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CITY OF RENTON
PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING
Ng Building, 5/24/2022
PROJECT PERSONNEL:
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director, 425-430-7299, bbannwarth@rentonwa.gov
Brad Stocco, Public Works Inspector, 425-282-2373, BStocco@Rentonwa.gov
Alex Morganroth, Planning Reviewer, 425-430-7219, AMorganroth@Rentonwa.gov
Corey Thomas, Fire Inspector, 425-430-7024, CThomas@RentonRFA.org
Eric Cutshall, Transportation Maintenance Supervisor, 425-430-7223, ECutshall@Rentonwa.gov
GENERAL:
1. Call the construction inspection line at 425-430-7203 24 hours before you start work. Notify
Fire Dispatch, Renton Police Department, and King County Metro of project construction
schedule.
Fire Dispatch can be reached at 253-852-2121. The Renton Police Department can be reached
at 425-430-7500. King County Metro can be reached at 206-477-1140.
2. CONSTRUCTION HOURS OUTSIDE OF RIGHT OF WAY: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday thru Friday
and 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturday. Saturday work is by permission only. No work is allowed
on Sunday.
3. CONSTRUCTION HOURS INSIDE OF RIGHT OF WAY: Follow approved traffic control plan.
Saturday work is by permission only. No work is allowed on Sunday.
4. RIGHT OF WAY HAUL HOURS: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday thru Friday. Hauling on Saturday is
by permission only. No hauling is allowed on Sunday.
5. INSPECTION HOURS: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday thru Friday. Contractor must call for City
inspection before 3:00 PM on the previous day. Inspections outside of inspection hours must
be requested.
6. To request work, hauling, and inspections outside of the hours listed above, contact the City no
later than three working days prior to the requested activity.
7. After hours inspection fees (applies to inspections performed on Saturdays, Sundays, observed
City of Renton holidays, and non‐holiday Monday‐Fridays outside the hours of 7:00am to 3:30pm).
Current fees can be found on the City of Renton Fee Schedule. Any outstanding fees are to be paid
by the specialized billing contact provided by the applicant.
8. Public Works Reimbursement (any work performed by City forces or under City contract on behalf
of a permit applicant to repair damage to the City infrastructure caused by the permit applicant
or contractor under its control, or any and all roadway or right‐of‐way cleanup efforts performed
by City forces or under City contract that resulted from the work performed by the permit
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applicant or contractors under its control. Current fees can be found on the City of Renton Fee
Schedule. Any outstanding fees are to be paid by the specialized billing contact provided by the
applicant.
9. Contractors shall use only sets of drawings approved by the City for constructing utility and
transportation improvements. Approved drawings are signed by the Project Manager and / or
other city staff on each plan sheet. A set of approved drawings shall be kept on-site at all times.
10. RECORD DRAWINGS: It is the responsibility of the contractor and engineer to keep record
drawings. All changes to the approved construction plans shall be shown on the record drawings.
Record drawings are required to be submitted to the City. Record drawings submitted to the City
shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Professional Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer
licensed in the State of Washington.
All plan sheets with utility and transportation improvements including those constructed per
design, must be verified, stamped, and signed “As-Built”. Record drawings shall first be submitted
to the City for review by the Public Works Inspector. Once the record drawings are approved by
the Public Works Inspector, final electronic plans (PDF) shall be submitted for City permanent
records. Recording of the final plat or short plat or issuance of final occupancy will not be
completed until final record drawings are received.
11. If the materials shown on the approved plans differ from those shown in the City standard details,
material submittals shall be made to the Project Manager for approval prior to installation.
12. MINOR FIELD CHANGES: Identify the proposed change(s) to the Public Works Inspector. If the
Public Works Inspector determines that the change(s) is minor, the Public Works Inspector can
approve the change(s) in the field. A summary of any minor changes approved by the Public
Works Inspector shall be emailed to the Project Manager. If the Public Works Inspector
determines that the change(s) needs further review and approval from other City staff, the
contractor shall follow the directions in the Major Field Changes section below.
13. MAJOR FIELD CHANGES: Submit a digital plan clearly showing the proposed change(s) and
justification via email to the Project Manager and Public Works Inspector. City staff will respond
to the requested change within two business days. The Public Works Inspector cannot give
approval for major construction changes in the field.
14. Trenches with City utilities shall be left open for inspection prior to backfill.
15. A spill kit shall be located on site and easily identifiable with signage.
16. PROJECT CLOSEOUT: The Civil Construction Permit Final Inspection and Construction Closeout
Process Requirements document gives information of the requirements for construction closeout.
The current version of the Final Inspection and Construction Closeout Process and Requirements
document is included in this preconstruction meeting packet. All requirements of the codes and
regulations for the construction permit closeout should be followed by the contractor and
developer.
17. FINAL INSPECTION WALKTHROUGH: Contractor shall accompany the Site Inspector during the
final walkthrough and provide any required traffic control.
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TRANSPORTATION:
1. TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN: An approved traffic control plan in accordance with the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is required prior to any construction activity in the
right of way.
A traffic control plan should be submitted to the Project Manager for review at least five working
days prior to proposed work in the right of way. The traffic control plan shall be submitted with
the traffic control plan cover sheet found here:
https://rentonwa.gov/city_hall/public_works/transportation_systems/operations/traffic/traffic
_control_plans
The traffic control plan shall address both roadway / vehicular and sidewalk / pedestrian traffic
impacts.
All traffic control plans will be required to submit no later than five (5) working days before the
date of work.
2. STREET RESTORATION: Street restoration is required to conform to the City of Renton Trench
Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements. 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.
3. PAVING: Paving shall be done in accordance with WSDOT Standard Specifications Division 5.
Weather limitations from this specification shall be followed. Reference Section 5-04.3(16) for
HMA weather limitations. Pavement subgrade and rock surfaces shall be compacted to at least
95% of the maximum density.
4. TRENCHES: Trenches shall not be left overnight without approval of the Public Works Inspector.
Trenches shall be backfilled, plated, or fenced. The proposed method of cover or protection shall
be submitted to the Public Works Inspector for approval. Shoring plates and cold mix shall be
available on site at all times. The Public Works Inspector will require cold mix for trench
restoration in sidewalks or driveways.
5. City streets shall be kept clean at all times. Streets shall be swept in a timely manner. Truck
washing and / or other measures as approved by the Public Works Inspector may be required for
the duration of the project.
6. Construction traffic shall observe all traffic laws. All hauling shall consist of legal loads.
7. The right of way shall remain unobstructed when possible. No stockpiles are allowed in the right
of way. All truck maneuvering and materials storage shall occur on-site.
8. NOISE VARIANCE: Projects that include construction between 10 pm and 7 am will require a noise
variance if the project is located within 300 feet of a residential zone.
• For work not exceeding 2 days, an Administrative noise variance is required. The process
will take approximately five to six weeks for the review, public notification, decision, and end of
appeal period prior to start of work.
• For work exceeding 2 days, a Public Hearing will be required. The process will take
approximately twelve weeks for the review, public notification, Public Hearing, Hearing Examiner
decision, and end of appeal period prior to start of work.
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Please consider the noise variance time requirements when you plan and schedule the
construction work.
CITY UTILITIES
WATER:
1. For water main shut downs or to open or close a valve, call the City Public Works Maintenance
Services Division at 425-430-7400. For emergency water shutdowns, call 911.
2. Pipe materials, valves, and fittings shall be as indicated on the approved plans and standard notes.
3. When installing water main in new roadways, the proposed road prism shall be constructed to
subgrade prior to any utility installation.
4. The City of Renton shall install all connections to existing mains. The contractor shall construct
the new water main to a point approximately ten feet short of the existing main. All necessary
excavation, shoring, and materials are supplied by the contractor and shall be on-site prior to
scheduling. Allow at least seven working days advance notice, and schedule the connection
through the Public Works Inspector.
5. Temporary and permanent thrust blocks shall be formed. Concrete for thrust blocks shall be
delivered to the job. No on-site mixes are allowed. Standard mix design shall be 3,000 psi. All
blocking shall be inspected before backfilling.
6. Procedure for cleaning and construction testing of new water lines:
a. Pipe cleaning shall be by poly pigging through vertical crosses installed at the ends of the
water lines to serve as pig launches and sediment traps.
b. Water main shall be polywrapped.
c. All water lines shall be pressure tested to minimum of 200 psi or 150 psi over operating
pressure (static) for 2 hours. Services may be tested separately by visual inspection of the
corp stop under static pressure.
d. Chlorinate for 24 hours, using liquid chlorine and chlorine pump assembly. The Public
Works shall schedule chlorination. Seven working days advance notice is required.
e. Water used for flushing water lines shall be drained into the sanitary sewer only.
f. The construction inspector will collect purity tests at blow-offs. Water purity tests are
taken to the testing laboratory by the Public Works Inspector. Test results are available
in 5-7 days.
7. 5/8” minus crushed rock backfill to grade is required in City right-of-way. Recycled 1-1/4”
concrete may be used in lieu of crushed rock backfill. Pit run type material may be considered for
use in backfill if approved by the Public Works Inspector. Backfill shall be compacted to at least
95% of maximum density. Compaction testing is required.
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8. Where conflict exists, the water main shall go under other utilities; however, it is preferred that
no water mains shall have more than six feet of cover. Water mains with a diameter of 10-inches
and under shall have a minimum of three feet of cover. Water mains 12-inches and larger shall
have a minimum of four feet of cover.
9. All bends on water mains shall be surveyed prior to backfill with horizontal and vertical control
for all bends established.
10. Final acceptance shall be after final walk through inspection, adjustment of all structures, and
approval of as-builts, cost data inventory, easements and bill of sale if applicable.
SANITARY SEWER:
1. Pipe bedding shall be pea gravel or 5/8" minus crushed rock as approved by the Public Works
Inspector. Bedding shall extend 1-foot above the pipe and 6-inches below the pipe. Backfill shall
be compacted to at least 95% of maximum density. Compaction testing is required.
2. Contractor shall as-built the invert elevation of all side sewer stubs. If cleanouts are installed, the
top and flowline shall be as-built and noted on the record drawings.
STORM/EROSION CONTROL:
1. Approved temporary erosion and sediment control (TESC) and stormwater pollution prevention
and spill control (SWPPS) measures are to be installed as first order of business and maintained
at all times per the approved drawings or at the direction of the Construction Stormwater
Supervisor, or the project Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL), and the Public
Works Inspector.
2. The approved Construction Storm Pollution Prevention Plan (CSWPPP) shall be located on site at
all times.
3. The Construction Stormwater Supervisor or CESCL shall review the site’s TESC and SWPPS
measures at least weekly and within 24 hours of significant storms.
4. If dewatering for the site is required, all site construction stormwater discharge shall be less than
25 NTUs if discharged into Waters of the State. Any pipe conveyance system that eventually
discharges to a body of water is construed as discharging into Water of the State.
5. If dewatering is proposed to the City sewer then a permit from the City and King County will be
required. If dewatering is proposed to a sewer system belonging to another sewer district,
contact that district for approval. Contractor is strongly encouraged to obtain all required sewer
discharge permits in advance of any anticipated need to discharge to a sewer.
6. Wet Season requirements found in Appendix D of the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design
Manual (RSWDM) shall be adhered to for construction occurring between October 1st and April
30th.
7. Dust control shall be implemented as directed by the Public Works Inspector.
8. Proper removal of all TESC measures is required prior to permit closeout unless otherwise
approved by the Public Works Inspector or Project Manager.
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9. Pipe and materials shall be as indicated on the approved plans and standard notes.
10. When installing storm drain in new roadways, the proposed road prism shall be constructed to
subgrade prior to any utility installation.
11. Contractor must notify the Project Manager and Public Works Inspector of any vertical conflict
prior to proceeding with construction. Any proposed changes shall be submitted to the City as
described in the Major Field Changes note.
12. Pipe bedding material shall be per WSDOT Standard Specifications 9-03.12(3) or as approved by
the Public Works Inspector. Backfill shall be compacted to at least 95% of maximum density.
Compaction testing is required.
13. Smooth interior wall corrugated polyethylene stormwater pipe, where permitted, shall use
watertight couplings. It shall also be bedded in pea gravel as described in the City specifications.
14. Catch basins shall be grouted smoothly.
15. No shims or wedges shall be used on any utility structure.
16. Contractor will be responsible for TVing of the storm drain. Pressure tests on the storm drain shall
be per City specifications.
17. The storm system shall be flushed and cleaned prior to final approval. This includes the
downstream system for a minimum of two structures or 500 feet, whichever is greater.
FRANCHISE UTILITIES:
1. Permits for franchise utility work shall be obtained prior to franchise utility installation in existing
or future right of way. Each franchise utility requires a separate permit. Franchise permits can
be applied for at the permit counter on the 6th floor of City Hall. Plans should be submitted at
least two weeks prior to anticipated installation. Provide a copy of the approved composite utility
drawing with each franchise permit application.
2. 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 installation.
3. Permits for each franchise utility in a joint trench shall be obtained prior to the excavation of the
joint trench.
4. All franchise utilities shall be separated a minimum of 5’ horizontally and 12” vertically from all
City utilities.
5. The composite utility drawing shall be as-built to show all franchise utility locations and crossings.
The as-built composite drawing shall be included with the record drawing submittal after
construction is complete.
FIRE PREVENTION:
1. Access to the site shall be maintained at all times. Access must be able to support emergency
equipment in all types of weather.
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2. A separate permit from the Renton Fire Authority is required for the following items. These
permits can be applied for at the 6th Floor of City Hall.
a. Underground water mains serving fire sprinkler systems. All fire sprinkler systems shall
be installed by a Fire Sprinkler Contractor licensed in the State of Washington.
b. Temporary storage, handling, or use of hazardous materials, as required by International
Fire Code and City of Renton Ordinance.
c. Temporary storage of fuel on site.
d. Abandonment, removal, or installation of fuel storage tanks.
e. Hot works on site (welding, soldering, cutting, brazing, etc.).
PLANNING:
1. Contact the Planning Reviewer directly for landscape inspection.
2. The contractor / applicant shall comply with all conditions of land use approval and SEPA
Environmental Review. Conditions are listed on the first or second sheet of the approved plan.
ELECTRICAL:
1. After calling in the inspection request through the Inspection Request Line, contact Ryan Puddy
(206-999-1821) 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 January 26, 2015.
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.
7. Electrical cabinets (Millbank service cabinets) do not meet the minimum City code standards,
therefore shall not be considered allowable.
8. Lighting Contractor should coordinate with Construction inspector (425-430-7203), Electrical
Inspector (425-430-72020), and Transportation Maintenance / street light inspection (425-430-
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7423) for the required inspections. Please see the Street Lighting Inspection checklist that is
provided with this preconstruction meeting packet for information of the necessary inspections
and the stages of construction when the respective inspection is required to be called in by the
contractor.
CONDITIONS TO ISSUANCE OF A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT:
1. Pay all system development, special assessment, and other outstanding permit fees.
2. Provide a surety device in the amount calculated by the City’s Bond Quantity Worksheet. The
surety device can be a permit bond, assignment of funds, or irrevocable letter of credit. The Bond
Quantity Worksheet and form for each time of surety device can be found in the Development
Engineering Forms section of the City website located here:
http://rentonwa.gov/business/default.aspx?id=42473.
3. Provide a copy of the utility / dirt contractor’s license number.
4. Provide a copy of the utility / dirt contractor’s City of Renton business license number.