Specifications include, but are not limited to: demolition of the structure and any outbuildings located on the property and removal and disposal of any concrete pads found, fencing, mailboxes, signs, poles, porches, trash, waste, rubbish, rocks, debris, etc. The finished surface shall be reasonably smooth compacted and free from irregular surface changes. Demolition will include the cost of “final disposal” of debris in a manner that complies with all local, state and federal guidelines, and codes. Concrete pads, slabs or driveways will be removed and disposed of properly. In addition to the general requirements, the following conditions shall also be required: The Contractor is responsible for securing all necessary permits prior to demolition. The Contractor is responsible to coordinate with utilities for the disconnection of all utilities including water, sewer, gas, electricity, phone, cable and any other utility presence on property. This includes proper septic abandonment. The Contractor is responsible for demolishing the specific structures and removing the resulting debris, as well as any associated outbuildings, deck(s), porch, dumpster(s), and junk/discarded items on the property. Remove structural framing members and lower to ground by utilizing a method suitable to avoid free fall and to prevent ground impact or dust generation. Where work is adjacent to street, the Contractor shall conduct the Work in a manner that will avoid the accumulation of debris from its operations on the traffic areas of the adjacent streets or roadways. Contractor shall continuously remove such accumulations and where necessary broom or wet down traffic areas to prevent dust. All demolition debris shall become the property of the Contractor. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to remove and dispose of, from the site, all materials in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines, ordinances and codes. The Contractor is responsible for collecting and transporting debris. All truck hauling must comply with State Department of Transportation regulations. Special attention should be paid to the North Carolina Tarp Law. After being loaded in the work area, trucks shall have their loads trimmed so that no debris extends horizontally beyond the bed in any direction. The Contractor shall remove all HVAC units following EPA guidelines for the proper disposal of refrigerants. Completely remove below-grade construction, including foundation walls, footings, and walkways. The (gravel) driveway is to remain. Below-grade areas and voids resulting from demolition of the structure shall be filled with selected back-fill and graded to grade level. Seed and straw all back-fill areas utilizing a mixture of fescue and winter rye grass seed.
