2. Protect underground and aboveground existing structures from damage, whetheror not they lie within the limits <strong>of</strong> the easements obtained by the Owner. Wheresuch existing fences, gates, driveways, sheds, buildings, or any other structuremust be removed in order to properly carry out the construction, or are damagesduring construction, restore to their original condition to the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> theproperty owner involved at the Contractor's own expense. Notify the Engineer <strong>of</strong>any damaged underground structure, and make repairs or replacements be<strong>for</strong>ebackfilling.3. Without additional compensation, the Contractor may remove and replace in acondition as good as or better than original, such small miscellaneous structures asfences, mailboxes, and signposts that interfere with the Contractor's operations.C. Field Relocation1. During the progress <strong>of</strong> construction, it is expected that minor relocations <strong>of</strong> the work will benecessary. Such relocations shall be made only by direction <strong>of</strong> the Engineer. If existingstructures are encountered which prevent the construction, and which are not properlyshown on any Contract Drawings, notify the Engineer be<strong>for</strong>e continuing with the constructionin order that the Engineer may make such field revisions as necessary to avoid conflict withthe existing structures. If the Contractor shall fails to so notify the Engineer and proceedswith the construction despite this interference when an existing structure is encountered, heshall do so at his own risk.D. Easements1. Limits <strong>of</strong> the existing utility easements are to be assumed to be the paved road rights-<strong>of</strong>-wayunless otherwise noted on the plans. If new work is to be done beyond the horizontal limits<strong>of</strong> the paved rights-<strong>of</strong>-way, the Contractor must request such deviation from the plans fromthe Engineer.1.07 PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND CLEANUPA. Site Restoration and Cleanup1. At all times during the work, keep the premises clean and orderly, and upon completion <strong>of</strong>the work, repair all damage caused by equipment and leave the project free <strong>of</strong> rubbish orexcess materials <strong>of</strong> any kind.2. Stockpile excavated materials in a manner that will cause the least damage to adjacentlawns, grassed areas, gardens, shrubbery, or fences, regardless <strong>of</strong> whether these are onprivate property, or on state, county, or city rights-<strong>of</strong>-way. Remove all excavated materialsfrom grassed and planted areas and leave these surfaces in a condition equivalent to theiroriginal condition.3. All existing drainage ditches and culverts shall be reopened and graded and naturaldrainage restored. Restore culverts broken or damaged to their original condition andlocation.4. Upon completion <strong>of</strong> pipe laying and backfilling operations, clean all <strong>for</strong>mer grassed andplanted areas, leaving all disturbed areas free from rocks, gravel, clay, or any other <strong>for</strong>eignmaterial. The finished surface shall con<strong>for</strong>m to the original surface, and shall be freedrainingand free from holes, ruts, rough spots, or other surface features detrimental to aseeded area.Maintenance & Protection <strong>of</strong> Properties Section 01020-5
B. Finishing <strong>of</strong> Site, Borrow, and Storage Areas1. Upon completion <strong>of</strong> the project, all areas used by the Contractor shall be properlycleared <strong>of</strong> all temporary structures, rubbish, and waste materials and properlygraded to drain and blend in with the abutting property. Areas used <strong>for</strong> the deposit<strong>of</strong> waste materials shall be finished to properly drain and blend with thesurrounding terrain.C. Street Cleanup During Construction1. Thoroughly clean all spilled dirt, gravel, or other <strong>for</strong>eign material caused by theconstruction operations from all streets and roads at the conclusion <strong>of</strong> each day'soperation. Sidewalks, unless under construction, shall be kept clear <strong>of</strong> material,and available <strong>for</strong> pedestrian use at all times.D. Dust Prevention1. Give all unpaved streets, roads, detours, haul roads or disturbed areas used in theconstruction area an approved dust-preventive treatment or periodically water toprevent dust. Applicable environmental regulations <strong>for</strong> dust prevention shall bestrictly en<strong>for</strong>ced.E. Preservation <strong>of</strong> Irrigation and Drainage Ditches1. After backfilling <strong>of</strong> the trenches, restore all irrigation and storm drain ditchesdestroyed, damaged, or otherwise modified during construction to a conditionequivalent, in the opinion <strong>of</strong> the Engineer, to the condition <strong>of</strong> the ditch be<strong>for</strong>econstruction. Ditches so reconstructed shall be built in their original locations.END OF SECTIONMaintenance & Protection <strong>of</strong> Properties Section 01020-6