PAVEMENT MARKING REMOVAL SECTION 868
571 SECTION 868 – PAVEMENT MARKING REMOVAL
868.1Description.
This work consists of removing pavement marking material from a roadway surface.
868.2Materials.
NONE
868.3Construction.
A.Take care to remove pavement marking material in a manner that does not damage the existing
pavement surface.
1.Use shot or abrasive grit blasting or water blasting equipment to remove latex marking paint
and epoxy resins.
2.Use burning or grinding erasing machines, instead of shot or abrasive grit blasting or water
blasting, for removing alkyd thermoplastic markings, temporary marking tape, or preformed marking tape.
B.Collect and dispose of all shot and abrasive grit and pavement marking materials removed from
the pavement surface. Do not wash or sweep such material to the roadside.
C.Repair any pavement or surface damage caused during the removal process to the satisfaction of
the engineer.
D.Use an approved flat black paint or asphalt sealer to cover exposed aggregate or embedded paint
that remain after removing striping on bituminous concrete.
1.If grit blasting or water blasting is used to remove the pavement marking, use a flat black paint
to cover any exposed aggregate or embedded paint.
2.If a grinding erasing machine was used to remove the pavement marking, use an asphalt sealer
to cover exposed aggregate or embedded paint.
868.4Method of Measurement.
A.The Department will measure pavement marking removal as the number of square feet removed
and accepted.
868.5Basis of Payment.
A.The Department will pay the quantity of pavement marking removal at the contract unit price per
square foot. Price and payment constitute full compensation for:
1.Performing pavement marking removal;
2.performing collection and disposal of removed materials;
3.repairing damaged pavement surfaces caused by removal; and
4.covering exposed aggregate or remaining paint with flat blank paint or asphalt sealer.
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PAVEMENT MARKING REMOVAL SECTION 868
572 868001 PAVEMENT MARKING, REMOVAL SF 868002 PAVEMENT MARKING TAPE, REMOVAL SF
EROSION, SEDIMENT, AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SECTION 901
573 DIVISION 900 — EROSION, SEDIMENT, AND STORMWATER MEASURES
901.1Description.
This work consists of implementing erosion and sediment control and stormwater management practices and techniques. 901.1.1 Definitions.
A.Daily Oversight – Review of project limits and guidance of construction personnel involved in land
disturbing activities.
B.Disturbed Area – An area where the contractor has disturbed the land, while performing the work,
and that may result in accelerated stormwater runoff and soil erosion.
C.Erosion, Sediment, and Stormwater Management (ES2M) Inspections – Compliance inspections of
the project site.
D.ES2M Certified Construction Site Reviewer (CCR) – An inspector of sediment and stormwater
controls certified by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and as appointed by the engineer.
E.Responsible Person – A foreman or superintendent in charge of on -site clearing and land
disturbing activities and for sediment and stormwater control.
F.Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan – The plan contained in the contract describing the
control of soil erosion, sedimentation, stormwater quantity, and water quality impacts resulting from land disturbing activities on the project.
G.Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) – The pollution prevention notes and details
contained in the Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan.
901.2Materials.
Not applicable.
901.3Construction.
901.3.1 Legal Authority.
A.Comply with:
1.Chapters 40 and 60 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code;
2.Title 7 Natural Resources and Environmental Control Delaware Administrative Code 7201
Regulations Governing Control of Water Pollution, Section 9;
3.Title 7 Natural Resources and Environmental Control Delaware Administrative Code 5101
Sediment and Stormwater Regulations; and
4.The NPDES General Permit Program for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction
Activities.
5.https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/watershed -stewardship/sediment -stormwater/
Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 581–583 of 779.