Design & Construction Specifications - Town of Kernersville

CONSTRUCTION/INSPECTION STANDARDSGENERAL:Construction shall not begin until the following applicable items have been obtained;1. Construction Drawing approvals2. Watershed permit3. Utility Installation approvals4. Grading permit (NCDEHNR)5. NCDOT Encroachment Agreement6. Driveway Permit(s)7. Town of Kernersville UDO approval.Failure to adhere to these preliminary requirements as well as the requirementscontained in this section titled CONSTRUCTION/INSPECTION STANDARDS shallconstitute an immediate issuance of a "Stop Work Order" from the Public WorksDirector. Penalty of continuation of work after a "Stop Work Order" has been issued is$200.00/calendar day.SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES:A. Beginning Construction:1. Clearing and grubbing operations may begin whileconstruction drawings are being approved. An erosioncontrol permit must be obtained from the NCDEHNR prior toany land disturbing activities over one (1) acre in size.2. Contractors shall have "Approved" plans on the job site priorto beginning any work other than clearing and grubbing.3. Any work done without proper inspection will be subject tobeing uncovered or removed as required to fully verifycompliance with the "Approved" plans, specifications, andproper construction practices.B. Notification for Inspections:1. It is the responsibility of the contractor to notify the PublicWorks Department before each work phase begins. Failureto notify the Public Works Department for an inspection mayresult in the need to uncover completed work. The Townreserves the right to deny final acceptance of streets and