202Removal of Structures and Obstructions

202.01 Description. This work consists of the removal and satisfactory disposal of all

buildings, fences, structures, old pavements, abandoned pipe lines and other obstructions that are not designated to remain or to be removed and disposed of under other provisions of the contract or under separate contracts or agreements as referenced in Subsection

104.05 This work also consists of necessa ry excavation incidental to the removal of

structures and obstructions and backfilling the resulting cavity. Voids created by the removal of, but not limited to, posts, concrete anchors, and footings, shall be backfilled and tamped in accordance with Section 203.

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202.03 Construction Requirements.

202.03.1 General. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, fences,

public and private utilities and improvements, above or below the ground, that are to remain or be removed by others as set out in Subsection 104.05. Unless specified, removal or adjustment of these items will not be the responsibility of the Contractor. However, the Contractor shall arrange and conduct operations to conform to the requirements set out in Subsections 105.06 and 105.07. The Contractor shall raze or remove and satisfactorily dispose of all buildings, structures, fences and other obstructions except those items indicated to remain or be otherwise removed and disposed of under other provisions . Basements or cavities left by structure removal shall be filled to the level of the surrounding ground, compacted as directed, or if within the limits of construction, compacted in accordance with Subsection 203.03. All materials not designated for salvage shall be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with Subsections 201.03.2 and 104.05. The use of explosives is not permitted unless approved by the Engineer. Blasting, if permitted, or other operations necessary for th e removal of an existing structure or other obstruction that may damage new construction shall be completed prior to constructing the new work. The Contractor shall employ methods of removal that will ensure new work, items to remain or materials to be salvaged will not be damaged. Reference is made to Subsections 107.11 and 107.12 regarding this work.

202.03.2 Salvage. All material designated for salvage shall be removed, without

unnecessary damage, in sections or pieces that may be readily transported. The material shall be stored by the Contractor at designated sites within the project limits or at special locations as designated in the contract.

202.03.3 Removal of Bridges, Culverts and Other Structures. Bridges, culverts and

other structures that are in use shall not be removed until the traffic is satisfactorily accommodated. Unless otherwise directed, existing structures shall be removed to at least one foot below the final ground line or mudline. The remova l of a bridge located in a navigable stream shall be subject to the requirements set out in the permit authorizing construction of the new structure. Unless designated on the plans or in the contract documents to be removed and salvaged, all structural steel, timber and other bridge materials shall become the property of the Contractor. It shall be removed from the site before completion of the work and proper allowance for its value shall be taken into account in the bid price of the item involved. If the structure is to remain the property of the State, steel or timber bridges shall be carefully dismantled without unnecessary damage. Steel members shall be match marked and all salvaged material shall be stored as specified in Subsection 202.03.2. When required on the plans or in the proposal, concrete that is suitable for riprap shall be salvaged and stockpiled or otherwise dis posed of in accordance with Subsection

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All removals shall be in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 104.05.

202.03.4 Removal of Pipe. All pipe lines designated to be salvaged or relaid shall be

carefully removed and every reasonable precaution taken to avoid breaking or damaging. Pipes designated to be relaid shall be removed and stored when necessary to prevent loss or damage before relaying. The Contractor shall replace without extra compensation all sections lost from storage or damaged by negligence or improper methods to the extent its reuse is deemed by the Engineer to be unsatisfactory. Pipes not designated to be salvaged or relaid shall be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with Subsections

201.03 and 104.05.

202.03.5 Removal of Pavement, Sidewalks, Curbs, Etc. When required on the plans

or in the proposal, concrete pavement, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, etc. designated for salvage shall be broken into pieces not exceeding 150 pound s and stockpiled at locations designated by the Engineer with in the project limits or at sp ecial locations as designated in the contract. All non-salvaged materials shall be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with Subsections 201.03 and 104.05.

202.04 Method of Measurement. Removal of Obstructions will be measured as a unit

lump sum quantity and will include all structures and obstructions encountered within the right-of-way and easement areas except items that are to be measured on a unit basis. Where the proposal stipulates specific items on a unit basis, measurement will be made

Removal of Structures and Obstructions in other states

• Alaska 202 · REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS
• Colorado 202 · Removal of Structures and Obstructions
• Indiana 202 · REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS
• Montana 202 · Removal of Structures and Obstructions
• New Hampshire 202 · REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS
• Nevada 202 · Removal of Structures and Obstructions
• Ohio 202 · Removal of Structures and Obstructions