Specifications include, but are not limited to: Site Preparation: Pads will be constructed from offsite clay gravel. On site material may be used if approved by the HACN inspector. This will be a site-by-site decision. We would prefer that you haul it in. Pad: To accommodate the house plan size, the new pad needs to be 80x50. Pad must be inspected and approved by HACN inspector BEFORE footings are dug and poured to make sure pad has adequate drainage. No exceptions. All trees and construction debris must be removed prior to construction of the home. This includes any debris, material structures disturbed during clearing and building of the pad. Homes requiring demolition, must be removed from the site, and disposed of in an approved dump site. No burning or burying any debris. Driveways shall have a 6” to 8” cut to remove topsoil. Driveway shall have 6” to 8” clay gravel base with 4” of gray crusher run limestone gravel topping. Driveways will be built from the site to the county road/city street. If located in the city should verify city requirements and built accordingly. Any tin horns needed for construction of driveway shall be minimum 20’ in length. If driveway is from a main (state) highway contractor is responsible for DOT regulations, specs and permits. Lay out of House – Contact HACN Inspector to assist with layout of house ALL PINS MUST BE FOUND BEFORE building of pad, Failure to have Inspector assist in locating pins and home being built off of homeowners assigned land will incur expenses that will be reimbursed by the contractor to the HACN. Contact Inspectors for approval of: Pad Construction, Footing, when dug and before poured), Slab, (before poured). HACN STAFF SHOULD BE PRESENT at all pours. Pre-Treat pad, slab, footing, (garage, if applicable), approach, and all adjacent patio & porches for wood infestation insects. (See spec book for requirements SECTION 2D) Proof of application must be posted at the sight, ORIGINAL Termite certificate required from applicator AND SUBMITTED WITH 1ST DRAW REQUEST. An amended Termite Certificate will be required to be submitted with the FINAL draw request; this shall include all areas around the home where topsoil was brought in. The treatment shall take place after the delivery of approved topsoil and final grade of the yard. All concrete will have design mix for 3500psi compressive strength and shall have an air-entraining admixture to give air content between 5 to 7% volume concrete. A .006 mil polyethylene plastic. Plastic shall be installed as a waterproof membrane and all plumbing penetrations in the plastic must be taped tightly. FRONT PORCH POURED LEVEL WITH THE FLOOR AND ADA THRESHOLDS ON EXTERIOR DOORS.
