HomeMy WebLinkAbout3930-2CONSTRUCTION NOTES--___
1. Contractor to verify site conditions prior to beginning construction. Discrepancies shall be brought to
the attention of the owners representative.
2. See grading plans for vertical control.
3. Contractor shall be responsible for making himself familiar with all underground utilities, pipes and
structures. Contractor shall take sole responsibility for cost incurred due to damage and replacement
of said utilities.
4. Contractor shall not willfully proceed with construction as designed when it is obvious that unknown
obstructions and/or grade differences exist that may not have been known during design. Such
conditions shall be immediately brought to the attention of the Landscape Architect. The Contractor
shall assume full responsibility for all revisions due to a failure to give such notification.
5. Contractor shall be responsible for any coordinating with other sub -contractors as required to
accomplish construction operations.
6. Concrete surfaces shall be formed with long, smooth gradients to reduce dips, abrupt changes and
sharp transitions.
7. All curvilinear walks, curbs, headerboards and walls shall have a continuous smooth curve where
applicable. All forms roust be inspected and approved prior to beginning that phase of the work.
8. All concrete flatwork to be 3 1/2" minimum thickness and located as shown. Concrete will be
of a 5 sack mix and maximum water/cement ratio shall be in accordance with ACI 301 and
ACI 318. Maximum slump shall not exceed 4 inches for normal weight concrete if consolidation
is by vibration. A slump not exceeding 5 inches is permitted if consolidation is by other means.
Concrete shall have a compressive strength of 2500 PSI in 28 days. Uses of admixture
shall be approved prior to construction and shall be in accordance with the ACI 301. Concrete
that has been pretempered by water or cement after concrete has partially hardened, is not
acceptable. Concrete shall never be covered with sheeting of any kind. Periodic tests of compressive
strength of concrete shall be made in accordance with ACI 301 to verify that it meets design
requirements. Concrete shall be poured continuously, where possible and thoroughly consolidated
by mechanical vibration or other methods in accordance with ACI 301. All finishing shall be in
accordance with ACI 301.
9. All walks shall be 3 112" thick concrete with a medium broom finish. Install expansion joints at
12' o. c. and at corners; scorelines at 6' o. c. or as shown of plans and in accordance with all local codes.
10. Contractor shall coordinate irrigation and lighting sleeve locations under paved areas as required.
Refer to appropriate plans.
11. If in the field, scaled dimensions conflict with stated grades, and/or elevations, the design elevation
shall take precedence.
12. Prior to placing concrete, the Contractor shall sufficiently moisten the subgtade and provide subgrade
preparation per the soils report.
13. Verify with the project Soil and/or Structural Engineer for the need for steel reinforcing, base material,
etc. for all hardscape. paving, wall footings, etc.
14. For masonry and wood construction notes, if any, refer to separate list of requirements within this
package.
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