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SECTION 02230

SITE CLEARING
***************************************************************
This section includes clearing site of incidental paving and
curbs, debris, grass, trees, and other plant life in preparation
for site or building excavation work.
This section includes provision for Work performed using unit
price payment method, when applicable.
Manufacturers listed in this section were identified by
Architects First Source, Inc. (AFS) as representative and not
as an endorsement for meeting this specification. Contact AFS
at 800-395-1988 for product listing.
This section includes performance, proprietary, and descriptive
type specifications. Edit to avoid conflicting requirements.
***************************************************************
GENERAL

SUMMARY
***************************************************************
Include last statement of the following paragraph when topsoil
excavation is included in this section. An alternative location
for specifying topsoil is in Section 02315. Topsoil removal is
specified in 02311. Edit this section and coordinate accordingly.
***************************************************************

** SPECTEXT 99, Copyright 1999 **


** The Construction Sciences Research Foundation **
Revised Jan. 1999
Issued Jan. 1999

02230 - 1

Site Clearing

Section includes removal of surface debris; removal


of paving, curbs, and [________]; removal of
trees, shrubs, and other plant life; removal of
underground storage tanks; removal of abandoned
utilities; and topsoil excavation.
Related Sections:
Section [______-____________]:
relocation.

Shrub and tree

Section [______-____________]:

Tree pruning.

Section 02221 - Building Demolition.


Section 02311 - Rough Grading.
Section 02316 - Rock Removal.
UNIT PRICE - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
***************************************************************
Use this article ONLY when work of this section is performed
under unit price payment method. Delete this article when
payment is by Stipulated Sum/Price.
***************************************************************

** SPECTEXT 99, Copyright 1999 **


** The Construction Sciences Research Foundation **
Revised Jan. 1999
Issued Jan. 1999

02230 - 2

Site Clearing

Site Clearing:
Basis of Measurement: By the square [yard]
[foot] (square [meter] [________]).
Basis of Payment: Includes clearing site,
loading and removing waste materials from
site, applying herbicide to designated
plant life.
PRODUCTS
MATERIALS
Herbicide:

[________________].

EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
Section 01300 - Administrative Requirements:
Verification of existing conditions before
starting work.
Verify existing plant life designated to remain is
tagged or identified.
***************************************************************
Include the following paragraph when removed products are to be
kept on-site.
***************************************************************

Identify [waste area] [salvage area] for placing


removed materials.
PROTECTION
***************************************************************
Ensure items to remain are scheduled or indicated on Drawings.
***************************************************************

** SPECTEXT 99, Copyright 1999 **


** The Construction Sciences Research Foundation **
Revised Jan. 1999
Issued Jan. 1999

02230 - 3

Site Clearing

Locate, identify, and] protect utilities indicated


to remain, from damage.
***************************************************************
When protection to existing plant life is required to be more
extensive than described in the following paragraph, develop
separate section for specific Project conditions.
***************************************************************

Protect trees, plant growth, and features


designated to remain, as final landscaping.
Protect bench marks, [survey control points,] [and
existing structures] from damage or
displacement.
CLEARING
Clear areas required for access to site and
execution of Work.
Remove trees and shrubs [within marked areas.]
[indicated.] Remove stumps, [main root ball,]
[root system to depth of [____] inches ([____]
mm),] [surface rock,] [and] [________].
Clear undergrowth and deadwood, without disturbing
subsoil.
Apply herbicide to remaining stumps to inhibit
growth.
REMOVAL
Remove debris, rock, and extracted plant life from
site.
Remove paving, curbs, and [________].
****** [OR] ******
** SPECTEXT 99, Copyright 1999 **
** The Construction Sciences Research Foundation **
Revised Jan. 1999
Issued Jan. 1999

02230 - 4

Site Clearing

Partially remove paving, curbs, and [________] [;


as indicated on Drawings]. Neatly saw cut
edges at right angle to surface.
***************************************************************
Include the following paragraph when underground storage tanks
are to be removed as part of this section.
***************************************************************

Excavate and remove underground storage tanks,


retaining straps, associated plumbing piping,
[and foundation pad].
TOPSOIL EXCAVATION
***************************************************************
Topsoil excavation is also described in Section 02311 and 02315;
delete this article or relevant articles in Section 02311 and
02315.
***************************************************************

Excavate topsoil from [areas to be further


excavated, relandscaped, or regraded,] [marked
areas,] [entire site,] without mixing with
foreign materials for use in finish grading.
Do not excavate wet topsoil.
Stockpile in area designated on site to depth not
exceeding [8] [____] feet ([2.5] [____] m) and
protect from erosion. Stockpile material on
[impervious material] [36 mil Hypalon material]
[and cover over with same material], until
disposal.
Remove excess topsoil not intended for reuse, from
site.
****** [OR] ******

** SPECTEXT 99, Copyright 1999 **


** The Construction Sciences Research Foundation **
Revised Jan. 1999
Issued Jan. 1999

02230 - 5

Site Clearing

Remove topsoil from site.


****** [OR] ******

Do not remove topsoil from site without Owners


permission.
END OF SECTION

** SPECTEXT 99, Copyright 1999 **


** The Construction Sciences Research Foundation **
Revised Jan. 1999
Issued Jan. 1999

02230 - 6

Site Clearing

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