Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Demolition work shall consist of complete removal of the structures(s), the basement walls, basement floor, and associated footings and shall include the removal of stairs, stoops, concrete slabs, clothes poles, and all other debris on the property. (*Additional items: All gas piping, water piping, sewer pipes, electrical wires, telephone wires, telegraph conduit, television cables, etc. must be properly terminated, plugged, sealed, and capped in accordance with the specific instructions of each responsible utility company. The Contractor shall pay all costs incurred in the disconnection of these utilities and services. All demolition debris and residue shall be removed from the site and disposed of properly in accordance with all federal, state, county, and city laws, ordinances, codes, and statutes. 2. Pest Control: Contractor is required to hire a licensed pest abatement contractor and have the structure baited for rodents and inspected by the Department of Safety & Inspection Animal Control prior to the issuance of a permit. 3. Dust Control: The Contractor shall control dust that is produced as a result of the demolition by application of water onto the demolition site and debris in a manner that controls airborne pollutants. The City is requiring a minimum of 1-1/2” hose from a water truck designed for this purpose and/or by obtaining a permit to use the City’s fire hydrant. No garden hoses allowed. Contractor shall enact other measures as is appropriate so as not to cause harm or destruction to adjoining properties by the ensuing dust. THIS REQUIREMENT CAN ONLY BE WAIVED BY THE APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT MANAGER PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF DEMOLITION ON A GIVEN DAY, DEPENDENT ON WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES. 4. If demolition site is left unattended, the Contractor shall provide and install barricade fencing, which is sufficient to adequately protect the safety of the public. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide a safe work site from the time the demolition work commences until the time all work is completed. The buildings must be kept secured to prevent unauthorized access until removed. 5. Excavation fill must consist of clean, compacted fill as approved by the city building inspector. All disturbed and filled areas must be leveled to provide a final grade which will affect good drainage. All excess earth, large stones and rocks larger than three (3) inches in diameter shall be removed from the site. 6. The site shall be left in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition, free of any debris, rubble, refuse or demolition residue. Any curbs, concrete structures, vaults, walls, etc. shall be removed as specified, and any depressions shall be filled. All disturbed areas shall be covered with a minimum of two (2) inches of topsoil, final graded by approved methods and either sod or seed at a rate which is conducive to good growth and rapid coverage of the dirt. Erosion control measures shall be used when appropriate and may incorporate the use of turf sod, silt fencing, straw, hay covers and/or other required methods identified by the building inspector.
