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Incidental Construction (600-699)

678PERMANENT BARRICADES

PA · 2026 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 728730View official source ↗

803.1 803.4

803.1DESCRIPTION —This work is the preparation of indicated areas and the placement of topsoil or

topsoil mixture on the prepared areas, using topsoil or topsoil mixture removed from stockpiles located on the project or from other indicated areas.

803.2MATERIAL —Section 801.2

803.3CONSTRUCTION —Section 802.3 and as follows:

(a)Topsoil. Remove topsoil from stockpiles using an acceptable method, which does not mix the topsoil

with foreign materials.

(b)Topsoil Mixture. Scarify and loosen soil surfaces to a depth of 6 inches lateral to the slope face.

Moisten loosened soil, if dry, to optimum moisture content as directed. Remove debris and any other foreign material 2 inches or larger in any dimension. Place stockpiled topsoil mixture to a depth of 6 inches ± 1 inch measured in place after compaction. Consolidate topsoil mixture and bond to soil surfaces using a sheepsfoot roller; and provide a firm, stable, rough textured surface. Compact areas not accessible to the sheepsfoot roller with a roller having a weight not over 120 pounds per foot width of roller or by other acceptable methods. Do not place topsoil mixture in a frozen or wet condition.

(c)Unused Material. Return unused topsoil or topsoil mixture to stockpiles and grade uniformly.

Condition remaining stockpiles and stockpile areas as specified in Section 105.14.

803.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT —Cubic Yard

Measured in the hauling vehicle at the delivery point, as specified in Section 109.01(b) . 804.1 804.2(a)

804.1DESCRIPTION —This work is furnishing and placing of seed and soil supplements of the type

indicated, the application of herbicides, and mowing requirements . The following definitions apply:

(a)Certified Seed. Seed of known genetic identity that has been field and laboratory inspected and

tested during its period of growth to provide a source of high -quality ground cover and ensure genetic identity and purity. Seeds are certified by recognized certifying agencies that conform to the certification laws and re gulations of Pennsylvania or other states. Certification identification is indicated on all seed lot tags or labels.

(b)Germination. The emergence and development from the seed embryo of essential plant structures

that can produce a normal plant under favorable conditions and is represented by a percentage of an identified seed quantity exclusive of hardseed.

(c)Hardseed. Unscarified seed that remains hard or has not germinated at the end of a prescribed test

period because the seed has not absorbed water due to an impermeable seed coat.

(d)Native Species. Plant species historically present in Pennsylvania before European colonization.

(e)

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 728730 of 1,522.