REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND OBSTRUCTIONS 619.04 575 SECTION 619 REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTU RES, AND OBSTRUCTIONS
619.01 Description
This work consists of the following: Removing and disposing of specified obstructions; Salvaging designated materials; Backfilling the resulting trenches, holes, and pits; Removing abandoned items; Restoring the site to match the surrounding conditions; and Removing and recycling or disposing of production equipment for oil fields. Comply with current local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the removal and disposal of facilities, referred to as buildings and structures.
619.02 Material — Vacant
619.03 Equipment — Vacant
619.04 Construction Methods
A.General The Contractor will be provided with the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) inspection report(s) to support the Contractor’s notification to ODEQ, as required. Inform the Resident Engineer of the proposed methods before removing buildings, structures, or obstructions. Raze, remove, and dispose of buildings, foundations, and other obstructions that are on the right -of-way as required by the Contract. Observe contract provision regarding the removal or disposal of utilities and structures by others. Remove portions of a system or configuration a s required by the Contract to ensure the remaining parts continue to function as intended. Remove salvageable material required by the Contract without damaging sections that are readily transportable. Store this material at locations shown on the Plans o r directed by the Resident Engineer. Destroy unusable and perishable material. Dispose of nonperishable material outside the Project limits with the written permission of the property owner. Submit copies of property owner agreements to the Resident Eng ineer. Address hazardous materials in accordance with Subsection 107.15, “Hazardous Materials,” and provide documentation to the Resident Engineer after disposal. Remove building, structures, and other obstruction to 1 ft [0.3 m] below the surrounding ground elevation, and break basement floors to provide drainage from the basement as approved by the
619.04 Removal of Buildings, Structures, and Obstructions
576 Resident Engineer, provided no hazardous materials are present. Fill basements or cavities left by structure removal to the level of the surrounding ground, and if within the prism of construction, compact them in accordance with Subsection 202.04.B, “Embankments,” and Subsection 202.04.D, “Select ive Subgrade Topping.” Repair and replace damaged items due to negligence as approved by the Resident Engineer, at no additional cost to the Department.
B.Removal of Bridges, Culverts and other Existing Structures Make arrangements to accommodate traffic before removing bridges and culverts. If shown on the Plans, remove existing structures in accordance with Subsection 104.09, “Removal and Disposal of Salvaged Materials, Structures, and Obstructions.”
1.Structures to Remain Property of Department If structures are to remain the property of the Department, use an approved method of dismantling steel superstructure and wood bridges that ensures the material is not damaged. Before dismantling, paint steel members with m atch marks using steel stencils and obtain the approval of the Department's Bridge Engineer. Dismantle steel members at the original field splices and support on falsework during dismantling operations, or dismantle as approved by the Resident Engineer. Cut piers, abutments, and piling 1 ft [0.3 m] below the ground line cover with native soil. For channel changes, cut piers, abutments, and piling to the elevation of the channel excavation shown on the Plans. Neatly stack salvaged lumber and similar mater ial on the right -of-way outside the ditch line. Break up old concrete and similar materials, and place in the fill in accordance with Subsection 202.04.A(5)(b)1), "Rock Fill," or dispose of as directed by the R esident Engineer. Remove the substructures of existing structures to the natural stream bottom. Remove parts outside of the stream 1 ft [0.3 m] below natural ground surface. To accommodate new structures, remove old substructures within the new structure limits. Do not leave material in the channel. Perform blasting or other removal operations that may damage new construction, before starting new construction.
2.Structures to Become Property of the Contractor If structures or material become the propert y of the Contractor, remove and dispose of the material in accordance with Subsection 104.10, “Final Cleanup.” Remove piers, abutments, piling, and substructures in accordance with Subsection 619.04.B(1), “Structures to Remain Property of Department.”
C.Removal of Culvert and Sewer Pipe Carefully remove salvageable culvert and sewer pipe unless otherwise required by the Contract. Remove and store pipes in accordance with Subsection 106.08, "Storage and Handling of Materials. " REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND OBSTRUCTIONS 619.04 577 D. Removal of Pavement, Sidewalks, Curbs, Etc. Break concrete pavement, base course, and other similar materials designated for removal into pieces no heavier than 150 lb [68 kg]. Stockpile at locations shown on the Plans. If the Contract requires the removal of asphalt concrete or portland cement concrete pavement, saw the joint to the line and depth, as approved by the Resident Engineer, to prevent under -break or shatt er of adjacent areas.
E.Structures Abandoned Remove abandoned structures to at least 6 in [150 mm] below the foundation grade of the new structure. Tightly plug with concrete each end of abandoned sewer lines or other similar structures. Remove abandoned manholes and similar structures to the depth shown on the Plans, fill the voids, and compact in accordance with Subsection 202.04, “Construction Methods.” Prepare areas for pavement or other construction over abandone d structures by backfilling and compacting in uniform layers not exceeding 6 in [150 mm] deep in accordance with Subsection 202.04, “Construction Methods.” Consolidate other areas over abandoned structures by flushing with water during backfill operations.
F.Disposal of Materials Abandoned material will become the property of the Contractor. Remove and dispose of in accordance with Subsection 104.09, "Removal and Disposal of Salvaged Materials, Structures, and Obstructions." Drop inlet grates and frames, manhole covers and frames, concrete or clay pipe, water pipe, goosenecks, valves, stops, valve boxes, or material of value will become the property of the Contractor, unless otherwise shown on the Plans or required by the Contract.
G.Site Clearance Comply with the current local, state, and federal environmental protection regulations and the follow ing: Clear obstructions and maintain surface drainage, drainage structures, and appurtenances. Contact the utility owner and provide for repairs at no additional cost to the Department if live utility lines are damaged. Ensure a licensed inspector perform s NESHAP inspections for buildings and structures required by the Contract for demolition, and submit a copy of the NESHAP pre -demolition inspection and notification to the Resident Engineer before demolition. Notify the Resident Engineer in writing if ant icipated, regulated friable or non -friable asbestos containing material is encountered. The Department will require up to 60 days for the abatement disposal of the asbestos containing material. The Department will arrange for the removal of asbestos cont aining material. Proceed with the building removal as directed by the Resident Engineer. The Contractor may abate the asbestos containing material, at no additional cost to the Department, subject to approval from the Engineer, and oversight by the Depar tment’s Environmental Programs Division.
619.06 Removal of Buildings, Structures, and Obstructions
578 Use a licensed well -driller to plug abandoned water wells in accordance with Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) Chapter 35, Subchapter 11. Provide written notification to the Resident Engineer of wells, ground w ater, or monitoring not shown on the Plans. Provide written notification to the Resident Engineer of oil wells, gas wells, injection wells, and all associated gathering/distribution lines not shown on the Plans. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has reg ulatory oversight for Oil and Gas Conservation (OAC 165:10). Remove and dispose of septic tank contents by a licensed hauler and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Address any hazardous materials encountered in accorda nce with Subsection 107.15, “Hazardous Materials, ” and provide documentation to the Resident Engineer after disposal. Plug or cap abandoned sewer lines, water lines, and similar structures in accordance with local ordin ances. Remove refuse in accordance with ODEQ, Solid Waste Management regulations, OAC 252:515. Submit copies of the dump receipts to the Resident Engineer for every load removed from the Project. Notify the Resident Engineer of underground storage tanks n ot shown on the Plans, including petroleum or butane tanks. The Resident Engineer will coordinate the removal of underground tanks.
619.05 Method of Measuremen T
The Resident Engineer will measure the length of pipe removed, calculated by multiplying the n umber of sections by the commercial lengths, or by measuring the pipe in place before removal.
619.06 Basis of Payment
The Department will pay for each pay item at the contract unit price per the specified pay unit as follows: Pay Item: Pay Unit:
A.REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTION Lump Sum
B.REMOVAL OF SPECIFIED ITEMS Linear Foot [Meter], Square Yard [Square Meter], Cubic Yard [Cubic Meter], Lump Sum, or Each
C.SAWING PAVEMENT Linear Foot [Meter]
D.REMOVAL OF EXISTING BRIDGE STRUCTURE Lump Sum
E.NESHAP PRE -DEMOLITION INSPECTION AND NOTIFICATION Each
F.OIL FIELD EQUIPMENT REMOVAL Lump Sum If pay items for removal of buildings, structures, and obstructions do not exist, the Department will consider the cost associated with each to be included in the contract unit price for other relevant items of work. REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS , STRUCTURES, AND OBSTRUCTIONS 620.04 579 Include the cost of removing, preserving, storing, and disposing of salvageable material to be included in the contract unit price for the relevant pay items. Include the cost of excavating, removing, disposing of, backfilling, and compacting cavities created by removed buildings, structures, and obstructions to be included in the contract unit price for the relevant pay items. SECTION 620 REMOVAL OF UNDERGROU ND STORAGE TA NKS
620.01 Description
This work consists of removing underground storage tanks. Comply with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) and Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) rules, regulations, codes, and guidance documents, including the OCC “UST Removal Guidebook,” the American Petroleum Institute Bulletin 1604 for Recommended Practices for Removal of Underground Storage Tanks, and with all other current local, state, and fe deral regulations pertaining to the removal and disposal of underground storage tanks.
620.02 Material — Vacant
620.03 Equipment — Vacant
620.04 Construction Methods
A.General Schedule the date for the removal of underground storage tanks with the Reside nt Engineer. The Resident Engineer shall report this date to the Department’s Environmental Programs Division. Report this date to the appropriate regulatory entity (OCC, ODEQ, etc.). The Department will allow the regulatory inspector to be on -site duri ng the removal operation. Perform tank removal and sampling activities using appropriately qualified and licensed professionals, as required by law (ex. OCC Remover, OCC Remediation Consultant, etc.). Use a laboratory pre -approved by the ODEQ. Prepare a t ank closure report in accordance with applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations, and in consultation with the Department’s Environmental Programs Division. Submit the analytical results and tank closure report(s) to the Resident Engineer. The Resident Engineer shall provide this documentation to the Department’s Environmental Programs Division.
B.Removal of Tanks The tanks become the property of the Contractor upon removal from the ground. Remove the tanks from the job site within 72 hours of removal, as per the OCC “UST Removal Guidebook.” Provide the Department with a Certificate of Destruction for each removed tank.
Source: Oklahoma Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2019 Edition. Pages 589–592 of 935.