TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for - City of West Palm Beach
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for - City of West Palm Beach
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for - City of West Palm Beach
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SECTION 01450ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONPART 1 GENERAL1.01 SECTION INCLUDES:A. Requirements <strong>for</strong> prevention <strong>of</strong> environmental pollution and damage as the result <strong>of</strong>construction operations under this contract.B. The work covered by this Section consists <strong>of</strong> furnishing all labor, materials and equipmentand per<strong>for</strong>ming all work required <strong>for</strong> the prevention <strong>of</strong> environmental pollution in con<strong>for</strong>mancewith applicable laws and regulations, during and as the result <strong>of</strong> construction operationsunder this Contract. For the purpose <strong>of</strong> this Specification, environmental pollution is definedas the presence <strong>of</strong> chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affecthuman health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances <strong>of</strong> importance to human life;affect other species <strong>of</strong> importance to man; or degrade the utility <strong>of</strong> the environment <strong>for</strong>aesthetic and/or recreational purposes.C. The control <strong>of</strong> environmental pollution requires consideration <strong>of</strong> air, water and land, andinvolves management <strong>of</strong> noise and solid waste, as well as other pollutants.D. Schedule and conduct all work in a manner that will minimize the erosion <strong>of</strong> soils in the area<strong>of</strong> the work. Provide erosion control measures such as diversion channels, sedimentation orfiltration systems, berms, staked hay bales, seeding, mulching or other special surfacetreatments as are required to prevent silting and muddying <strong>of</strong> streams, rivers, impoundments,lakes, etc. All erosion control measures shall be in place in an area prior to any constructionactivity in that area.E. These Specifications are intended to ensure that construction is achieved with a minimum <strong>of</strong>disturbance to the existing ecological balance between a water resource and itssurroundings.F. These are general guidelines. It is the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to determine thespecific construction techniques to meet these guidelines.1.02 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:A. Environmental pollution and damage are defined as the presence <strong>of</strong> chemical, physical, orbiological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorablealter ecological balances <strong>of</strong> importance to human life; affect other species <strong>of</strong> importance toman; or degrade the utility <strong>of</strong> the environment <strong>for</strong> aesthetic, cultural, and/or historicalpurposes.B. The control <strong>of</strong> environmental pollution and damage requires consideration <strong>of</strong> air, water, andland, and includes management <strong>of</strong> visual esthetics, noise, solid waste, radiant energy andradioactive materials, as well as other pollutants.1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE:A. Establish and maintain quality control <strong>for</strong> environmental protection <strong>of</strong> all items set <strong>for</strong>thherein.B. Record on daily quality control reports or attachments thereto, any problems in complyingwith laws, regulations and ordinances, and corrective actions taken.Environmental Protection Section 01450-1
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