Non-potablewater; purple. Tags shall be permanently attached to each remote control valve with tamper proof seals as indicated onthe drawings.2.28EQUIPMENT TO BE FURNISHED TO OWNERA.Two (2) sets of keys for each automatic controller.B.Two (2) 48 inch tee wrenches for operating the gate valves.C.Three (3) sets of special tools required for removing, disassembling and adjusting each type of sprinkler andvalve supplied on this project.D.Five (5) Extra sprinkler heads, nozzles, shrub adapters, nozzle filter screens, for each type used on the project.E.Two (2) quick coupler keys to match manufacturer type of quick coupler.F.Two (2) decoders of each type used on the project.G.One (1) moisture sensor of each type used on the project.2.29INCIDENTAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENTA.Furnish all materials and equipment not specified above, but which are necessary for completion of the work asintended.2.30MAIN LINE LOCATOR TAPEA.3 - inch wide plastic detectable locator tape.2.31MAIN LINE AND LATERAL LINE BEDDING SANDA.Sand shall consist of natural or manufactured granular material, free of organic material, mica, loam, clay orother substances not suitable for the intended purpose.B.Sand shall be masonry sand ASTM C 144 or coarse concrete sand, ASTM C 33.PART 3 EXECUTION3.1GENERAL REQUIREMENTSA.Code requirements shall be those of state and municipal codes and regulations locally governing this work,providing that any requirements of the drawings and specifications, not conflicting therewith, but exceeding the coderequirements, shall govern unless written permission to the contrary is granted by the Owner's Representative.B.Extreme care shall be exercised at all times by the Contractor in excavating and working in the project area dueto existing utilities and irrigation systems to remain. Contractor shall be fully responsible for expenses incurred in therepair of damages caused by their operation.1.The Contractor is responsible for identifying and maintaining existing irrigation main lines that supply water to areas on the site as noted on the drawings and outside of the proposed limit of work. The Contractor shall relocate or replace existing irrigation main line piping as required to provide a continuous supply of water to all areas of existing irrigation on site.a.Providing continuous water supply shall include hand watering and or the use of watering trucks to provide adequate water.C.Plan locations of backflow preventers, valves, controllers, irrigation lines, sleeves, spray heads and otherequipment are diagrammatic and indicate the spacing and relative locations of all installations. Final site conditions andexisting and proposed plantings shall determine final locations and adjusted as necessary and as directed to meetexisting and proposed conditions and obtain complete water coverage. Minor changes in locations of the above fromlocations shown shall be made as necessary to avoid existing and proposed trees, piping, utilities, structures, etc. at theContractor's expense or when directed by the Owner's Representative.1.The Contractor shall be held responsible for relocation of any items without first obtaining the Owner'sRepresentative's approval. The Contractor shall remove and relocate such items at their expense if so directed by the Owner's Representative.D.Prior to any work the Contractor shall stake out locations of all pipe, valves, equipment and irrigation heads andemitters using an approved staking method and maintain the staking of the approved layout in accordance with thedrawings and any required modifications. Verify all horizontal and vertical site dimensions prior to staking of heads. Donot exceed spacing shown on drawings for any given area. If such modified spacing demand additional or less materialthan shown on the drawings, notify the Owner's Representative before beginning any work in the adjacent area.E.Stub out main line at all end runs and as shown on drawings. Stub out wires for future connection whereindicated on plan and as directed.F.Point of connection shall be approximately as shown on drawings. Connect new underground piping and valvesand provide all flanges, adapters or other necessary fittings for connection.G.Permission to shut off any existing in - use water line must be obtained 48 hours in advance, in writing from theOwner. The Contractor shall receive instructions from the Owner's Representative as to the exact length of time of eachshut-off.H.No fittings shall be installed on pipe underneath pavement or walls.I.Prior to starting any work, Contractor shall obtain a reading of existing static water pressure (no flow condition) atthe designated point of connection and immediately submit written verification of pressure with date and time of recordingto Owner's Representative.3.2TRENCHING, DIRECTIONAL BORING AND SLEEVINGA.Perform all trenching, directional boring, sleeving and excavations as required for the installation of the workincluded under this section, including shoring of earth banks to prevent cave - ins.B.The Contractor may directional bore lines where it is practical or where required on the plans.1.Extend the bore 1' past the edge of pavement unless noted differently on the plans2.Cap ends of each bore and locate ends at finished grade using metal stakes.3.All boring and sleeving shall have detectable locator tape placed at the ends of the pipe.C.Make trenches for mains, laterals and control wiring straight and true to grade and free of protruding stones,roots or other material that would prevent proper bedding of pipe or wire.D.Excavate trenches wide enough to allow a minimum of 4 - inch between parallel pipelines and 8 - inches fromlines of other trades. Maintain 3 - inch vertical clearance between irrigation lines. Minimum transverse angle is 45degrees. All pipes shall be able to be serviced or replaced without disturbing the other pipes.E.Trenches for pipelines shall be made of sufficient depth to provide the minimum cover from finished grade asfollows:4.Pressure main line: 18 inches below finish grade and 24 - 30 inches below paved areas in Schedule 40 PVC sleeves.5.Reclaimed water constant pressure main lines shall cross at least twelve (12) inches below potable waterlines.a.If a constant pressure reclaimed water main line must be installed above a potable water line or less than twelve (12) inches below a potable water line, then reclaimed water line shall be installed within an approved protective sleeve. The sleeve shall extend ten (10) feet from each side of the center of the potable line, for a total of twenty (20) feet. The sleeve shall be color-coded (purple) for use with reclaimedwater.3.Lateral lines: 12 inches below finish grade and 18 inches below paved areas in Schedule 40 PVC sleeves.4.Control wiring: to the side of pressure main line and 24 inches below paved areas in Schedule 40 PVC sleeves.F.On new on - site systems (post - meter), the required horizontal separation between potable water lines,reclaimed water constant pressure main lines and sewer lines shall be a minimum of four (4) feet apart as directed by theproject engineer and/ or regulatory agency. Measurements shall be between facing surfaces, not pipe centerlines.G.When trenching through areas of imported or modified soil, deposit imported or modified soils on one side oftrench and subsoil on opposite side.H.Backfill the trench per the requirements in paragraphs “Backfilling and Compacting” below.

3.3PIPE INSTALLATIONA.General Pipe Installation1.Exercise caution in handling, loading and storing, of plastic pipe and fittings to avoid damage.a.The pipe and fittings shall be stored under cover until using, and shall be transported in a vehicle with a bed long enough to allow the length of pipe to lay flat so as not to be subjected to undue bending or concentrated external load at any point.b.All pipe that has been dented or damaged shall be discarded unless such dent or damaged section is cut out and pipe rejoined with a coupling.2.Trench depth shall be as specified above from the finish grade to the top of the pipe.3.Install a detectable pipe locator tape 6 to 8 inches above all main line pipes.B.Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC) Installation1.Under no circumstance is pipe to rest on concrete, rock, wood blocks, construction debris or similar items.2.No water shall be permitted in the pipe until a period of at least 24 hours has elapsed for solvent weld settingand curing.3.Install assemblies and pipe to conform to respective details and where shown diagrammatically on drawings,using first class workmanship and best standard practices as approved. All fittings that are necessary for proper connections such as swing joints, offsets, and reducing bushings that are not shown on details shall be installed as necessary and directed as part of the work.4.Dielectric bushings shall be used in any connections of dissimilar metals.5.Gasketed plastic pipe: pipe - to - pipe joints or pipe to fittings shall be made in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.6.Solvent weld or threaded plastic pipe:a.Installation of all pipe and fittings shall be in strict accordance with manufacturer's specifications.b.Pipe shall be cut using approved PVC pipe cutters only. Sawed joints are disallowed. All field cuts shall be beveled to remove burrs and excess before gluing.c.Welded joints shall be given a minimum of 15 minutes to set before moving or handling. Excess solventon the exterior of the joint shall be wiped clean immediately after assembly.d.Plastic to metal connections shall be made with plastic adapters and if necessary, short (not close) brassthreaded_nipples. Connection shall be made with two (2) wraps of Teflon tape and hand tightened plus one turn with a strap wrench.e.Snake pipe horizontally in trench to allow one (1) foot of expansion and contraction per 100 feet of straight run.f.Threaded pipe joints shall be made using Teflon tape. Solvent shall not be used with threaded joints. Pipe shall be protected from tool damage during assembly. All damaged pipe shall be removed and replaced.Take up threaded joints with light wrench pressure.g.No close nipples or risers are allowed. Cross connections in piping is disallowed.h.Center load pipe at 10 feet on center intervals with small amount of backfill to prevent arching and slipping under pressure. Other than this preliminary backfill all pipe joints, fittings and connections are to remain uncovered until successful completion of hydrostatic testing and written approval of the testingreport.i.Concrete thrust blocks shall be constructed behind all pipe fittings 1-1/2 inch diameter and larger at all changes of direction of 45 degrees or more.C.Galvanized Pipe Installation1.All joints shall be threaded with pipe joint compound used on all threads.2.Dielectric bushings shall be used in any connections of dissimilar metals.3.4TRENCHING, DIRECTIONAL BORING, AND SLEEVING REVIEW:A.Upon completion and installation of all trenching, directional boring, and sleeving, all installed irrigation controlwiring, lines and fittings shall be visually observed by the Owner's Representative unless otherwise authorized. Do notcover any wires, lines or fittings until they have been tested and observed by the Owner's Representative.3.5FLUSHINGA.Openings in piping system during installation are to be capped or plugged to prevent dirt and debris from enteringpipe and equipment. Remove plugs when necessary to flush or complete system.B.After completion and prior to the installation of any terminal fittings, the entire pipeline system shall be thoroughlyflushed to remove dirt, debris or other material.3.6HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TESTINGA.After flushing, and the installation of valves the following tests shall be conducted in the sequence listed below.The Contractor shall furnish all equipment; materials and labor necessary to perform the tests and all tests shall beconducted in the presence of the Owner's Representative.B.Water pressure tests shall be performed on all pressure main lines before any couplings, fittings, valves and thelike are concealed.C.Immediately prior to testing, all irrigation lines shall be purged of all entrapped air or debris by adjusting controlvalves and installing temporary caps forcing water and debris to be discharged from a single outlet.D.Test all pressure main line at 150 PSI. For a minimum of four (4) hours with an allowable loss of 5 PSI. Pressureand gauges shall be read in PSI, and calibrated such that accurate determination of potential pressure loss can beascertained.E.Re - test as required until the system meets the requirements. Any leaks, which occur during test period, will berepaired immediately following the test. All pipe shall be re - tested until final written acceptance.F.The Contractor is responsible for proving documentation stating the weather conditions, date, the start time andinitial water pressure readings, the finish time and final water pressure readings and the type of equipment used toperform the test. The documentation must be signed by a witness acceptable to the Owner, verifying all of the above -mentioned conditions.G.Submit a written report of the pressure testing results with the other above required information to the Owner'sRepresentative for approval.3.7BACKFLOW PREVENTER TESTINGA.The backflow preventer shall be tested according to procedures and results per the requirements of theFoundation for Cross - Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, University of Southern California or American WaterWorks Association whichever is more stringent.B.Testing shall be performed by a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester with a current certification from theAmerican Backflow Preventer Association.3.8CONTROLLER AND BOOSTER PUMP TESTING AND CERTIFICATIONC.Controller and booster Pump shall be certified by manufacturer (if Applicable for warranty)3.9BACKFILLING AND COMPACTINGA.Irrigation trenches shall be carefully backfilled with material approved for backfilling and free of rocks and debrisone (1) inch in diameter and larger. When back filling trenches in areas of imported or modified planting soil, replace anyexcavated subsoil at the bottom and the imported soil or modified planting soil at the top of the trench.B.Backfill shall be compacted with approved equipment to the following densities1.Backfill under pavement and within 2 feet of the edge of pavement: Compact to 95% or greater of maximumdry density standard proctor.2.Backfill of subsoil under imported planting mixes or modified existing planting soil: Between 85 and 90% of maximum dry density standard proctor.3.Backfill of imported planting mixes or modified existing planting soil: Compact to the requirements of the adjacent planting mix or planting soil as specified in section “Planting Soil”.C.Finish grade of all trenches shall conform to adjacent grades without dips or other irregularities. Dispose ofexcess soil or debris off site at Contractor's expense.D.Any settling of backfill material during the maintenance or warranty period shall be repaired at the Contractor'sexpense, including any replacement or repair of soil, lawn, and plant material or paving surface.3.10RESURFACING PAVING OVER TRENCHESE.Restore all surfaces and repair existing underground installations damaged or cut as a result of the excavation totheir original condition, satisfactory to the Owner's Representative.F.Trenches through paved areas shall be resurfaced with same materials quality and thickness as existing material.Paving restoration shall be performed by the project paving Sub-contractor or an approved Contractor skilled in pavingwork.G.The cost of all paving restoration work shall be the responsibility of the irrigation Contractor unless the trenchingthru the paving was, by previous agreement, part of the general project related construction.3.11INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENTA.General:1.All equipment shall be installed to meet all installation requirements of the product manufacturer. In the event that the manufactures requirements cannot be implemented due to particular condition at the site or with other parts of the design, obtain the Owner's Representative's written authorization and approval for any modifications.2.Install all equipment at the approximately at the location(s) and as designated and detailed on the drawings.Verify all locations with the Owner's Representative.3.Install all valves within a valve box of sufficient size to accommodate the installation and servicing of the equipment. Group valves together where practical and locate in shrub planting areas.4.All sprinkler irrigation systems that are using water from potable water systems shall require backflowprevention. All backflow prevention devices shall meet and be installed in accordance with requirements set forth by local codes and the health department.B.Pressure regulator:1.Set regulator for required PSI per manufacturer's specifications.C.Check Valve:1.Install check valves approximately at the locations necessary to prevent low head run off.

D.Remote control valves:1.Install one remote control valve per valve box.2.Remote control valve manifolds and quick coupler valves shall be separate allowing use of a quick couplerwith all remote control valves shut off.3.Install boxes no farther than 12 inches from edge of paving and perpendicular to edge of paving and parallelto each other. Allow 12 inches clearance between adjacent valve boxes.E.Quick coupler valve:1.Install each quick coupler valve in its own valve box.2.Install thrust blocks on quick couplers.3.Place no closer than 12 inches to adjacent paving.4.Install 18 inches off set from main line.F.Sprinkler heads:1.All main lines and lateral lines, including risers, shall be flushed and pressure tested before installingsprinkler heads.2.Install specified sprinkler heads as shown in details at locations shown on the drawings. Adjust layout for full coverage, spacing of heads shall not exceed the maximum spacing recommended by the manufacturer.3.All sprinkler heads shall be set perpendicular to finish grade unless otherwise designated on the drawings or details.G.Emitters:1.All main lines and lateral lines, including swing joints, shall be flushed and pressure tested before installingsprinkler heads.2.Install emitters as shown in details at locations shown on the drawings.3.All emitters shall be set perpendicular to finish grade unless otherwise designated on the drawings or details.4.All emitters installed on slopes shall have a check valve installed between the riser and emitter.5.Soil around the emitter and swing joint shall be water settled to remove air pockets so that irrigation waterruns through the plant root ball.H.Decoders:1.Valve decoders shall be installed as shown in the details as shown on the drawings.2.Valve decoders shall be secured to the valve box with the decoder model number facing up using stainlesssteel self tapping screws.3.Valve decoder tags shall mounted in the controller box and shall indicate valve number in the irrigationsequence, irrigation emitter type and physical location within the project as shown on the plans.4.Electrical connections from the irrigation valve and decoder shall be made using controller manufacturerapproved connectors.5.Prior to grease packing the irrigation wire connections, the irrigation system shall be tested at the controller.I.Moisture sensors:1.Moisture sensors shall be installed as shown in the details at locations shown on the drawings.2.Moisture sensors shall be tested for operation at the controller prior to backfilling.3.One moisture sensor shall be installed for each emitter and plant type.4.Moisture sensors for turf shall be installed 5" below finished grade at location that is an equal distancebetween two overhead emitters.5.Moisture sensors for point source irrigation emitters to trees shall be installed 12" below finished grade at the berm inner edge and angled down 45°.6.Moisture sensors for point source irrigation emitters to all other plants shall be installed 8" below finishedgrade at the berm inner edge and angled down 45°.7.Install specified sprinkler heads as shown in details at locations shown on the drawings. Adjust layout for full coverage, spacing of heads shall not exceed the maximum spacing recommended by the manufacturer.8.After moisture sensors have been tested and backfilled the irrigation system shall run until moisture levels in the soil reach field capacity to establish the moisture sensor baseline.J.Irrigation controllers:3.Remote control valves shall be connected to controller in numerical sequence as shown on the drawings.4.Controller shall be tested with complete electrical connections. The Contractor shall be responsible for temporary power to the controller for operation and testing purposes.5.Connections to control wiring shall be made within the pedestal of the controller. All wire shall follow the pressure main insofar as possible.6.Electrical wiring shall be in a rigid gray PVC plastic conduit from controller to electrical outlet. The electricalContractor shall be responsible for installing all wiring to the controller, in order to complete this installation.A disconnect switch shall be included.K.Wiring:1.Low Voltagea.Control wiring between controller and electrical valves shall be installed in the same trench as the main line where practical. The wire shall be bundled and secured to the lower quadrant of the trench at 10 foot intervals with plastic electrical tape.a)2 - wire controller wiring shall be installed in Sch 40 electrical conduit. Conduit shall be a minimum1-1/2 inch in size.b.When the control wiring cannot be installed in the same main line trench it shall be installed a minimum of 18 inches below finish grade and a bright colored plastic ribbon with suitable markings shall be installed in the trench 6 inches below grade directly over the wire.c.An expansion loop shall be provided every 500 feet in a box and inside each valve box. Expansion loop shall be formed by wrapping wire at least eight (8) times around a ¾ inch pipe and withdrawing pipe.d.Provide one control wire to service each valve in system.e.Provide 2 common wire(s) per controller.f.Run two (2) spare #14 - 1 wires from controller along entire main line to last electric remote control valveon each and every leg of main line. Label spare wires at controller and wire stub to be located in a box.g.All control wire splices not occurring at control valve shall be installed in a separate splice valve box.h.Wire markers (sealed, 1 inch to 3 inch square) are to identify control wires at valves and at terminal stripsof controller. At the terminal strip mark each wire clearly indicting valve circuit number.2.High Voltagea.All electrical work shall conform to local codes, ordinances and any authorities having jurisdiction. All high voltage electrical work to be performed by licensed electrician.b.The Contractor shall provide 120 - volt power connection to the automatic controller unless notedotherwise on drawings.L.Valve boxes:1.Install one valve box for each type of valve installed as per the details.2.Gravel sump shall be installed after compaction of all trenches. Final portion of gravel shall be placed insidevalve box after valve is backfilled and compacted.3.Permanently label valve number and or controller letter on top of valve box lid using a method approved by the Owners Representative.M.Tracer wire:1.Tracer wire shall be installed with non - metallic plastic irrigation main lines where controller wires are not buried in the same trench as the main line.2.The tracer wire shall be placed on the bottom of the trench under the vertical projection of the pipe with spliced joints soldered and covered with insulation type tape.3.Tracer wire shall be of a color not used for valve wiring. Terminate wire in a valve box. Provide enoughlength of wire to make a loop and attach wire marker with the designation "tracer wire".N.Drip Installation:1.Clamp fittings with Oetiker clamps or approved equal when operating pressure exceeds specific drip tubingfitting requirements.2.When installing drip tubing, install soil staples as listed below:a.Sandy Soil - One staple every three (3') feet and two (2) staples on each change of direction (tee, elbow,or cross).b.Loam Soil - One staple every four (4') feet and two (2) staples on each change of direction (tee, elbow, or cross).c.Clay Soil - One staple every five (5') feet and two (2) staples on each change of direction (tee, elbow, or cross).3.Cap or plug all openings as soon as lines have been installed to prevent the intrusion of materials that wouldobstruct the pipe. Leave in place until removal is necessary for completion of installation.4.Thoroughly flush all water lines before installing valves and other hydrants.3.12ADJUSTMENT AND COVERAGE TESTA.Adjustment:1.The Contractor shall flush and adjust all sprinkler heads, valves and all other equipment to ascertain that they function according to the manufacturer's data.2.Adjust all sprinkler heads not to overspray onto walks, roadways and buildings when under maximumoperating pressure and during times of normal prevailing winds.B.Coverage test:The Contractor shall perform the coverage test in the presence of the Owner's Representative after all L&L Landscape UpdatesSheet of Date: Scale: Project:Urban Tree Foundation1512 W. Mineral KingAve. Visalia, Ca 93291559-713-0631www.urbantree.orgDrawing DescriptionDate xx.xx.xx1st City Submittal
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1.l sprinkler heads have been installed, flushed and adjusted. Each section is tested to demonstrate uniformand adequate coverage of the planting areas serviced.2.Any systems that require adjustments for full and even coverage shall be done by the Contractor prior to final acceptance at the direction of the Owner's Representative at no additional cost. Adjustments may also include realignment of pipes, addition of extra heads, and changes in nozzle type or size.3.The Contractor at no additional cost shall immediately correct all unauthorized changes or improperinstallation practices.4.The entire irrigation system shall be operating properly with written approval of the installation by the Owner's representative prior to beginning any planting operations.3.13REPAIR OF PLANTING SOILA.Any areas of planting soil including imported or existing soils or modified planting soil which become compactedor disturbed or degraded as a result of the installation of the irrigation system shall be restored to the specified quality andcompaction prior to beginning planting operations at no additional expense to the Owner. Restoration methods and depthof compaction remediation shall be approved by the Owner's Representative.3.14CLEAN-UPA.During installation, keep the site free of trash, pavements reasonably clean and work area in an orderly conditionat the end of each day. Remove trash and debris in containers from the site no less than once a week.a.Immediately clean up any spilled or tracked soil, fuel, oil, trash or debris deposited by the Contractor from all surfaces within the project or on public right of ways and neighboring property.B.Once installation is complete, wash all soil from pavements and other structures.1.Make all repairs to grades ruts, and damage to the work or other work at the site.2.Remove and dispose of all excess soil, packaging, and other material brought to the site by the Contractor.3.15PROTECTIONA.The Contractor shall protect installed irrigation work from damage due to operations by other Contractors ortrespassers.1.Maintain protection during installation until Acceptance. Treat, repair or replace damaged work immediately.The Owner's Representative shall determine when such treatment, replacement or repair is satisfactory.3.16PRE - MAINTENANCE OBSERVATION:A.Once the entire system shall be completely installed and operational and all planting is installed, the Owner'sRepresentative shall observe the system and prepare a written punch list indicating all items to be corrected and thebeginning date of the maintenance period.B.This is not final acceptance and does not relieve the Contractor from any of the responsibilities in the contractdocuments.3.17GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND THE MAINTENANCE PERIODA.General maintenance shall begin immediately after installation of irrigation system. The general maintenance andthe maintenance period shall include the following:1.On a weekly basis the Contractor shall keep the irrigation system in good running order and makeobservations on the entire system for proper operation and coverage. Repair and cleaning shall be done to keep the system in full operation.2.Records of all timing changes to control valves from initial installation to time of final acceptance shall be kept and turned over to the Owner's Representative at the time of final acceptance.3.During the last week of the maintenance period, provide equipment familiarization and instruction on the total operations of the system to the personnel who will assume responsibility for running the irrigation system.4.At the end of the maintenance period, turn over all operations logs, manuals, instructions, schedules, keys and any other equipment necessary for operation of the irrigation system to the Owner's Representative who will assume responsibility for the operations and maintenance of the irrigation system.B.The maintenance period for the irrigation system shall coincide with the maintenance period for the Planting.(See specification section “Planting”3.18SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION ACCEPTANCEA.Upon written notice from the Contractor, the Owners Representative shall review the work and make adetermination if the work is substantially complete.B.The date of substantial completion of the irrigation shall be the date when the Owner's Representative acceptsthat all work in Planting, Planting Soil, and Irrigation installation sections is complete.3.19FINAL ACCEPTANCE / SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CORRECTIONSA.At the end of the Plant Warrantee and Maintenance period, (See specification section “Planting”) the Owner'sRepresentative shall inspect the irrigation work and establish that all provisions of the irrigation system are complete andthe system is working correctly.1.Restore any soil settlement over trenches and other parts of the irrigation system.2.Replace, repair or reset any malfunctioning parts of the irrigation system.B.The Contractor shall show all corrections made from punch list. Any items deemed not acceptable shall bereworked and the maintenance period will be extended.C.The Contractor shall show evidence that the Owner's Representative has received all charts, records, drawings,and extra equipment as required before final acceptance.D.Failure to pass review: If the work fails to pass final review, any subsequent observations must be rescheduledas per above. The cost to the Owner for additional observations will be charged to the Contractor at the prevailing hourlyrate of the reviewer.END OF SECTION 32 84 00SECTION 32 93 00PLANTINGPART 1 GENERAL1.1SUMMARYA.The scope of work includes all labor, materials, appliances, tools, equipment, facilities, transportation andservices necessary for, and incidental to performing all operations in connection with furnishing, delivery, and installationof plant (also known as "landscaping”) complete as shown on the drawings and as specified herein.B.The scope of work in this section includes, but is not limited to, the following:1.Locate, purchase, deliver and install all specified plants.2.Water all specified plants.3.Mulch, fertilize, stake, and prune all specified plants.4.Maintenance of all specified plants until the beginning of the warranty period.5.Plant warranty.6.Clean up and disposal of all excess and surplus material.7.Maintenance of all specified plants during the warranty period.1.2CONTRACT DOCUMENTSA.Shall consist of specifications and general conditions and the construction drawings. The intent of thesedocuments is to include all labor, materials, and services necessary for the proper execution of the work. The documentsare to be considered as one. Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding as if called for in all parts.1.3RELATED DOCUMENTS AND REFERENCESA.Related Documents:8.Drawings and general provisions of contract including general and supplementary conditions and Division I specifications apply to work of this section9.Related Specification Sectionsa.Section - Planting Soilb.Section - Irrigationc.Section - Lawnd.Section - Tree Protection and Plant ProtectionB.References: The following specifications and standards of the organizations and documents listed in thisparagraph form a part of the specification to the extent required by the references thereto. In the event that therequirements of the following referenced standards and specification conflict with this specification section therequirements of this specification shall prevail. In the event that the requirements of any of the following referencedstandards and specifications conflict with each other the more stringent requirement shall prevail or as determined by theOwners Representative.10.State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture, Regulations for Nursery Inspections, Rules and Grading.11.ANSI Z60.1 American Standard for Nursery Stock, most current edition.12.ANSI A 300 - Standard Practices for Tree, Shrub and other Woody Plant Maintenance, most current editionand parts.13.Florida Grades and Standards for Nursery Stock, current edition (Florida Department of Agriculture,Tallahassee FL).14.Interpretation of plant names and descriptions shall reference the following documents. Where the names or plant descriptions disagree between the several documents, the most current document shall prevail.a.USDA - The Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) http://www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/searchgrin.htmlb.Manual of Woody Landscape Plants; Michael Dirr; Stipes Publishing, Champaign, Illinois; Most Current Edition.c.The New Sunset Western Garden Book, Oxmoor House, most current edition.6.Pruning practices shall conform to recommendations “Structural Pruning: A Guide For The Green Industry”most current edition; published by Urban Tree Foundation, Visalia, California.7.Glossary of Arboricultural Terms, International Society of Arboriculture, Champaign IL, most current edition.1.4VERIFICATIONA.All scaled dimensions on the drawings are approximate. Before proceeding with any work, the Contractor shallcarefully check and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately inform the Owner's Representative of anydiscrepancies between the information on the drawings and the actual conditions, refraining from doing any work in saidareas until given approval to do so by the Owner's Representative.B.In the case of a discrepancy in the plant quantities between the plan drawings and the plant call outs, list or plantschedule, the number of plants or square footage of the planting bed actually drawn on the plan drawings shall bedeemed correct and prevail.1.5PERMITS AND REGULATIONSA.The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits related to this section of the work unless previously excludedunder provision of the contract or general conditions. The Contractor shall comply with all laws and ordinances bearing onthe operation or conduct of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor observes that a conflict exists betweenpermit requirements and the work outlined in the contract documents, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner'sRepresentative in writing including a description of any necessary changes and changes to the contract price resultingfrom changes in the work.B.Wherever references are made to standards or codes in accordance with which work is to be performed ortested, the edition or revision of the standards and codes current on the effective date of this contract shall apply, unlessotherwise expressly set forth.C.In case of conflict among any referenced standards or codes or between any referenced standards and codesand the specifications, the more restrictive standard shall apply or Owner's Representative shall determine which shallgovern.1.6PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSONA.The Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent property, and the public, and shall be responsible forany damages or injury due to his/her actions.1.7CHANGES IN THE WORKA.The Owner's Representative may order changes in the work, and the contract sum should be adjustedaccordingly. All such orders and adjustments plus claims by the Contractor for extra compensation must be made andapproved in writing before executing the work involved.B.All changes in the work, notifications and contractor's request for information (RFI) shall conform to the contractgeneral condition requirements.1.8CORRECTION OF WORKA.The Contractor, at their own cost, shall re-execute any work that fails to conform to the requirements of thecontract and shall remedy defects due to faulty materials or workmanship upon written notice from the Owner'sRepresentative, at the soonest as possible time that can be coordinated with other work and seasonal weather demands. 1.9DEFINITIONSAll terms in this specification shall be as defined in the “Glossary of Arboricultural Terms” or as modified below.A.Boxed trees: A container root ball package made of wood in the shape of a four-sided box.B.Container plant: Plants that are grown in and/or are currently in a container including boxed trees.C.Defective plant: Any plant that fails to meet the plant quality requirement of this specification.D.End of Warranty Final Acceptance: The date when the Owner's Representative accepts that the plants and workin this section meet all the requirements of the warranty. It is intended that the materials and workmanship warranty forPlanting, Planting Soil, and Irrigation work run concurrent with each other.E.Field grown trees (B&B): Trees growing in field soil for at least 12 months prior to harvest.F.Healthy: Plants that are growing in a condition that expresses leaf size, crown density, color; and with annualgrowth rates typical of the species and cultivar's horticultural description, adjusted for the planting site soil, drainage andweather conditions.G.Kinked root: A root within the root package that bends more than 90 degrees.H.Maintenance: Actions that preserve the health of plants after installation and as defined in this specification.I.Maintenance period: The time period, as defined in this specification, which the Contractor is to providemaintenance.J.Normal: the prevailing protocol of industry standard(s).K.Owner's Representative: The person appointed by the Owner to represent their interest in the review andapproval of the work and to serve as the contracting authority with the Contractor. The Owner's Representative mayappoint other persons to review and approve any aspects of the work.L.Reasonable and reasonably: When used in this specification relative to plant quality, it is intended to mean thatthe conditions cited will not affect the establishment or long term stability, health or growth of the plant. This specificationrecognizes that it is not possible to produce plants free of all defects, but that some accepted industry protocols andstandards result in plants unacceptable to this project.When reasonable or reasonably is used in relation to other issues such as weeds, diseased, insects, it shallmean at levels low enough that no treatment would be required when applying recognized Integrated PlantManagement practices.This specification recognizes that some decisions cannot be totally based on measured findings and thatprofessional judgment is required. In cases of differing opinion, the Owner's Representative's expert shalldetermine when conditions are judged as reasonable.M.Root ball: The mass of roots including any soil or substrate that is shipped with the tree within the root ballpackage.N.Root ball package. The material that surrounds the root ball during shipping. The root package may include thematerial in which the plant was grown, or new packaging placed around the root ball for shipping.O.Root collar (root crown, root flare, trunk flare, flare): The region at the base of the trunk where the majority of thestructural roots join the plant stem, usually at or near ground level.P.Shrub: Woody plants with mature height approximately less than 15 feet.Q.Spade harvested and transplanted: Field grown trees that are mechanically harvested and immediatelytransplanted to the final growing site without being removed from the digging machine.R.Stem: The trunk of the tree.S.Substantial Completion Acceptance: The date at the end of the Planting, Planting Soil, and Irrigation installationwhere the Owner's Representative accepts that all work in these sections is complete and the Warranty period has begun.This date may be different than the date of substantial completion for the other sections of the project.T.Stem girdling root: Any root more than ¼ inch diameter currently touching the trunk, or with the potential to touchthe trunk, above the root collar approximately tangent to the trunk circumference or circling the trunk. Roots shall beconsidered as Stem Girdling that have, or are likely to have in the future, root to trunk bark contact.U.Structural root: One of the largest roots emerging from the root collar.V.Tree: Single and multi-stemmed plants with mature height approximately greater than 15 feet.1.10SUBMITTALSA.See contract general conditions for policy and procedure related to submittals.B.Submit all product submittals 8 weeks prior to installation of plantings.C.Product data: Submit manufacturer product data and literature describing all products required by this section tothe Owner's Representative for approval. Provide submittal eight weeks before the installation of plants.D.Plant growers' certificates: Submit plant growers' certificates for all plants indicating that each meets therequirements of the specification, including the requirements of tree quality, to the Owner's Representative for approval.Provide submittal eight weeks before the installation of plants.E.Samples: Submit samples of each product and material where required by the specification to the Owner'sRepresentative for approval. Label samples to indicate product, characteristics, and locations in the work. Samples will bereviewed for appearance only. Compliance with all other requirements is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.F.Plant sources: Submit sources of all plants as required by Article - “Selection of Plants” to the Owner'sRepresentative for approval.G.Close out submittals: Submit to the Owner's Representative for approval.1.Plant maintenance data and requirements.H.Warranty period site visit record: If there is no maintenance during the warranty period, after each site visit duringthe warranty period, by the Contractor, as required by this specification, submit a written record of the visit, including anyproblems, potential problems, and any recommended corrective action to the Owner's Representative for approval.I.Installation plan submitted a minimum of 14 days prior to the scheduled installation. Plan should describe themethods, activities, materials and schedule to achieve installation of plants.

1.11OBSERVATION OF THE WORKA.The Owner's Representative may observe the work at any time. They may remove samples of materials forconformity to specifications. Rejected materials shall be immediately removed from the site and replaced at theContractor's expense. The cost of testing materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the Contractor.B.The Owner's Representative shall be informed of the progress of the work so the work may be observed at thefollowing key times in the construction process. The Owner's Representative shall be afforded sufficient time to schedulevisit to the site. Failure of the Owner's Representative to make field observations shall not relieve the Contractor frommeeting all the requirements of this specification.1.SITE CONDITIONS PRIOR TO THE START OF PLANTING: review the soil and drainage conditions.2.COMPLETION OF THE PLANT LAYOUT STAKING: Review of the plant layout.3.PLANT QUALITY: Review of plant quality at the time of delivery and prior to installation. Review tree qualityprior to unloading where possible, but in all cases prior to planting.4.COMPLETION OF THE PLANTING: Review the completed planting.1.12PRE - CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCEA.Schedule a pre - construction meeting with the Owner's Representative at least seven (7) days before beginningwork to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding the work, administrative procedures during constructionand project work schedule.1.13QUALITY ASSURANCEA.Substantial Completion Acceptance - Acceptance of the work prior to the start of the warranty period:1.Once the Contractor completes the installation of all items in this section, the Owner's Representative will observe all work for Substantial Completion Acceptance upon written request of the Contractor. The requestshall be received at least ten calendar days before the anticipated date of the observation.2.Substantial Completion Acceptance by the Owner's Representative shall be for general conformance to specified size, character and quality and not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for full conformance to the contract documents, including correct species.3.Any plants that are deemed defective as defined under the provisions below shall not be accepted.B.The Owner's Representative will provide the Contractor with written acknowledgment of the date of SubstantialCompletion Acceptance and the beginning of the warranty period and plant maintenance period (if plant maintenance isincluded).C.Contractor's Quality Assurance Responsibilities: The Contractor is solely responsible for quality control of thework.D.Installer Qualifications: The installer shall be a firm having at least 5 years of successful experience of a scopesimilar to that required for the work, including the handling and planting of large specimen trees in urban areas. The samefirm shall install planting soil (where applicable) and plant material.1.The bidders list for work under this section shall be approved by the Owner's Representative.2.Installer Field Supervision: When any planting work is in progress, installer shall maintain, on site, a full-timesupervisor who can communicate in English with the Owner's Representative.3.Installer's field supervisor shall have a minimum of five years experience as a field supervisor installingplants and trees of the quality and scale of the proposed project, and can communicate in English with the Owner's Representative.4.The installer's crew shall have a minimum of 3 years experienced in the installation of Planting Soil, Plantings, and Irrigation (where applicable) and interpretation of soil plans, planting plans and irrigationplans.5.Submit references of past projects, employee training certifications that support that the Contractors meetsall of the above installer qualifications and applicable licensures.1.14PLANT WARRANTY:A.The Contractor agrees to replace defective work and defective plants. The Owner's Representative shall makethe final determination if plants meet these specifications or that plants are defective.1.Plants warranty shall begin on the date of Substantial Completion Acceptance and continue for the followingperiods, classed by plant type:a.Trees - 1 Year(s).b.Shrubs - 1 Year(s).c.Ground cover and perennial flower plants - 1 Year(s).d.Bulbs, annual flower and seasonal color plants - for the period of expected bloom or primary display.B.When the work is accepted in parts, the warranty periods shall extend from each of the partial SubstantialCompletion Acceptances to the terminal date of the last warranty period. Thus, all warranty periods for each class of plantwarranty, shall terminate at one time.C.All plants shall be warrantied to meet all the requirements for plant quality at installation in this specification.Defective plants shall be defined as plants not meeting these requirements. The Owner's representative shall make thefinal determination that plants are defective.D.Plants determined to be defective shall be removed immediately upon notification by the Owner's Representativeand replaced without cost to the Owner, as soon as weather conditions permit and within the specified planting period.E.Any work required by this specification or the Owner's Representative during the progress of the work, to correctplant defects including the removal of roots or branches, or planting plants that have been bare rooted during installationto observe for or correct root defects shall not be considered as grounds to void any conditions of the warranty. In theevent that the Contractor decides that such remediation work may compromise the future health of the plant, the plant orplants in question shall be rejected and replaced with plants that do not contain defects that require remediation orcorrection.F.The Contractor is exempt from replacing plants, after Substantial Completion Acceptance and during thewarranty period, that are removed by others, lost or damaged due to occupancy of project, lost or damaged by a thirdparty, vandalism, or any natural disaster.G.Replacements shall closely match adjacent specimens of the same species. Replacements shall be subject to allrequirements stated in this specification. Make all necessary repairs due to plant replacements. Such repairs shall bedone at no extra cost to the Owner.H.The warranty of all replacement plants shall extend for an additional one-year period from the date of theiracceptance after replacement. In the event that a replacement plant is not acceptable during or at the end of the saidextended warranty period, the Owner's Representative may elect one more replacement items or credit for each item.These tertiary replacement items are not protected under a warranty period.I.During and by the end of the warranty period, remove all tree wrap, ties, and guying unless agreed to by theOwner's Representative to remain in place. All trees that do not have sufficient caliper to remain upright, or thoserequiring additional anchorage in windy locations, shall be staked or remain staked, if required by the Owner'sRepresentative.E.End of Warranty Final Acceptance - Acceptance of plants at the end of the warranty period.1.At the end of the warranty period, the Owner's Representative shall observe all warranted work, upon writtenrequest of the Contractor. The request shall be received at least ten calendar days before the anticipateddate for final observation.2.End of Warranty Final Acceptance will be given only when all the requirements of the work under this specification and in specification sections Planting Soil and Irrigation have been met.1.15SELECTION AND OBSERVATION OF PLANTSA.The Owner's Representative may review all plants subject to approval of size, health, quality, character, etc.Review or approval of any plant during the process of selection, delivery, installation and establishment period shall notprevent that plant from later rejection in the event that the plant quality changes or previously existing defects becomeapparent that were not observed.B.Plant Selection: The Owner's Representative reserves the right to select and observe all plants at the nurseryprior to delivery and to reject plants that do not meet specifications as set forth in this specification. If a particular defect orsubstandard element can be corrected at the nursery, as determined by the Owner's Representative, the agreed uponremedy may be applied by the nursery or the Contractor provided that the correction allows the plant to meet therequirements set forth in this specification. Any work to correct plant defects shall be at the contractor's expense.1.The Owner's Representative may make invasive observation of the plant's root system in the area of the root collar and the top of the root ball in general in order to determine that the plant meets the qualityrequirements for depth of the root collar and presence of roots above the root collar. Such observations will not harm the plant.2.Corrections are to be undertaken at the nursery prior to shipping.C.The Contractor shall bear all cost related to plant corrections.D.All plants that are rejected shall be immediately removed from the site and acceptable replacement plantsprovided at no cost to the Owner.E.Submit to the Owner's Representative, for approval, plant sources including the names and locations of nurseriesproposed as sources of acceptable plants, and a list of the plants they will provide. The plant list shall include thebotanical and common name and the size at the time of selection. Observe all nursery materials to determine that thematerials meet the requirements of this section.1.The following nurseries are pre-approved to supply plants for this project:n/aF.Trees shall be purchased from the growing nursery. Re-wholesale plant suppliers shall not be used as sourcesunless the Contractor can certify that the required trees are not directly available from a growing nursery. WhenRe-wholesale suppliers are utilized, the Contractor shall submit the name and location of the growing nursery from wherethe trees were obtained by the re - wholesale seller. The re - wholesale nursery shall be responsible for any required plantquality certifications.G.The Contractor shall require the grower or re-wholesale supplier to permit the Owner's Representative to observethe root system of all plants at the nursery or job site prior to planting including random removal of soil or substrate aroundthe base of the plant. Observation may be as frequent and as extensive as needed to verify that the plants meet therequirements of the specifications and conform to requirements.H.Each tree shall have a numbered seal applied by the Contractor. The seal shall be placed on a lateral branch onthe north side of the tree. The seal shall be a tamper proof plastic seal bearing the Contractors name and a unique seven- digit number embossed on the seal.1.Do not place seals on branches that are so large that there is not sufficient room for the branch growth over the period of the warranty.I.The Owner's Representative may choose to attach their seal to each plant, or a representative sample. Viewing and/or sealing of plants by the Owner's Representative at the nursery does not preclude the Owner's Representative'sright to reject material while on site. The Contractor is responsible for paying any up charge for the Owner'sRepresentative to attach their seal to specific plants.J.Where requested by the Owner's Representative, submit photographs of plants or representative samples ofplants. Photographs shall be legible and clearly depict the plant specimen. Each submitted image shall contain a heightreference, such as a measuring stick. The approval of plants by the Owner's Representative via photograph does notpreclude the Owner's Representative's right to reject material while on site.1.16PLANT SUBSTITUTIONS FOR PLANTS NOT AVAILABLEA.Submit all requests for substitutions of plant species, or size to the Owner's Representative, for approval, prior topurchasing the proposed substitution. Request for substitution shall be accompanied with a list of nurseries contacted inthe search for the required plant and a record of other attempts to locate the required material. Requests shall alsoinclude sources of plants found that may be of a smaller or larger size, or a different shape or habit than specified, orplants of the same genus and species but different cultivar origin, or which may otherwise not meet the requirements ofthe specifications, but which may be available for substitution.1.17SITE CONDITIONSA.It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be aware of all surface and sub-surface conditions, and to notify theOwner's Representative, in writing, of any circumstances that would negatively impact the health of plantings. Do notproceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.1.Should subsurface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which would be detrimental to growth or survival of plant material, the Contractor shall notify the Owner's Representative in writing, stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering cost of corrections. If the Contractor fails to notify the Owner'sRepresentative of such conditions, he/she shall remain responsible for plant material under the warrantyclause of the specifications.B.It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be familiar with the local growing conditions, and if any specified plantswill be in conflict with these conditions. Report any potential conflicts, in writing, to the Owner's Representative.C.This specification requires that all Planting Soil and Irrigation (if applicable) work be completed and acceptedprior to the installation of any plants.1.Planting operations shall not begin until such time that the irrigation system is completely operational for the area(s) to be planted, and the irrigation system for that area has been preliminarily observed and approvedby the Owner's Representative.D.Actual planting shall be performed during those periods when weather and soil conditions are suitable inaccordance with locally accepted horticultural practices.1.Do not install plants into saturated or frozen soils. Do not install plants during inclement weather, such as rain or snow or during extremely hot, cold or windy conditions.1.18PLANTING AROUND UTILITIESA.Contractor shall carefully examine the civil, record, and survey drawings to become familiar with the existingunderground conditions before digging.B.Determine location of underground utilities and perform work in a manner that will avoid possible damage. Handexcavate, as required. Maintain grade stakes set by others until parties concerned mutually agree upon removal.C.Notification of Local Utility Locator Service, 811, is required for all planting areas: The Contractor is responsiblefor knowing the location and avoiding utilities that are not covered by the Local Utility Locator Service. PART 2 PRODUCTS2.1PLANTS: GENERALA.Standards and measurement: Provide plants of quantity, size, genus, species, and variety or cultivars as shownand scheduled in contract documents.1.All plants including the root ball dimensions or container size to trunk caliper ratio shall conform to ANSI Z60.1 “American Standard for Nursery Stock” latest edition, unless modified by provisions in this specification. When there is a conflict between this specification and ANSI Z60.1, this specification sectionshall be considered correct.2.Plants larger than specified may be used if acceptable to the Owner's Representative. Use of such plantsshall not increase the contract price. If larger plants are accepted the root ball size shall be in accordancewith ANSI Z-60.1. Larger plants may not be acceptable if the resulting root ball cannot be fit into the requiredplanting space.3.If a range of size is given, no plant shall be less than the minimum size and not less than 50 percent of the plants shall be as large as the maximum size specified. The measurements specified are the minimum and maximum size acceptable and are the measurements after pruning, where pruning is required.B.Proper Identification: All trees shall be true to name as ordered or shown on planting plans and shall be labeledindividually or in groups by genus, species, variety and cultivar.C.Compliance: All trees shall comply with federal and state laws and regulations requiring observation for plantdisease, pests, and weeds. Observation certificates required by law shall accompany each shipment of plants.1.Clearance from the local county agricultural commissioner, if required, shall be obtained before plantingtrees originating outside the county in which they are to be planted.D.Plant Quality:2.General: Provide healthy stock, grown in a nursery and reasonably free of die-back, disease, insects, eggs,bores, and larvae. At the time of planting all plants shall have a root system, stem, and branch form that will not restrict normal growth, stability and health for the expected life of the plantPlant quality above the soil line:a.Plants shall be healthy with the color, shape, size and distribution of trunk, stems, branches, buds and leaves normal to the plant type specified. Tree quality above the soil line shall comply with the projectCrown Acceptance details (or Florida Grades and Standards, tree grade Florida Fancy or Florida #1) and the following:1.)Crown: The form and density of the crown shall be typical for a young specimen of the species orcultivar pruned to a central and dominant leader.a.)Crown specifications do not apply to plants that have been specifically trained in the nursery astopiary, espalier, multi-stem, clump, or unique selections such as contorted or weeping cultivars.2.)Leaves: The size, color, and appearance of leaves shall be typical for the time of year and stage ofgrowth of the species or cultivar. Trees shall not show signs of prolonged moisture stress or overwatering as indicated by wilted, shriveled, or dead leaves.3.)Branches: Shoot growth (length and diameter) throughout the crown should be appropriate for the ageand size of the species or cultivar. Trees shall not have dead, diseased, broken, distorted, orotherwise injured branches.a.)Main branches shall be distributed along the central leader not clustered together. They shall forma balanced crown appropriate for the cultivar/species.b.) Branch diameter shall be no larger than two-thirds (one-half is preferred) the diameter of the centralleader measured 1 inch above the branch union.c.) The attachment of the largest branches (scaffold branches) shall be free of included bark.4.)Trunk: The tree trunk shall be relatively straight, vertical, and free of wounds that penetrate to thewood (properly made pruning cuts, closed or not, are acceptable and are not considered wounds),sunburned areas, conks (fungal fruiting bodies), wood cracks, sap leakage, signs of boring insects,galls, cankers, girdling ties, or lesions (mechanical injury).5.) Temporary branches, unless otherwise specified, can be present along the lower trunk below thelowest main (scaffold) branch, particularly for trees less than 1 inch in caliper. These branches shouldbe no greater than 3/8-inch diameter. Clear trunk should be no more than 40% of the total height ofthe tree.b.Trees shall have one central leader. If the leader was headed, a new leader (with a live terminal bud) at least one-half the diameter of the pruning cut shall be present.1.)All trees are assumed to have one central leader trees unless a different form is specified in the plantlist or drawings.c.All graft unions, where applicable, shall be completely closed without visible sign of graft rejection. All grafts shall be visible above the soil line.d.Trunk caliper and taper shall be sufficient so that the lower five feet of the trunk remains vertical without a stake. Auxiliary stake may be used to maintain a straight leader in the upper half of the tree.3.Plant quality at or below the soil line:a.Plant roots shall be normal to the plant type specified. Root observations shall take place withoutimpacting tree health. Root quality at or below the soil line shall comply with the project Root Acceptancedetails and the following:1.)The roots shall be reasonably free of scrapes, broken or split wood.2.)The root system shall be reasonably free of injury from biotic (e.g., insects and pathogens) andabiotic (e.g., herbicide toxicity and salt injury) agents. Wounds resulting from root pruning usedto produce a high quality root system are not considered injuries.3.)A minimum of three structural roots reasonably distributed around the trunk (not clustered on one side) shall be found in each plant. Root distribution shall be uniform throughout the root ball,and growth shall be appropriate for the species.a.)Plants with structural roots on only one side of the trunk (J roots) shall be rejected.4.)The root collar shall be within the upper 2 inches of the substrate/soil. Two structural roots shallreach the side of the root ball near the top surface of the root ball. The grower may request a modification to this requirement for species with roots that rapidly descend, provided that the grower removes all stem girdling roots above the structural roots across the top of the root ball.5.)The root system shall be reasonably free of stem girdling roots over the root collar or kinked roots from nursery production practices.a.)Plant Grower Certification: The final plant grower shall be responsible to havedetermined that the plants have been root pruned at each step in the plant production processto remove stem girdling roots and kinked roots, or that the previous production system usedpractices that produce a root system throughout the root ball that meets these specifications.Regardless of the work of previous growers, the plant's root system shall be modified at the finalproduction stage, if needed, to produce the required plant root quality. The final grower shall certify in writing that all plants are reasonably free of stem girdling and kinked roots as definedin this specification, and that the tree has been grown and harvested to produce a plant thatmeets these specifications.6.)At time of observations and delivery, the root ball shall be moist throughout. Roots shall not showsigns of excess soil moisture conditions as indicated by stunted, discolored, distorted, or dead roots.E.Submittals: Submit for approval the required plant quality certifications from the grower where plants are to bepurchased, for each plant type. The certification must state that each plant meets all the above plant quality requirements.1.The grower's certification of plant quality does not prohibit the Owner's Representative from observing any plant or rejecting the plant if it is found to not meet the specification requirements.2.2ROOT BALL PACKAGE OPTIONS: The following root ball packages are permitted. Specific root ball packagesshall be required where indicated on the plant list or in this specification. Any type of root ball packages that is notspecifically defined in this specification shall not be permitted.A.CONTAINER (INCLUDING ABOVE-GROUND FABRIC CONTAINERS AND BOXES) PLANTS2.Container plants may be permitted only when indicated on the drawing, in this specification, or approved by the Owner's Representative.3.Provide plants shall be established and well rooted in removable containers.4.Container class size shall conform to ANSI Z60.1 for container plants for each size and type of plant.2.5PLANTING SOILB.Planting Soil as used in this specification means the soil at the planting site, or imported as modified and definedin specification Section Planting Soil. If there is no Planting Soil specification, the term Planting Soil shall mean the soil atthe planting site within the planting hole.2.6MULCHA.Mulch shall be 'Decorative Rock Mulch' The size range shall be a minimum 3/8".1.It is understood that mulch quality will vary significantly from supplier to supplier and region to region. The above requirements may be modified to conform to the source material from locally reliable suppliers as approved by the Owner's Representative.B.Submit supplier's product specification data sheet and a one gallon sample for approval.2.7TREE STAKING AND GUYING MATERIALC.Tree guying to be flat woven polypropylene material, 3/4 inch wide, and 900 lb. break strength. Color to beGreen. Product to be ArborTie manufactured by Deep Root Partners, L.P. or approved equal.D.Stakes shall be lodge pole stakes free of knots and of diameters and lengths appropriate to the size of plant asrequired to adequately support the plant.E.Below ground anchorage systems to be constructed of 2 x 2 dimensional untreated wood securing (using 3 inchlong screws) horizontal portions to 4 feet long vertical stakes driven straight into the ground outside the root ball.F.Submit manufacturer's product data for approval.PART 3 EXECUTION3.1SITE EXAMINATIONA.Examine the surface grades and soil conditions to confirm that the requirements of the Specification Section -Planting Soil - and the soil and drainage modifications indicated on the Planting Soil Plan and Details (if applicable) havebeen completed. Notify the Owner's Representative in writing of any unsatisfactory conditions.3.2DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLINGA.Protect materials from deterioration during delivery and storage. Adequately protect plants from drying out,exposure of roots to sun, wind or extremes of heat and cold temperatures. If planting is delayed more than 24 hours afterdelivery, set plants in a location protected from sun and wind. Provide adequate water to the root ball package during theshipping and storage period.1.All plant materials must be available for observation prior to planting.2.Using a soil moisture meter, periodically check the soil moisture in the root balls of all plants to assure that the plants are being adequately watered. Volumetric soil moisture shall be maintained above wilting point and below field capacity for the root ball substrate or soil.B.Do not deliver more plants to the site than there is space with adequate storage conditions. Provide a suitableremote staging area for plants and other supplies.1.The Owner's Representative or Contractor shall approve the duration, method and location of storage of plants.C.Provide protective covering over all plants during transporting.3.3PLANTING SEASONA.Planting shall only be performed when weather and soil conditions are suitable for planting the materialsspecified in accordance with locally accepted practice. Install plants during the planting time as described below unlessotherwise approved in writing by the Owner's Representative. In the event that the Contractor request planting outside thedates of the planting season, approval of the request does not change the requirements of the warranty.3.4ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONSA.No planting shall take place during extremely hot, dry, windy or freezing weather.3.5COORDINATION WITH PROJECT WORKA.The Contractor shall coordinate with all other work that may impact the completion of the work.B.Prior to the start of work, prepare a detailed schedule of the work for coordination with other trades.C.Coordinate the relocation of any irrigation lines, heads or the conduits of other utility lines that are in conflict withtree locations. Root balls shall not be altered to fit around lines. Notify the Owner's Representative of any conflictsencountered.3.6LAYOUT AND PLANTING SEQUENCEA.Relative positions of all plants and trees are subject to approval of the Owner's Representative.B.Notify the Owner's Representative, one (1) week prior to layout. Layout all individual tree and shrub locations.Place plants above surface at planting location or place a labeled stake at planting location. Layout bed lines with paintfor the Owner's Representative's approval. Secure the Owner's Representative's acceptance before digging and start ofplanting work.C.When applicable, plant trees before other plants are installed.D.It is understood that plants are not precise objects and that minor adjustments in the layout will be required asthe planting plan is constructed. These adjustments may not be apparent until some or all of the plants are installed. Makeadjustments as required by the Owner's Representative including relocating previously installed plants.3.7SOIL PROTECTION DURING PLANT DELIVERY AND INSTALLATIONA.Protect soil from compaction during the delivery of plants to the planting locations, digging of planting holes andinstalling plants.1.Where possible deliver and plant trees that require the use of heavy mechanized equipment prior to final soil preparation and tilling. Where possible, restrict the driving lanes to one area instead of driving over and compacting a large area of soil.2.Till to a depth of 6 inches, all soil that has been driven over during the installation of plants.3.8SOIL MOISTUREA.Volumetric soil moisture level, in both the planting soil and the root balls of all plants, prior to, during and afterplanting shall be above permanent wilting point and below field capacity for each type of soil texture within the followingranges.Soil typePermanent wilting pointField capacitySand, Loamy sand, Sandy loam5 - 8% 12-18%Loam, Sandy clay, Sandy clay loam14 - 25% 27-36%Clay loam, Silt loam11 - 22% 31 - 36%Silty clay, Silty clay loam22 - 27% 38 - 41%1.Volumetric soil moisture shall be measured with a digital moisture meter. The meter shall be the Digital Soil Moisture Meter, DSMM500 by General Specialty Tools and Instruments, or approved equivalent.B.The Contractor shall confirm the soil moisture levels with a moisture meter. If the moisture is too high, suspendplanting operations until the soil moisture drains to below field capacity.3.9INSTALLATION OF PLANTS: GENERALA.Observe each plant after delivery and prior to installation for damage of other characteristics that may causerejection of the plant. Notify the Owner's Representative of any condition observed.B.No more plants shall be distributed about the planting bed area than can be planted and watered on the sameday.C.The root system of each plant, regardless of root ball package type, shall be observed by the Contractor, at thetime of planting to confirm that the roots meet the requirements for plant root quality in Part 2 Products: Plants General:Plant Quality. The Contractor shall undertake at the time of planting, all modifications to the root system required by theOwner's Representative to meet these quality standards.1.Modifications, at the time of planting, to meet the specifications for the depth of the root collar and removal of stem girdling roots and circling roots may make the plant unstable or stress the plant to the point that the Owner's Representative may choose to reject the plant rather than permitting the modification.2.Any modifications required by the Owner's Representative to make the root system conform to the plant quality standards outlined in Part 2 Products: Plants General: Quality, or other requirements related to the permitted root ball package, shall not be considered as grounds to modify or void the plant warranty.3.The resulting root ball may need additional staking and water after planting. The Owner's Representativemay reject the plant if the root modification process makes the tree unstable or if the tree is not healthy at the end of the warranty period. Such plants shall still be covered under the warranty4.The Contractor remains responsible to confirm that the grower has made all required root modificationsnoted during any nursery observations.

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U:\23\23005 - Lisendra Heights\Land\CD's\CD_01\Phase_01\23005.1_specs_24x36.dwg31.10.2023bygregmendonsa 1" = 20'City of VisaliaLisendra Heights Phase 01SpecificationsL-2122 D.Container and Boxed Root Ball Shaving: The outer surfaces of ALL plants in containers and boxes, including thetop, sides and bottom of the root ball shall be shaved to remove all circling, descending, and matted roots. Shaving shallbe performed using saws, knives, sharp shovels or other suitable equipment that is capable of making clean cuts on theroots. Shaving shall remove a minimum of one inch of root mat or up to 2 inches as required to remove all root segmentsthat are not growing reasonably radial to the trunk.E.Exposed Stem Tissue after Modification: The required root ball modifications may result in stem tissue that hasnot formed trunk bark being exposed above the soil line. If such condition occurs, wrap the exposed portion of the stem ina protective wrapping with a white filter fabric. Secure the fabric with biodegradable masking tape. DO NOT USE string,twine, green nursery ties or any other material that may girdle the trunk if not removed.F.Excavation of the Planting Space: Using hand tools or tracked mini-excavator, excavate the planting hole into thePlanting Soil to the depth of the root ball measured after any root ball modification to correct root problems, and wideenough for working room around the root ball or to the size indicated on the drawing or as noted below.1.For trees and shrubs planted in soil areas that are NOT tilled or otherwise modified to a depth of at least 12 inches over a distance of more than 10 feet radius from each tree, or 5 feet radius from each shrub, the soil around the root ball shall be loosened as defined below or as indicated on the drawings.a.The area of loosening shall be a minimum of 3 times the diameter of the root ball at the surface sloping to 2 times the diameter of the root ball at the depth of the root ball.b.Loosening is defined as digging into the soil and turning the soil to reduce the compaction. The soil does not have to be removed from the hole, just dug, lifted and turned. Lifting and turning may be accomplished with a tracked mini excavator, or hand shovels.2.If an auger is used to dig the initial planting hole, the soil around the auger hole shall be loosened as definedabove for trees and shrubs planted in soil areas that are NOT tilled or otherwise modified.3.The measuring point for root ball depth shall be the average height of the outer edge of the root ball after any required root ball modification.4.If motorized equipment is used to deliver plants to the planting area over exposed planting beds, or used to loosen the soil or dig the planting holes, all soil that has been driven over shall be tilled to a depth of 6 inches.H.For trees to be planted in prepared Planting Soil that is deeper than the root ball depth, compact the soil underthe root ball using a mechanical tamper to assure a firm bedding for the root ball. If there is more than 12 inches ofplanting soil under the root ball excavate and tamp the planting soil in lifts not to exceed 12 inches.I.Set top outer edge of the root ball at the average elevation of the proposed finish. Set the plant plumb and uprightin the center of the planting hole. The tree graft, if applicable, shall be visible above the grade. Do not place soil on top ofthe root ball.J.The Owner's Representative may request that plants orientation be rotated when planted based on the form ofthe plant.K.Backfill the space around the root ball with the same planting soil or existing soil that was excavated for theplanting space. See Specification Section Planting Soil, for requirements to modify the soil within the planting bed.L.Brace root ball by tamping Planting Soil around the lower portion of the root ball. Place additional Planting Soilaround base and sides of ball in six - inch (6") lifts. Lightly tamp each lift using foot pressure or hand tools to settle backfill,support the tree and eliminate voids. DO NOT over compact the backfill or use mechanical or pneumatic tampingequipment. Over compaction shall be defined as greater than 85% of maximum dry density, standard proctor or greaterthan 250 psi as measured by a cone penetrometer when the volumetric soil moisture is lower than field capacity.1.When the planting hole has been backfilled to three quarters of its depth, water shall be poured around the root ball and allowed to soak into the soil to settle the soil. Do not flood the planting space. If the soil is abovefield capacity, allow the soil to drain to below field capacity before finishing the planting. Air pockets shall be eliminated and backfill continued until the planting soil is brought to grade level.M.Where indicated on the drawings, build a 4 inch high, level berm of Planting Soil around the outside of the rootball to retain water. Tamp the berm to reduce leaking and erosion of the saucer.N.Thoroughly water the Planting Soil and root ball immediately after planting.O.Remove all nursery plant identification tags and ribbons as per Owner's Representative instructions. The Owner'sRepresentative's seals are to remain on plants until the end of the warranty period.3.11GROUND COVER, PERENNIAL AND ANNUAL PLANTSA.Assure that soil moisture is within the required levels prior to planting. Irrigation, if required, shall be applied atleast 12 hours prior to planting to avoid planting in muddy soils.B.Assure that soil grades in the beds are smooth and as shown on the plans.C.Plants shall be planted in even, triangularly spaced rows, at the intervals called out for on the drawings, unlessotherwise noted. The first row of Annual flower plants shall be 6 inches from the bed edge unless otherwise directed.D.Dig planting holes sufficiently large enough to insert the root system without deforming the roots. Set the top ofthe root system at the grade of the soil.E.Schedule the planting to occur prior to application of the mulch. If the bed is already mulched, pull the mulch fromaround the hole and plant into the soil. Do not plant the root system in the mulch. Pull mulch back so it is not on the rootball surface.F.Press soil to bring the root system in contact with the soil.G.Spread any excess soil around in the spaces between plants.H.Apply mulch to the bed being sure not to cover the tops of the plants with or the tops of the root ball with mulch.I.Water each planting area as soon as the planting is completed. Apply additional water to keep the soil moistureat the required levels. Do not over water.3.13STAKING AND GUYINGA.Do not stake or guy trees unless specifically required by the Contract Documents, or in the event that theContractor feels that staking is the only alternative way to keep particular trees plumb.1.The Owner's Representative shall have the authority to require that trees are staked or to reject staking as an alternative way to stabilize the tree.2.Trees that required heavily modified root balls to meet the root quality standards may become unstable. The Owner's Representative may choose to reject these trees rather than utilize staking to temporarily supportthe tree.B.Trees that are guyed shall have their guys and stakes removed after one full growing season or at other times asrequired by the Owner's Representative.C.Tree guying shall utilize the tree staking and guying materials specified. Guying to be tied in such a manner as tocreate a minimum 12 - inch loop to prevent girdling. Refer to manufacturer's recommendations and the planting detail forinstallation.1.Plants shall stand plumb after staking or guying.2.Stakes shall be driven to sufficient depth to hold the tree rigid.D.For trees planted in planting mix over waterproofed membrane, use dead men buried 24 inches to the top of thedead man, in the soil. Tie the guy to the dead man with a double wrap of line around the dead man followed by a doublehalf hitch. When guys are removed, leave the dead men in place and cut the guy tape 12 inches above the ground,leaving the tape end covered in mulch.3.14TREE BARK PROTECTIONE.For all street trees in commercial areas where indicted on the drawings, apply a Tree Bark Protector to each tree.3.15STRAIGHTENING PLANTSA.Maintain all plants in a plumb position throughout the warranty period. Straighten all trees that move out of plumbincluding those not staked. Plants to be straightened shall be excavated and the root ball moved to a plumb position, andthen re-backfilled.B.Do not straighten plants by pulling the trunk with guys.3.16INSTALLATION OF FERTILIZER AND OTHER CHEMICAL ADDITIVESA.Do not apply any soluble fertilizer to plantings during the first year after transplanting unless soil test determinesthat fertilizer or other chemical additives is required. Apply chemical additives only upon the approval of the Owner'sRepresentative.B.Controlled release fertilizers shall be applied according to the manufacturer's instructions and standardhorticultural practices.3.17PRUNING OF TREES AND SHRUBSA.Prune plants as directed by the Owner's Representative. Pruning trees shall be limited to addressing structuraldefects as shown in details; follow recommendations in “Structural Pruning: A Guide For The Green Industry” publishedby Urban Tree Foundation, Visalia CA.B.All pruning shall be performed by a person experienced in structural tree pruning.C.Except for plants specified as multi-stemmed or as otherwise instructed by the Owner's Representative, preserveor create a central leader.D.Pruning of large trees shall be done using pole pruners or if needed, from a ladder or hydraulic lift to gain accessto the top of the tree. Do not climb in newly planted trees. Small trees can be structurally pruned by laying them overbefore planting. Pruning may also be performed at the nursery prior to shipping.E.Remove and replace excessively pruned or malformed stock resulting from improper pruning that occurred in thenursery or after.F.Pruning shall be done with clean, sharp tools.G.No tree paint or sealants shall be used.3.18MULCHING OF PLANTS A.Apply 3 inches of mulch before settlement, covering the entire planting bed area. Install no more than 1 inch ofmulch over the top of the root balls of all plants. Taper to 2 inches when abutting pavement.B.For trees planted in lawn areas the mulch shall extend to a 5 foot radius around the tree or to the extent indicatedon the plans.C.Lift all leaves, low hanging stems and other green portions of small plants out of the mulch if covered.3.19PLANTING BED FINISHINGA.After planting, smooth out all grades between plants before mulching.B.Separate the edges of planting beds and lawn areas with a smooth, formed edge cut into the turf with the bedmulch level slightly lower, 1 and 2 inches, than the adjacent turf sod or as directed by the Owner's Representative. Bededge lines shall be a depicted on the drawings.3.20WATERINGA.The Contractor shall be fully responsible to ensure that adequate water is provided to all plants from the point ofinstallation until the date of Substantial Completion Acceptance. The Contractor shall adjust the automatic irrigationsystem, if available, and apply additional or adjust for less water using hoses as required.B.Hand water root balls of all plants to assure that the root balls have moisture above wilt point and below fieldcapacity. Test the moisture content in each root ball and the soil outside the root ball to determine the water content.3.21CLEAN - UPA.During installation, keep the site free of trash, pavements reasonably clean and work area in an orderly conditionat the end of each day. Remove trash and debris in containers from the site no less than once a week.1.Immediately clean up any spilled or tracked soil, fuel, oil, trash or debris deposited by the Contractor from all surfaces within the project or on public right of ways and neighboring property.B.Once installation is complete, wash all soil from pavements and other structures. Ensure that mulch is confinedto planting beds and that all tags and flagging tape are removed from the site. The Owner's Representative's seals are toremain on the trees and removed at the end of the warranty period.C.Make all repairs to grades, ruts, and damage by the plant installer to the work or other work at the site.D.Remove and dispose of all excess planting soil, subsoil, mulch, plants, packaging, and other material brought tothe site by the Contractor.3.22PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTIONA.The Contractor shall protect planting and related work and other site work from damage due to plantingoperations, operations by other Contractors or trespassers. Maintain protection during installation until SubstantialCompletion Acceptance. Treat, repair or replace damaged work immediately.B.Damage done by the Contractor, or any of their sub - contractors to existing or installed plants, or any other partsof the work or existing features to remain, including roots, trunk or branches of large existing trees, soil, paving, utilities,lighting, irrigation, other finished work and surfaces including those on adjacent property, shall be cleaned, repaired orreplaced by the Contractor at no expense to the Owner. The Owner's Representative shall determine when such cleaning,replacement or repair is satisfactory.3.23PLANT MAINTENANCE PRIOR TO SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION ACCEPTANCEA.During the project work period and prior to Substantial Completion Acceptance, the Contractor shall maintain allplants.B.Maintenance during the period prior to Substantial Completion Acceptance shall consist of pruning, watering,cultivating, weeding, mulching, removal of dead material, repairing and replacing of tree stakes, tightening and repairingof guys, repairing and replacing of damaged tree wrap material, resetting plants to proper grades and upright position,and furnishing and applying such sprays as are necessary to keep plantings reasonably free of damaging insects anddisease, and in healthy condition. The threshold for applying insecticides and herbicide shall follow established IntegratedPest Management (IPM) procedures. Mulch areas shall be kept reasonably free of weeds, grass.3.24SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION ACCEPTANCEA.Upon written notice from the Contractor, the Owners Representative shall review the work and make adetermination if the work is substantially complete.1.Notification shall be at least 7 days prior to the date the contractor is requesting the review.B.The date of substantial completion of the planting shall be the date when the Owner's Representative acceptsthat all work in Planting, Planting Soil, and Irrigation installation sections is complete.C.The Plant Warranty period begins at date of written notification of substantial completion from the Owner'sRepresentative. The date of substantial completion may be different than the date of substantial completion for the othersections of the project.3.25MAINTENANCE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD by othersA.After Substantial Completion Acceptance, the Contractor shall make sufficient site visits to observe the Owner'smaintenance and become aware of problems with the maintenance in time to request changes, until the date of End ofWarranty Final Acceptance.1.Notify the Owner's Representative in writing if maintenance, including watering, is not sufficient to maintainplants in a healthy condition. Such notification must be made in a timely period so that the Owner'sRepresentative may take corrective action.a.Notification must define the maintenance needs and describe any corrective action required.2.In the event that the Contractor fails to visit the site and or notify, in writing, the Owner's Representative of maintenance needs, lack of maintenance shall not be used as grounds for voiding or modifying the provisions of the warranty.3.26MAINTENANCE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD by the plant installerA.During the warranty period, provide all maintenance for all plantings to keep the plants in a healthy state and theplanting areas clean and neat.B.General requirements:1.All work shall be undertaken by trained planting crews under the supervision of a foreman with a minimum of 5 years experience supervising commercial plant maintenance crews.2.All chemical and fertilizer applications shall be made by licensed applicators for the type of chemicals to be used. All work and chemical use shall comply with all applicable local, provincial and federal requirements.3.Assure that hoses and watering equipment and other maintenance equipment does not block paths or be placed in a manner that may create tripping hazards. Use standard safety warning barriers and other procedures to maintain the site in a safe manner for visitors at all times.4.All workers shall wear required safety equipment and apparel appropriate for the tasks being undertaken.5.The Contractor shall not store maintenance equipment at the site at times when they are not in use unlessauthorized in writing by the Owner's Representative.6.Maintenance vehicles shall not park on the site including walks and lawn areas at any time without the Owner's Representative's written permission.7.Maintain a detailed log of all maintenance activities including types of tasks, date of task, types and quantities of materials and products used, watering times and amounts, and number of each crew.Periodically review the logs with the Owner's Representative, and submit a copy of the logs at the end of each year of the maintenance agreement.8.Meet with the Owner's Representative a minimum of three times a year to review the progress and discussany changes that are needed in the maintenance program. At the end of the warranty period attend a hand over meeting to formally transfer the responsibilities of maintenance to the Owner's Representative. Provideall information on past maintenance activities and provide a list of critical tasks that will be needed over the next 12 months. Provide all maintenance logs and soil test data. Make the Contractor's supervisor availablefor a minimum of one year after the end of the warranty period to answer questions about past maintenance.C.Provide the following maintenance tasks:1.Watering; Provide all water required to keep soil within and around the root balls at optimum moisturecontent for plant growth.a.Maintain all watering systems and equipment and keep them operational.b.Monitor soil moisture to provide sufficient water. Check soil moisture and root ball moisture with a soil moisture meter on a regular basis and record moisture readings. Do not over water.2.Soil nutrient levels: Take a minimum of 4 soil samples from around the site in the spring and fall and have them tested by an accredited agricultural soil testing lab for chemical composition of plant required nutrients,pH, salt and % organic matter. Test results shall include laboratory recommendations for nutrientapplications. Apply fertilizers at rates recommended by the soil test.a.Make any other soil test and/or plant tissue test that may be indicated by plant conditions that may not be related to soil nutrient levels such as soil contaminated by other chemicals or lack of chemical uptake by the plant.3.Plant pruning: Remove cross over branching, shorten or remove developing co dominant leaders, dead wood and winter-damaged branches. Unless directed by the Owner's Representative, do not shear plants or make heading cuts.4.Restore plants: Reset any plants that have settled or are leaning as soon as the condition is noticed.5.Guying and staking: Maintain plant guys in a taught position. Remove tree guys and staking after the first full growing season unless directed by Owner's Representative.6.Weed control: Keep all beds free of weeds. Hand-remove all weeds and any plants that do not appear on the planting plan. Chemical weed control is permitted only with the approval of the Owner's Representative.Schedule weeding as needed but not less 12 times per year. 7.Trash removal: Remove all trash and debris from all planting beds and maintain the beds in a neat and tidy appearance. The number of trash and debris removal visits shall be no less than 12 times per year and may coincide with other maintenance visits.8.Plant pest control: Maintain disease, insects and other pests at manageable levels. Manageable levels shall be defined as damage to plants that may be noticeable to a professional but not to the average person. Use least invasive methods to control plant disease and insect outbreaks.a.The Owner's Representative must approve in advance the use of all chemical pesticide applications.9.Plant replacement: Replace all plants that are defective as defined in the warranty provisions, as soon as the plant decline is obvious and in suitable weather and season for planting as outlined in above sections. Plantsthat become defective during the maintenance period shall be covered and replaced under the warrantyprovisions.10.Mulch: Refresh mulch once a year to maintain complete coverage but do not over mulch. At no time shall the overall mulch thickness be greater that 3 inches. Do not apply mulch within 6 inches of the trunks or stems of any plants. Replacement mulch shall meet the requirements of the original approved material. Mulch shall be no more than one inch on top of the root ball surface.11.Bed edging: Check and maintain edges between mulch and lawn areas in smooth neat lines as originallyshown on the drawings.12.Leaf, fruit and other plant debris removal: Remove fall leaf, spent flowers, fruit and plant part accumulationsfrom beds and paved surfaces. Maintain all surface water drains free of debris. Debris removal shall be undertaken at each visit to weed or pick up trash in beds.13.Damage from site use: Repair of damage by site visitors and events, beyond normal wear, are not part of this maintenance. The Owner's Representative may request that the Contractor repair damage beds or plantings for an additional cost. All additional work shall be approved in advance by the Owner'sRepresentative.3.27END OF WARRANTY FINAL ACCEPTANCE / MAINTENANCE OBSERVATIONA.At the end of the Warranty and Maintenance period the Owner's Representative shall observe the work andestablish that all provisions of the contract are complete and the work is satisfactory.1.If the work is satisfactory, the maintenance period will end on the date of the final observation.2.If the work is deemed unsatisfactory, the maintenance period will continue at no additional expense to the Owner until the work has been completed, observed, and approved by the Owner's Representative.B.FAILURE TO PASS OBSERVATION: If the work fails to pass final observation, any subsequent observationsmust be rescheduled as per above. The cost to the Owner for additional observations will be charged to the Contractor atthe prevailing hourly rate of the Owners Representative.END OF SECTION 32 93 00

Visalia City CouncilMay 20, 2024

Visalia City Council
May 20, 2024