HomeMy WebLinkAboutConstruction Minutes.docx
PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING
LAKESIDE FAIRWOOD 4/17/2014
PROJECT PERSONNEL AND NUMBERS
Jan Illian, City Project Manager 425-430-7216
Tom Main, City Inspector 206-999-1833
Corey Thomas, Fire Department 425-430-7024
Laureen Nicolay, Planner 425-430-7294
FRANCHISE UTILITIES:
1. The franchise utilities require copies of the approved construction drawings before designing their facilities. Provide a copy of the approved composite drawing to each utility for
inclusion with their permit application.
2. Each franchise utility shall apply for a separate permit prior to construction in existing or future right-of-way. A blueline drawing showing the location of all utilities, city
and franchise, in redlines shall be submitted to the sixth floor counter for City review two weeks before installation.
3. All franchise utilities shall be separated a minimum of five feet (5') horizontally and twelve inches (12") vertically from City utilities.
4. All franchise utilities within the City of Renton right of way must be inspected by the City of Renton franchise inspector. Call the inspection line at 425-430-7203 24-hours prior
to job start for coordination.
5. The composite drawing shall be asbuilt showing all franchise utility locations and crossings. The revised composite drawing shall be submitted with the asbuilt drawings after construction
is complete.
GENERAL:
1. CALL 206-999-1833 FOR INSPECTION (24 HR NOTICE) BEFORE YOU START WORK. NOTIFY FIRE, POLICE AND METRO OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE. CALL 911 FROM A LOCAL LAND LINE ONLY.
2. Contractors shall use only sets of drawings stamped and signed by the City of Renton for constructing utility and transportation improvements. The approved plans do not constitute
a fill and grade permit or grant any rights to fill and/or grade outside of the right-of-way. Keep a set of approved drawings on-site at all times.
3. Work hours in right-of-way are weekdays, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Saturday by approval only and no Sundays.
4. CONSTRUCTION HOURS: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday thru Friday and 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturdays. No work allowed Sundays.
5. Contractor must call for City inspection before 3:00 p.m. on the previous day. Overtime takes special authorization and scheduling in advance. Pay schedule is $75.00 per hour for
overtime.
6. Streets shall be kept clean at all times. Truck washing and other measures as approved are required for the duration of the project. Provide whatever measures necessary for cleanup
and dust control during job and at night.
7. Traffic control plan to be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Haul legal loads and observe all traffic laws. All truck maneuvering and materials storage
to be on-site only. Right of way to remain unobstructed when possible. No stockpiles are allowed in the right of way.
8. All utilities must be inspected prior to backfill.
9. The contractor, as well as the engineer, shall keep as-built drawings. All changes shall be shown on asbuilts. Asbuilts shall be per City specifications. As-built drawings must
have a P.E. or L.P.S. stamp. Final occupancy will not be issued until receipt and approval by the City of project utility and transportation improvement as-built drawings.
10. Field changes: If minor, submit a shop drawing or schematic through the inspector or by FAX 425-430-7300. If major, the project engineer should submit drawings and complete justification,
information and calculations as applicable to the Plan Review project manager. The City will answer by memo or schedule a meeting within two days. The field inspector will not give
approval in the field for major construction changes.
11. Street Restoration is required to conform to the City of Renton Trench Restoration and Street Overlay Standards. A copy has been provided. All street repairs shall be complete
and in place within 14 days, or as directed by the Public Works Inspector.
ELECTRICAL:
1. After calling in the inspection request through the Inspection Request Line, contact Dick Gilcrist (206-999-1821) or Jack Oxford (206-999-1822) at 7:30 a.m. the morning of the inspection
to provide a contact name and phone number for arranging the electrical inspection with your representative.
2. Have in your possession the electrical permit and streetlight luminaire checklist. Insert both in a clear plastic document protector and attach it to a conduit stubbed up. If the
signal control box is installed, for underground conduit inspection approval, place the documents in the signal control box.
3. Service inspection for signal or lighting control pedestals requires access for electrical inspection. If approved, a service approval sticker will be attached by the meter opening
for the serving utility. The serving utility will not and shall not connect power unless the approval sticker is in place.
4. All grounding is to meet Standard Plan -119, dated March 20, 2012.
5. Provide Megger Test Report of all wiring to identify any undergrounded conductor that is grounded or open not completing circuit.
6. When calling in a request for final electrical inspection, provide access to all handholes and access openings to light poles. Some bolts require special sockets or wrenches, which
are not available to or provided by the Electrical Inspector.
FIRE PREVENTION:
1. Maintain access to site at all times. Access must be able to support emergency equipment in all types of weather. Hydrants are required to be in place prior to any combustible installation
above the foundations.
2. All new hydrants shall be Cory type hydrants to be painted Safety Yellow. Iowa and Renselear are manufacturers of Cory type. An alternate fire hydrant, Clow Medallion or Mueller
Super Centurion has been approved for use. Any hydrant installed shall be equipped with 5-inch diameter Storz "quick connect" style fittings.
3. New hydrants are to be covered with burlap, or heavy plastic and wrapped until operational.
4. The inspector must inspect all concrete blocking prior to backfill.
5. Water main leads that exceed 50 feet in length shall be minimum 8-inch diameter pipes.
6. Call 911 from a local land line phone if the water main needs to be shut off (emergency only). All other water mains or for valves shut down, call the Renton Water Department at
425-430-7400.
7. Fuel: any temporary on-site fuel supplies shall have a separate permit from Fire Prevention.
8. A permit from the Fire Department is required for all underground mains serving fire sprinkler systems. All systems must be installed by a Washington State certified fire sprinkler
contractor.
9. Notify central dispatch 24 hours prior to work in the existing right-of-way. (Local Land Line: 911)
10. Any Hazardous Materials permit (including removal of underground fuel tanks) or Hot Works Certification may be applied for through Fire Prevention, sixth floor of Renton City Hall.
STORM /EROSION CONTROL:
1. Approved temporary erosion control measures are to be installed as first order of business and maintained at all times per the approved drawings.
2. Weekly erosion control reports outlining the status and condition of the erosion control plan with any recommendations of change or revision to maintenance schedules or installation
shall be submitted by the project Engineer of record to the plan review project manager at the City. Certification of the installation, maintenance and proper removal of the erosion
control facilities is required prior to final approval.
3. All pipes and materials shall be per approved plan. All roadway excavation and backfill for construction of the road prism shall be accomplished prior to installation of the drainage
facilities to avoid damage or disturbance of the new infrastructure.
4. Contractor must notify engineer of any vertical conflict prior to proceeding with construction. Please submit a shop drawing for review.
5. Bedding material shall be per Standard Specifications 9-03.12(3) or as approved by the inspector.
6. Backfill shall be compacted to at least 95% of maximum density.
7. Catch basins shall be grouted smoothly.
8. System shall be flushed and cleaned. City may request that the line be lamped.
9. Smooth interior wall corrugated polyethylene storm water pipe, where permitted, shall use watertight couplings. It shall also be bedded in pea gravel to the springline.
TRANSPORTATION:
1. Uniform traffic manual shall be followed for street closures and routing for traffic. An approved traffic control plan shall be in place prior to working in the City right of way.
2. Paving - The minimum compaction shall be 95% of maximum relative density on subgrade and rock surfaces.
3. Contractor shall not leave open trenches overnight. Backfill, plate or fence all trenches. The proposed method of cover or protection shall be submitted for approval to the inspector.
Shoring plates and cold mix to be on site at all times. The inspector may require cold mix for sidewalks and driveways for safety.
4. Watch for pedestrian traffic. Provide "sidewalk closed" signing as needed.
CONDITIONS TO ISSUANCE OF A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT:
Submit Traffic Control Plan for approval at least 5 days prior to construction.
Provide Cost estimate and Permit Bond in the amount of 100% of total street improvements to be constructed in the City ROW. Complete.
Provide copy of utility contractor’s license number. Complete.
Provide copy of utility contractor’s business license number with the City of Renton. Complete.
Pay all system development, special assessment and related permit fees at time of permit issuance. Complete.
Authorization of Special Billing signed. Complete
Revised 8/11/11