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Section 13 – Existing Facilities

All fence material and gates to be relocated or reset shall be removed with care to prevent

any damage to the material. All adhering concrete footings shall be removed from fence posts

and braces that are to be relocated or reset.

Relocated or reset fences shall provide two feet (2’) minimum clearance from relocated or

Temporary fencing shall be furnished and erected where the removed existing fencing is for

security of property or containment, as shown on the Plans and as directed by the Agency.

Materials removed from existing fences that, in the opinion of the Agency, are unsuitable for

reuse shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of. The unsuitable

material shall be replaced with material of a kind and quality equal to the best of the material in

the existing facility. Furnishing of material to replace material that has been damaged by the

Contractor’s operations will be at the Contractor’s expense. Furnishing of material to replace

unsuitable material as ordered by the Agency will be paid for as extra work as provided in

Section 9, “Changes and Claims”, of these Specifications.

Where a portion of a concrete structure, slab, or curb is to be removed, the concrete shall be

cut with a concrete saw so that the visible edge of the remaining concrete shall form a neat,

straight line. Where concrete slabs, curbs, ornamental walls, brick work, or similar items are

encountered in the course of the construction of underground facilities, except drainage facilities

within road right-of-way, the structure or facility shall be reconstructed to match the existing

portion of the facility. On roadway projects and drainage construction in highway rights-of-way,

the facility shall be removed to the right-of-way line and the end of the facility shall be

reconstructed to provide a neat appearance.

13-2.09 Removal of Traffic Stripes and Pavement Markings

Removal of traffic stripes and pavement markings is required for all areas of slurry seal and

other areas specifically indicated for stripe removal as shown on the Plans. Removal of painted

traffic stripes and pavement markings shall comply with the requirements of Section 15-2.02B,

“Traffic Stripes and Pavement Markings”, of the State Specifications. Traffic stripe removal shall

be completed no more than two (2) Calendar Days prior to placement of slurry seal.

Traffic stripes and pavement markings shall be removed by sandblasting or approved

grinding method. When sandblasting is performed within ten feet (10’) of a lane occupied by

vehicular traffic, the sandblast equipment shall be equipped with a shield to protect the public,

and a vacuum attachment operating concurrently with the pressure equipment to immediately

remove grindings and sand from the surface of the roadway. The Contractor shall immediately

remove all remaining sand and grindings from the roadway.

The Contractor’s attention is directed to Sections 6-1 and 10-7.01 of these Specifications.

Handling and disposal of hazardous materials associated with the removal of traffic stripes and

pavement markings shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules,

regulations, ordinances and statutes. Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with

non-compliance, including any fines levied.

Placement of permanent or temporary pavement striping, as detailed in Section 48-5

“Placement”, of these Specifications, is required prior to opening the subject portion of roadway

13-3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Full compensation for protecting existing facilities shall be considered as included in the

prices paid for the various items of work and no additional compensation will be allowed.