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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4238-8 E. Do not willfully install the sprinkler system as indicated on the drawings when it is obvious 3.20 COVERAGE TEST: 2. Fertilizer plant tablets shall be'AGRIFORM SLOW RELEASE'to be applied per H. Finish grade all planting areas to a smooth and even conditions, making certain that no 3.13 MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEM in the field that unknown obstructions or grade differences exist,that might not have been Manufacturer's Specifications. water pockets or irregularities remain. Remove and dispose of all foreign materials, clods considered in the engineering or if discrepancies in construction details, legend, or When the sprinkler system is completed, perform a coverage test in the presence of the Owner's and rocks over one inch in diameter within six inches of the surface so that, after A. Maintenance operations shall begin immediately after each plant is planted and shall be �� I PART 1 -GFNFR_.AI specific notes are discovered. All such obstructions or discrepancies should be brought Representative to determine if the water coverage for planting areas is complete and adequate. Furnish all Application rates: conditions and planting,the finish grade in shrub and in groundcover areas is 3"below the continued satisfactorily for a period of 90 days after the time all items of work have been �` to the attention of the Owner's Representative. In the event this is not done,the materials and perform all work required to correct any inadequacies of coverage due to deviations from Apply 21 gram agriform tablets at the following rates per plant by size: top of all curbs and 1"below the top of all walks. completed as specified herein and to the satisfaction of the Owner's Representative. 1 1.01 Contractor must assume full responsibility for revisions necessary. Before any work. plans, or where the system has been willfully installed as indicated on the drawings when it is obviously 9 commences, confer with the Owner's Representative regarding general details of work of inade uate without brin in this to the attention of the Owner's Re resentative. This test shall be Shrubs• I. Omit rototilling on slopes 2 to 1 or greater in ration. Instead, lightly hand scarify the soil. B. During the maintenance period specified in aragraph A. above, all plants and planted �� q Refer to standard contract documents for non-technical contractual requirements and conditions. this contract. accomplished before planting begins. P •1 gal.shrub-1 tablet Refer to Drawings for sloped areas, if any. areas shall be kept watered at all times;weeds shall be removed and disposed of;basins �� t •5 gal. shrub-3 tablets and depressions shall be maintained and cultivated and kept well formed around trees and 1.02 SCOPE OF WORK: 3.02 OBSERVATION SCHEDULE 3.21 HYDROSTATIC TEST: •15 gal. &24"box shrubs-1 tablet for each 1/2"of trunk Diameter or each foot of J. Patch all areas having damage from erosion and so related earth moving to create a shrubs;paper and debris shall be regularly removed from planters;and water system shall �� height or spread. smooth and regular surface for planting. Final grade to be approved by Owner's be maintained and repaired;rodents shall be controlled;and the entire project shall be so Furnish labor, materials, equipment,appliances and services necessary for the execution and completion of A. Contractor will be responsible for notifying the Landscape Architect and Owner's All Hydrostatic tests shall be made only in the presence of the Owner's Representative,or other duly Trees• Representative. cared for that a neat and clean condition is presented at all times. Keep walks and curbs "Landscape Irrigation"as indicated on the drawings and/or herein specified. Representative in advance for the following observations according to the time indicated: authorized representative of the Owner. No pipe shall be backfilled until it has been inspected,tested,and Apply one 21 gram agriform tablet for each 1/2"of trunk diameter or each foot of swept clean. Legally dispose of excess materials including paper and debris in planted approved in writing. Pressure supply lines shall be tested under a hydrostatic pressure of 150 pounds per height or spread. 3.04 SOIL CONDITIONING (also see Fine Grading Section) areas. PART 2-MATERIALS •Pre-job Conference-7 days square inch for a period of four hours. Ground Cover: •Pressure supply line installation and testing-36 hours Apply one 5 gram agriform tablet per rooted ground cover cutting. Refer to A. Broadcast the recommended soil additives per 1,000 square feet and cultivate to a depth C. Maintain a sufficient number of men and adequate equipment to perform the maintenance Materials shall be of first quality and of domestic manufacture unless otherwise noted. •System layout-36 hours Cov rage tests-36 hours 3.22 COMPLETION Manufacturer's Specification for installation procedure. of 6"based upon required soils and plant laboratory report. It is the Contractor's work herein specified from the time of planting until completion of the maintenance period •Final Inspection-48 hours responsibility to obtain soils tests. Soils analysis shall be done by Soils&Plant and acceptance by the Owner. DESIGN GROUP 2.01 SUBMISSION FOR APPROVAL: A. Upon completion of the work, make ground surface level, remove excess materials, 3. Organic amendment shall be nitrolized redwood sawdust(.5%actual nitrogen),or Laboratory, Inc.412 S. Lyon,Santa Ana,CA(714)558-8333. Copies of the report shall B. When observations have been onducted by other than the regular Owner's rubbish debris etc. and remove construction and installation a ui ment from the Fir Bark 1%nitrogen). It shall be fine textured,having minimum 80%passing#8 be sent to the Owners Representatives. D. An application of fertilizer shall be made to all landscape areas just prior to the completion LANDS C A P Furnish the articles a ui ment materials or rocesses s ecified b name on the drawin sand in Representative,show evidence of when and by whom these observations were made. remises. q P screen and minimum 95%passing#4 mesh screen. Salinity shall be no higher of the maintenance period according to the recommendations for the required soils E q p p P y g P P g Y g g ry P ARCHITECTURE specifications. No substitutions will be allowed without prior written approval of the Owner's Representative. _ than 3.5 millimhos er centimeter at 25 Centi rade as measured b saturation B. aor Ibcdado nshualp be made ner°1 000 s uarre feet of area anld shall be thorouhhlfocfult vn ted laborato re ort. C. No observation will commence ithout as built drawings. B. Supply as part of this contract the following tools: extract conductivity. Organic amendment shall be mineralized with iron sulfate. pP P q g Y a Pine shall not be used as an organic amendment. in two directions into the top 9"of soil, and the area watered down: E. A written notice requesting a pre-maintenance inspection shall be received by the Owner's A. A complete material list shall be submitted to the Owner's Representative prior to Representative at least 5 days to completion of the project. SITE P L A N N I N G 3.03 WATER SUPPLY: performing any work. Catalog data and full descriptive literature must be submitted •Two wrenches for disassembling and adjusting each type of sprinkler head supplied. 2 CU. YDS. nitrolized wood shavin s whenever the use of items different than those specified is requested. Notarized •Two keys for each automatic controller. 4. Import soil, if required,shall be free from debris, roots,and large rock and shall g 102 21-A Trademark Stre at Connections to the existing points of connection shall be at the approximate locations shown on the •Four uick cou ler ke s with attached hose swivels. be of the same structure and USDA classification as the site soil and shall be 20 LBS.iron sulfate F. A written notice requesting final inspection shall be received by the Owner's Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 certificates must be submitted by plastic pipe and fitting manufacturer indicating that q P y free of all deleterious materials harmful to plant life. Expansive soil is not Representative at least 5 days prior to completion of maintenance period. (9O9) 484-2800 material com lies with s ecifications unless material has been reviousl a roved. drawings. Minor changes caused by actual site conditions shall be made without additional cost to the •Four 4 of each of all t es of s rinkler heads and nozzles. Fax (909) 4842802 P P P Y PP O YP P Plantin its shall be excavated three times he diameter an Owner. •Two ke s for enclosure lock. acceptable. C. g p t d 1 shallower than the rootball y depth for trees,twice as wide and 6"deeper than the rootball for shrubs. (Refer to planting G. The Contractor shall make a periodic inspection of plant materials until the end of the •.•"""'�•, Richard Krumwiede B. The material list shall be submitted using the following layout(double space between each •Two cover lifting tools for valve boxes, details uarantee tont eriod. If unfavorable conditions exist which mi ht be harmful to the • s CA Lb .t#2834 B. Plant Materials ) g P P g item): 3.04 LAYOUT: guaranteed plant,the Contractor shall notify the Owner in writing of the condition, or he : a Lic.a 29115 C. The above a ui ment shall be turned over to the Owner at the conclusion of the roject. Nv Lic.#448 q P P 1 1. Quality and size of all plants shall conform to the California Standard Grading D. For plants other than azaleas,camellias,and ferns,backfill plant pits with soil may be held responsible under the guarantee. y.,,..• TX.Llc.# 1884 Item No, fl cription Manufacturer Model# Layout sprinkler heads and make any minor adjustments required due to differences between site and Before final acceptance can occur,evidence that the Owner has received materials must Code of nurse stock and shall be No. 1 rade. Plants shall be vi orous or excavated from pit. Do not any additional amendments to backfill mix. 1. Pressure Supply Lines Lasko Schedule 40 drawings. Any such deviations in layout shall be within the intent of the original drawings,and without be shown to the Owner's Representative. �' g g H. Pre-maintenance ins ection and final ins ections are to be held with the understandin 2. Lawn Head Buckner #404 additional cost to the Owner. Layout shall be approved by the Owner's Representative before installation. normal growth,free from disease, insects, insect eggs and larvae. All plants P P 9 �!AjSEAL� shall equal or exceed any measurements specified and shall be supplied from the E. Prepare soil mix for back fill in pits for azaleas,camellias,ferns and other plants(as that the project has been reviewed by the principals of the responsible Contractor in 3. Etc. Etc. Etc. PART 4-RECORD DRAWING CHARTS 14 MANUA!R advance of the review b the Owner's Re resentative and/or Owner. Discre ancies noted 3.05 GRADES: source indicated when a source is specified. specified)as follows: Y P p CA P during this advance review are to be corrected before the project receives these official Fq 4.01 RECORD DRAWINGS 2. Container stock shall have grown in containers for at least one year, but not over 1/3 Washed Plaster sand inspections. /4" M /B '90 C. Equipment or materials installed or urnished without the prior approval of the Owner's Before starting work on the sprinkler system,carefully check all grades to determine that work may safely two years. Samples shall be shown to prove that no rootbound conditions 1/3 Canadian Peat Moss * 0 as y%% Representative may be rejected and such material removed from the site at no expense to proceed, keeping within the specified material depths. the Owner. A. Record accurately on one set of black and white prints of the drawings,all changes in the prevail. No container plants that have cracked or broken balls of earth,when 1/3 Loamite or Forest Humus I. The Landscape Contractor shall refer to the Landscape Maintenance Manual for further 4v e* to 3.06 ASSEMBLIES work constituting departures from the original contract drawings, including changes in taken from container,shall be planted except on special approval from the maintenance requirements(if applicable). J D. Approval of any items, alternates,or substitutes indicates only that product(s)apparently both pressure and non-pressure lines. Owner's Representative. F. Backfill mix for Palms shall be concrete sand. (Refer to details) . PART 4-GUARANT_FFS aronatu meet the requirements of the drawings and specifications on the basis of the information A. Install the backflow assembly at the height required by local codes. 741-Oct or samples submitted. B. Upon completion of each increment of work,transfer all such information and dimensions 3. Nomenclature conforms to customary nursery usage: For clarification,the term G. The prepared soil shall be uniformly blended in an area adjacent to the planting work and •n o•tfl to the prints. The changes and dimensions shall be recorded in a legible and workmanlike multi-trunk defines a plant having a minimum of three trunks and a maximum of shall be accurately proportioned using a suitable measuring container. Unused 4.01 GUARANTEE d'>, I ��/ B. Routing of pressure supply lines as indicated on drawings is diagrammatic. Install lines manner to the satisfaction of the Owner's Representative. When the drawings are five trunks of nearly equal diameter. excavated soil shall be removed from site. Protect the mix from water until it has been ,� oat• E. Manufacturer's warranties shall not relieve liability under the guarantee. Such warranties (and various assemblies)to conform with details on plans. approved,transfer all information to a set of reproducible drawings at cost by the Owner's placed in backfill around plants. All shrubs and groundcover shall be guaranteed by Contractor as to growth and health for period of ninet l� F Off?/ shall only supplement the guarantee. The Owners Representative may, at his option, Re resentative. 4. Ins ections;All tont materials must have been reviousl ins ectad at the Y �� C A1-� require a manufacturer's warranty on any product offered for use. C. Install no multiple assemblies on plastic lines. Provide each assembly with its own outlet. P P P P Y P (90)days after completion of the specified maintenance period,and/or final acceptance by the Owner s nursery by a State or County Horticultural Department,and shall be subject to representative. All trees up to 24"box size shall be guaranteed by Contractor to live and grow in an PR When called for,the pressure relief valve shall be the last assembly. C. Dimensions from two ermanent oints of reference (buildin s, monuments, sidewalks, the ins ection and a roval of the Landsca a Architect before lantin 3.05 WEED CONTROL/ABATEMENT OJECT j/;CIJENT, 2.02 GENERAL PIPING P P g P PP P P g' acceptable upright position for a period of six(6)months after completion of the specified maintenance D. Bras o or uivale t a lied to the curbs, pavement,etc.). Locations shown on as-built drawings shall be kept day to day as period,and/or final acceptance by the Owner's representative. Trees in 24"boxes or larger, and all field s pipe and fittings shall be assembled using Teflon d pe, eq n , pp the ro'ect is bein installed. All dimensions noted on drawin s shall be 3/8-inch in size. a. Ins action of Plant Material: Inspection of plant materials re uired by A. Weed abatement: after earthwork, installation of irrigation system,and soil preparation, PP y P g P Y P P P g P 1 9 9 P q grown specimens shall be guaranteed by Contractor to live and grow in an acceptable upright manner for a A. Pressure su I line from oint of connection throu h backflow revention unit shall be male threads onl . This is also true of lastic , e and threaded fittin s. Cit , Count ,State,or Federal authorities shall be the res onsibilit of but prior to planting,perform weed abatement program to all planting areas as follows: per local code. Pressure supply lines downstream of backflow prevention unit shall be per Y y P y period of one(1)year after completion of the specified maintenance period,and/or final acceptance by the the legend. 3.07 LINE CLEARANCE' D. Show locations and depths of the following items: the Contractor and where necessary he shall have secured permits or Owner's representative. Z • certificates prior to delivery of plants to the site. 1. Hydroseeded or hand seeded planting areas; •Point of connection. a. A I sulfate of ammonia at the rate of 5 Lbs. r 4.02 REPLACEMENT STOCK B. Non-pressure lines shall be Class 200 PVC pipe. All lines shall have a minimum clearance of 4 inches from each other,and 6 inches from lines of other trades. •Routing of sprinkler pressure lines(dimension maximum 100 feet along routing). b. Plants shall be subject to inspection and approval or rejection at place PP Y pe 1,000 Sq. Ft.to all Parallel lines shall not be installed directly over one another. •S rinkler control valves buried onl of rowth and on the roject site at an time before and durin ro ress areas be planted. 2.03 PLASTIC PIPE AND FITTINGS P ( y)' g P 1 Y e t g All replacement stock shall be subject to the same warranty requirements as the original stock. Any •Routing of control valves. of work or during the maintenance period. Poor condition, latent dama a due to re lacement o erations shall be re aired b the Landsca Contractor. At the end of the A (f� 3.08 TRENCHING •Other related equipment(as may be directed by the Owner's Representative). defects, injuries,and improper size variety,and shape shall be cause b. Keep area moist by regular irrigations for a period of two(2)weeks to 9 P P P Y Pe A. All a shall be extruded of an im roved PVC vir in i e com ound featurin hi h tensile for rejection. Rejected lants shall be removed from the ro'ect site germinate existing weed seeds. warranty period, inspections shall be made jointly by the Tenant's Construction Representative, Developer, PiP P g PP P g g 1 1 p P 1 H immediate) Tenant and Landscape Contractor. All plants and lawn areas not in a healthy growing condition shall be strength, high chemical resistance and high impact strength. In terms of the current A. Dig trenched and support pipe continuously on bottom of ditch. Lay pipe to an even E. Quick coupling valves. Y " removed and re laced with tants and rasses of a like kind and size before the close of the next lantin LLI O ASTM Standard D-1769 or D-2241, this compound shall meet the requirements of cell grade. Trenching excavation shall follow layout indicated on drawings and as noted. / c. At the end of two weeks,apply Round-Up Pro or equal systemic herbicide. P P 9 P g Where lines occur under paved area,these dimensions shall be considered below F. Maintain as-built drawings on site at all times. 5. Substitutions for the indicated plant materials will be permitted provided the Do not irrigate within six(6)hours after application. Herbicide shall be season. N classification 124546 for pipe and 134546 for fittings. This compound must have a 2,000 subgrade. substitute materials are approved in advance by the Landscape Architect and applied by an individual with appropriate license,refer to MFG Q psi hydrostatic design stress rating. G. Make all changes to reproducible drawings in ink. If necessary,use eradicating fluid when the substitutions are made at no additional cost to Owner. Except for authorized specifications for period of time required from time of application to time END OF SECTION • '(i' w FW- B. Provide minimum cover of 18 inches on all pressure supply lines. redoing drawings. variations,all substitute plant materials shall conform to the requirements of of implementing planting. After complete weed kill, remove all weed B. All , e must bear the followin markin s: Manufacturer's name, nominal , e size, these s ecifications. If the acce ted substitute materials are of a less value residue and top growth and dispose of in a legal manner. }' d a. f� sch dule or class, pressure ratting in P.S.I.,and NSF(National Sanitation F undation). C. Provide minimum cover of 18 inches for all control wires. Provide minimum cover of 12 4.02 CONTROLLER CHARTS than those indicated or specified the Contract price will be adjusted in Alternative methods of weed kill for item C may be Total Veg. Killer or Q LL)H The manufacturer shall also mark the date of extrusion on the pipe. inches for non-pressure lines. accordance with the provisions of the Contract. Glyfos applied per licensed herbicide agency and specifications. < I- U W N A. As-built drawings must be approved by the Owner's Representative before charts are 2. Shrub and hand )anted round cover areas CD 0 W O C. Solvent cement joints for plastic pipe and fittings shall be made as prescribed by the D. Provide minimum cover of 24 inches for all lines under paving. prepared. C. Tree support materials: P g . 0 = Q manufacturer. The high chemical resistance of the pipe and fitting compounds specified I- in the foregoing sections makes it mandatory that an aggressive primer, which is a true 3.09 BACKFILLING B. Provide one controller chart for each controller su lied,of the maximum size the 1. Stakes for tree support shall be lodgepole pine free from knots, rot, cross grain a. Apply pre-emergent weed control chemicals to hand planted z Cn U solvent for PVC, be used in conjunction with a solvent cement designed for the fit of the controller door will allow, showing the area coveredpby the automatic controller. The chart or other defects that would impair strength. Stakes shall be pressure treated groundcover areas. Do not apply to areas to be seeded. CONTRACTOR TO ALSO REFER TO TH E CITY OF FONTANA # Q Z Z< pipe and the fittings of each size range specified. A. Initial backfill on all lines shall be of a fine ranular material with no forei n matter lar er is to be a reduced drawin of the actual as-built s stem. However, in the event the with pentachlorophenol,and a minimum of 2 diameter by 10-0"long and pointed at •._I Q 0 Z g g g g Y one end. b. Proceed with installation of shrubs and groundcover after removal of LANDSCAPE STANDARDS MANUAL FOR STREETSCAPES. (� J U that 1/2-inch in size. Backfill material shall be approved soil. controller sequence is not legible when the drawing is reduced, it shall be enlarged to a 0 D. Each pipe installer expected to make solvent joints shall receive instructions in the proper any weeds by cultivation. z Z Z size that will be readable when reduced. The chart shall be a blackline print and a different _ assembly of such joints from the representative of either pipe,cement,or fitting B. Backfill material shall be tamped in 4-inch layers, under the pipe and uniformly on both color shall be used to show the area of coverage for each station. 2. Ties for holding trees shall be"cinch-tie"or approved equal. "Cinch-tie"manuf. Q = -0 manufacturer before startin the ob, unless he has been reviousl instructed on b V.I.T. Products, 15561 Product Lane, D-4, Huntin ton Beach,CA 92649. c. If stubborn and residual weeds should persist, i.e. Bermuda grass, 9 1 P Y sides for the full width of the trench and the full length of the pipe. Materials shall be Y g eradication procedure shoud be repeated. The type of weeds that 0 -D I-,..-U recommended solvent cementing procedures by a competent representative of the sufficiently damp to permit thorough compaction under and on each side of pipe,to C. When completed and approved,the chart shall be hermetically sealed between two pieces exist should be identified and coordinated with an approved licensed manufacturer. rovide su ort free of voids. Backfill for trenchin shall be com acted to d densi of lastic,each iece bein a minimum 20 mils.thick. The chart shall be mounted usin 3. Tree guying materials shall be as follows: LLI P PP 9 P rY tY p p' g 9 pest control advisor to ensure compatibility with chemical and season � � W equal to the adjacent undisturbed soil, and shall conform to adjacent grades without dips, Velcro or approved equal type of tape. of application. Do not use material or method that would adversely E. All fittings shall be standard weight schedule 40. At the purchaser's discretion,contract sunken areas, humps, or other irregularities. Under no circumstances shall truck wheels (a) Ground anchors for guying shall be redwood per detail. affect new plantings,slope stabilization,or hydroseeding. preference may be given those suppliers able to furnish all types of fittings required under be used for compacting soil. D. These charts must be completed and approved prior to final inspection of the irrigation Q this contract from a single manufacturer, in order that responsibility will not be divided in system. (b) Guying wire shall be 12 gauge annealed galvanized steel. N warranty claim situations. C. Provide sand backfill a minimum of 6 inches over and under all piping under paved areas. B. The Contractor shall be responsible for control of weeds in all landscape areas through the LL 4.03 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS (c) Guying cable shall be a minimum of two strands, making a 3/16" final acceptance of the work. Any selective weed control spray or physical weed removal F. All fittings shall be injection molded of an improved PVC fittings compound featuring high diameter steel cable. shall be the Contractor's res onsibilit and the Contractor shall re air an dama e tensile strength, high chemical resistance,and high impact strength. In terms of the 3.10 PVC PIPE P Y P Y 9 U A. Prepare and deliver to the Owner's Representative within ten days by calendar prior to resulting from weed control activity. current ASTM Standard D-1784-69,the compound must meet the requirements described (d) Hose chafing guards shall be a wonder tree tie and shall be all the same A. PVC pipe shall be snaked in a manner which will provide for expansion and contraction as completion of construction,all required and necessary descriptive material in complete in cell classification 134548. Where threads are required in plastic fittings,these shall be color.on the project. Length shall be one and one-half times the C. All herbicides shalt be applied only by a licensed herbicide application agency. No recommended by the pipe manufacturer installed label up. detail and sufficient quantity, properly prepared in individual bound copies of the operation injection molded also. All tees and ells shall be side gated. circumference of the plant at its base. herbicides shall be a lied without first obtainin written a royal from the cit ins actor. and maintenance manual. The manual shall describe the material installed and shall be in PP 9 PP Y P G. Apply primer and solvent on all pipe sizes and fittings. Primer solvent on both female and B. All plastic to metal joints shall be made with plastic male adaptors, unless otherwise sufficient detail to permit the operating personnel to understand,operate,and maintain all male ends. shown in details. equipment. Spare parts lists and related manufacturer information shall be included for (e) Guying cable shall be covered with 3Ig"cite x 3"long white PVC tubing. 3.06 PLANTING SHALL BE DONE AS FOLLOWS: each equipment item installed. Each complete, bound manual shall include the following H. All fittings shall bear the company's name or trademark, material designation,size C. The joints shall be allowed to set at least twenty-four(24)hours before pressure is applied information: (f) Turnbuckles shall be galvanized or cadmium-plated steel and have a 3" A. Planting of Trees applicable I.P.S. schedule,and NSF seal of approval. to the PVC pipe system. minimum lengthwise opening fitted with screw eyes. 1. Index sheet stating Contractors address and telephone number, duration of 1. Position plants in plant locations indicated on drawings and secure approval SHEET T(TLE I. All threaded nipples shall be standard weight Schedule 80,with molded threads. D. Main lines shall be tested in place before backfilling for a period of not less than four(4) guarantee period, list of equipment with names and addresses of local (g) Duckbill 88 OTS earth anchor may be used as an alternate to the guying before excavating pits, making necessary adjustments as indicated. I hours and shall shown no leakage or loss of pressure. During the test period, minimum manufacturer representatives. materials s ecified above manuf.b Forest ht Products, Inc. North test pressure, at the highest point of the section being tested, shall be 150 pounds per P y g 2. All pits for trees shall be dug square with bottom level,the length of sides 2.04 PVC CONDUIT/SLEEVING square inch. Center filling of pipe lengths is allowed. 2. Complete operating and maintenance instructions on all major equipment. Glen,Colorado, (1-800)325-5360. equal to three times the width and 2"less than the depth of the tree root ball. Compacted soils at sides and bottoms shall be loosened by scarifying or other Pipe that is used for control wires sleeving shall be PVC conduit Schedule 40: Type 1220. All wires under D. Mulching:Mulch shall consist of processed'Shredded Redwood Bark'as supplied by approved method. Once the tree is poistioned in the pit,the pit shall be filled E. After all new sprinkler piping and risers are in place and connected, all necessary work B. In addition to the above maintenance manuals, provide the maintenance personnel with Artesia Sawdust Ontario CA 800 266-0969 . Ore ual wood fiber material Submit with soil as er s ecs thorou hl settled b water a lication. Refer to paving shall be installed in PVC conduit,or sleeves as indicated in details and Legend. has been completed and prior to the installation of sprinkler heads, control valves shall instructions for major equipment and show written evidence to the Owner's ' ri ) ( q ) P P o ened and a full head of water used to flush out the s stem for a minimum of five(5) Re resentative at the conclusion of the ro ect that this service has been rendered. Repres n any alternative material prior to purchase andlor placement for Owners planting details and spacing eta,ls.) Y PP 2.05 RING-TITE PVC PIPE minutes. y P P 1 Representative's approval. F. At the conclusion of a system flushing,the heads shall be installed and tested for PART 5-GUARANTEES 3. Prepare depressed water basin as wide as plant rootballs at each plant. Water A. All pipe indicated on the working drawings, shall be Class 160 PSI Johns-Manville PVC E. Header boardMtowstrip: See details. thoroughly,backfilling any voids with additional soil. operation in accordance with design requirements under normal operating pressure. ■ pipe with ring-tits joints. A. The entire sprinkler system shall be unconditionally guaranteed by Contractor as to Contractor shall verify head pressures with Pitot tube and adjust valve to correspond with material and workmanship, including settling of backfilled areas below grade for a period of F. Herbicides: Q design pressure. B. All ring tits joints shall be sealed with rubber rings as provided by the manufacturer. All one(1)year following the date of final acceptance of the work. Owner may exercise B. Planting Vines, Shrubs and Groundcovers pipe joints shall provide for expansion and contraction. option to withhold part of final payment until the one year product/workmanship guarantee 1. Herbicides used must comply with all applicable State and Federal laws and be 3.11 INSTALLATION OF RING-TITE PVC PIPE has elapsed from date of final acceptance. registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Herbicide control shall 1. Vine and shrubs shall be planted in pits at least one and one half times greater U C. Thrust blocks shall be provided as required for proper anchorage and durability of the ring- be: than the diameter of the rootball and 6"below the bottom of the ball. lite pipe. (Refer to Details) A. Except as may be noted in other parts of the Specifications or on the drawings, B. If within one year from the date of completion, settlement occurs, and adjustments in (a) Pre-emergency application of'Treflan 5%Granules"or equivalent, Compacted soil at bottom of pit shall be loosened and the pit filled with"native installation of Ring-Tite pipe and connecting fittings shall be outlined in manual as " W furnished by pipe manufacturer,or as set forth by the Johns Mansville Company Manual pipes, valves and sprinkler heads or paving is necessary to bring the system or paving to applied according to manufacturers recommendations and incorporated soil to the bottom of the ball. When the plant has been properly set,the pit shall 2.06 BRASS PIPE AND FITTINGS (if required) the proper level of the permanent grades,contractor,as part of the work under his into soil as specified. be filled to the required grade with amended soil and thoroughly settled by #772-62A. This shall include, but not be limited to,the installation of the pipe at the proper contract, shall make all adjustments without extra cost to Owner,including the restoration tamping and watering. All vines shall be removed from stakes, untied, and A. Brass pipe shall be 80%red brass, American National Standard Institute(ANSI), depth and the correct location of concrete thrust blocks of adequate sizes. Contractor of all damaged planting, paving or other improvements of any kind. Should any difficulties (b) Post-emergence application of"Round-up"or equivalent, applied as securely fastened in an approved manner to the wall,fence or other surface next shall make available the services of the manufacturers representative at the start of the z Schedule 40 screwed pipe. Fittings shall be medium brass, screwed 125 pound class. develop within the specified guarantee period which Owner feels may be due to inferior specified by manufacturer. Spray with extreme care to avoid contact to which they are planted. (Refer to planting details) installation and during construction. material and/or workmanship,these difficulties shall be immediately corrected by with landscape plantings. 2.07 BACKFLOW PREVENTION UNIT: Contractor to the satisfaction of Owner at no additional cost to Owner,within 48 hours of 2. Prepare a depressed water basin as wide as plant root balls at each plant. Water O 8. Each line shall be tested at a pressure 50 PSI greater than the manufacturer's written notice, including any and all other damage caused by such defects. Failure of thoroughly, backfilling any voids with additional prepared planting mix. recommended working pressure for a period of four(4)hours, with the couplings and 0 See plan for type, manufacturer, and size. connections exposed and with the center of pipe section sufficiently supported and filled Contractor to respond in a timely manner to repair damaged conditions,shall prompt owner to repair same and deduct costs of labor, material and equipment used from Contractor's 3. Ground Covers to hold pipe in place. final payment. PART 3-FXFCUTIOJI( 2.08 QUICK COUPLING VALVES (a) Pits for flat sized plants to be at least 4"x 4"x 4". Ground cover areas 3.12 SPRINKLERS C. The Owner reserves the privilege of making any emergency repair without relieving 3.01 GENERAL PREPARATION shall be moistened prior to planting. No flatted liner,or potted plants A. The body of the valve shall be red brass with a wall thickness guaranteed to withstand Contractor's warranty obligations. shall be planted in dry soil. normal working pressure of 150 pounds per square inch without leakage. Valve shall have A. All nozzles on sprinklers shall be tightened after installation. All sprinklers having an A. Commence work as directed by the Owner's Representative and conduct operations Hm a 3/4-inch female threaded opening at base. adjustment stem shall be adjusted on a lateral line for the proper radius,diameter and/or D. Written guarantee shall be supplied in the completion of the project,showing date of continually to completion unless weather conditions are unfavorable. All work shall (b) Set plants in center of pits so that crown of plant will be level with 0 gallonage per approval of the Owner's Representative. completion. conform to high standards of practice within the trade. finished grade after settling of soil,then backfill, and water. (Refer to Z B. Hinge cover shall be red brass with a rubber-like vinyl cover bonded to it in such a manner that it becomes a permanent-type cover, yellow in color. Hinge shall be locking type. B. Sprinkler heads and risers shall be installed according to details for final approval. spacing detail) EN D OF SECTION B. Clean up and remove from planting areas all existing plant material not removed under the C. Quick couplers shall be installed as indicated on Plan and Details. C. Spacing of heads shall not exceed the maximum indicated on the drawings. In no case general site construction contract, including roots and any accumulated debris and (c) Flatted plants shall be well-rooted with runners at least 4"but not more shall the spacing exceed the maximum recommendation by the manufacturer. PLANTING rubbish before commencing work. Legally dispose of such materials off the site. than 6 in length. 2.09 AUTOMATIC CONTROL VALVES, ELECTRICAL PART 1 -GFNERAI C. Underground Obstructions to Planting: 3.07 STAKING (See Staking Details) a. 3.13 VALVES A. Valve shall be per legend. 1. If under round utilities,construction or solid rock led es are encountered,other A. Stakes shall be driven into the round in such a wa as to minimize dama a to the A. Remote control valves shall be adjusted in order that a uniform distribution of water is 1.01 g g g Y g B. Valve shall be capable of being operated in the field without electricity at the controller, by applied by the sprinkler heads to the planting areas for each individual valve system. locations for planting may be selected by the Owner's Representative. Damage rootball of the tree,and shall be placed so that the tree will blow away from the stakes, Place one RCV per valve box and space RCV boxes Q3'o.c.minimum. to utility lines shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense at no additional cost except where such placement will be subject to damage by parked cars. a bleeding valve. Refer to standard contract documents for non-technical contractual requirements and conditions. to the Owner or Tenant. B. Quids coupling valves shall be set approximately 12"from walks, curbs, header boards,or B. Form loops around trunk with ties, and securely attach to stake(s). Attach loose enough C. Valve shall be completely serviceable in the field without removing valve body from the paved areas where designed. Refer to installation detail. Place quick couplers in valve 1.02 SCOPE D. Protection of Existing Vegetation: so that tree can sway slightly in the wind. (Refer to Detail) line. boxes. D. Valve shall be installed in a shrub area whenever possible and installed according to A. Work included: All labor and materials, appliances,tools,equipment,facilities, 1. If lawns have been established prior to planting operations,the surrounding turf 3.08 GUYING constrsha l e int. 3.14 VALVE BOXES transportation,and services necessary for and incidental to performing all operations in shall be covered in a manner that will protect turf areas before excavations connection with furnishing, delivery,and installation of"Landscaping",complete, as begin. Trees 36"box size or larger,shall be immediately guyed after planting with four guys per tree. (Refer to 2.10 GATE VALVES A. Valve boxes shall be set one inch(1")above the designated finish grade in lawn areas and shown on the drawings and/or specified herein. Work includes, but is not limited to the Detail) three inches(3")above finish grade in ground cover areas. following: E. Storage: Store plants and materials on the project site, and ensure that they are protected from damage by sun, rain,wind,theft, vandalism, and construction work. Water 3.09 PRUNING: _REVISIONS' Approved gate valves shall be Nibco T-113 or Hammond 606-32 with bronze turning handles. Size and B. Valve boxes installed near walks,curbs, header boards,and paving shall not abut those 1. Provide the fine grading in all areas to be planted. plants regularly. location shall be as indicated on Plan. items. Top surfaces shall be flush with,and perpendicular to, items listed above. Pruning of nursery stock shall not be done prior to delivery. Plants and trees shall only be pruned for health /� 2. Furnish and apply weed control to all planting areas. 3.02 INSPECTION OF WORK IN PROGRESS or structural reasons, including the need to eliminate diseased,damaged, or structurally unsound growth. / \ 2.11 VALVE BOXES C. Valve boxes shall be installed in shrub planters, not in turf areas whenever possible, Pruning shall be performed according to ANSI A-300 or International Society of Arboriculture standards unless otherwise approved. 3. Preparation of soil in all planting areas per soils analysis. A. Installations and operations in progress must be approved at various stages by the under supervision of a qualified arborist approved by the Landscape Architect. LEAVE OPEN WOUNDS /� All remote control valves,gate valves,and subsurface pressure regulators shall be installed in suitable Owner's authorized Representative. TO AIR-DRY-DO NOT USE ANY FORM OF"TREE PAINT"OR WOUND SEALER. . \ valve boxes as shown in details, complete with locking covers. All shall be'Christie',or an approved 3.15 AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER LOCATION AND INSTALLATION 4. Furnish and install all plant materials. equal. Install tags. B. In no event shall the Contractor proceed from one state to another of the work,without 2.12 AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER A. The automatic controller shall be installed at the approximate location shown on the Plan, 5. Stake trees. prior approval of the Owner's authorized Representative. 3.10 MULCHING: unless otherwise instructed by the Owner's Representative. /� A. The Automatic Sprinkler Controller shall be as noted in the legend. 6. Furnish and install sodded lawn. C. The Contractor must notify the Owner's authorized Representative for inspections of the A. All planting areas(except as noted)shall be mulched(top dressed)with a minimum of 2" / \ B. All local and other applicable codes shall take precedence in connecting the 120 volt following stages of work: depth layer of wood fiber material. Remove mulch falling on hard-surface areas. B. All wiring to and from the controller shall be through color-coded plugs and sockets. The electrical service to the controller. Owner shall provide power to controller. Irrigation 7. Furnish and install redwood header board. /� controller shall be locking, weather-proof type, constructed of heavy gauge steel with Contractor shall complete hook-up to controller. 1. When all grading within planting areas has been completed. / \ corrosion resistant enamel finish inside and out. 8. Furnish and apply bark mulch. 3.11 CLEAN-UP w C. There shall be adequate coverage of earth(18"minimum)over the 24-volt control wire. g Prunin of nurse stock. 2. When all ptants are read to be delivered at the nursery or when plants have been /{\ 2.13 ELECTRICAL, HIGH VOLTAGE Bundle and tape wires at 10'O.C. and install adjacent to mainline. g ry delivered'to the site an jorior to any planting. A. During the course of the work and at its conclusion, remove surface material from the site and leave the premises in a neat and clean condition. A. Power to and connection to the automatic controller shall be provided by the Owner. 3.16 CONTROL WIRE 10. Maintenance of all plantings until end of maintenance period and acceptance. 3. When all trees and shrubs have been spotted on the site where shown on the B. All electrical equipment outside of buildings shall be Nema 3 type,waterproof for such A. All electrical equipment and wiring shall comply with local and state codes and be installed 11. Guarantee of materials and workmanship. drawings. B. Remove all tags, labels, nursery stakes and ties from all plants. _DRAWN'BY' ii installation. by those skilled and licensed in the trade. 4. When all tree and shrub pits have been excavated after water has leached out of 3.12 PROTECTION KPF a B. Related work specified under other contracts(copies available from the Owner). the pits. C. All high voltage work shall be installed under this section. Refer to Wiring, Low Voltage for B. Connecting and splicing of wire at the valves or in the field shall be made using Rain Bird Contractor shall carefully and continuously protect all areas included in the Contract, including plant additional information. Pen-Tite connectors. 1. Concrete sidewalks and curbs. 5. When weed germination and removal is complete, and seedbed is prepared but materials,fences, supports, public safety,etc., until final acceptance of the work by the Owner's _CHECKED'BY' 2. As halt avin prior to installation of seed. Representative. 7, 2.14 WIRING LOW VOLTAGE C. Three(3')feet long Pig-Tail wire splices shall be allowed only at 1500 ft. intervals. The wire P P g. o ' splices shall be enclosed in an RCV Box with cover stenciled'E8'in yellow. 3.03 FINE GRADING J RC 3. Rough grading. o A. Connections between the controller and remote control valves shall be made with direct burial AWG-UF t e wire, installed in accordance with valve manufacturer's 3.17 BACKFLOW PREVENTION UNITS A. The Contractor shall import soil as required. The Contractor's bid shall indicate DATE YP 4. Electrical. the total in lace cost of re uired im ort. No additional char es will be allowed. - specifications. Wire color: black or color coded for control,white for ground. P q P g A. The backflow prevention units shall be installed as shown on Plans and Details. Backflow C. Verification of Plant Quantities: Quantities given for plant materials are shown for 7/2t�/07 B. Sizing of wire shall be according to manufacturer recommendations,in no case less than prevention units shall be installed per local codes including certification. convenience oPla. Thu Contractor anal)provide all plaans shown on the plops. B. The soil shall not be worked when moisture content is so great that excessive compaction #14 in size for shielded only,taped at 10'intervals,#18 in size,taped at 10'intervals for will occur,nor when it is so dry that dust will form,or clods not readily break up. all others. 3.18 FLUSHING THE SYSTEM: PARTS-MATFRIAI S iSCALE' 3 2.15 SMALL SHRUBBERY SPRINKLER HEADS C. The Contractor shall be responsible for dust control in areas within the scope of this After all new sprinkler pipe lines and risers are in place and connected,all necessary diversion work has contract. g See irrigation plan legend for manufacturer and model numbers. been completed,and prior to installation of sprinkler heads,the control valves shall be opened and a full 2.01 MATERIALS: N/A e head of water used to flush out the system for a minimum of 5 minutes. Sprinkler heads shall be installed D. Rip in two directions to the depth of 12"on all areas upon which fill will be placed. ° PART 3-FXFCUTION only after flushing of the system has been accomplished to the complete satisfaction of the Owner's If requested,samples of soils additives and plants shall be submitted for inspection and stored on the site Representative. until furnishing of materials is completed. Delivery may begin upon approval of samples,or as directed by E. Rough grade requirements shall allow for soil amendments. Coordinate with General JOB N UMBER' 3.01 GENERAL the Owners Representative. A copy of delivery slips on all materials used on project shall be forwarded to Contractor. CITY O .FONT�A CALIFORNIA ° 3.19 ADJUSTING THE SYSTEM I the Owners Representative. Substitutions in any material will not be permitted unless specifically approved c A. Materials shall be of first quality and of domestic manufacturer unless otherwise noted. in writing by the Owner's Representative. F. Bring to the attention of the Owner's authorized Representative all soil in planting areas 0535-5 n A. Adjust the valves and alignment and coverage)of all sprinkler heads. If it is determined that contain any deleterious substances such as oil, plaster concrete, gasoline, paints, that adjustments in the irri ation a ui ment or nozzle chap es will rovide ro er and A. Soil and Soil Amendments: solvents,etc.. Upon the approval of the Owner's authorized Representative,remove and DRAWN Bl� SCALE: SHEET NUMBER B. Coordinate the installation of all sprinkler materials, including pipe, with the landscape J 9 q p g P P P SIERRA LAKES PKWY. MEDIANS i . more ads uate covers e, make all necessa chanes or make arran ements with the dispose of all above mentioned soil to the level of dryness in the affected areas.The KPF N/A •s drawings,to avoid intertering with the trees, shrubs,or other planting, q 9 ►Y 9 9 1. Fertilizer for soil conditioning and maintenance shall bear the manufacturer's affected soil shall be re laced with native soil. If the Contractor fails to haft Owner's - T CT. 1� 17842 - & manufacturer to have adjustments made, prior to any planting. These changes or guaranteed analysis,and shall be as recommended in the required soils P DESIGNED BY: 1 DATE: 8 C. For purposed of legibility,sprinkler lines are essentially diagrammatic. Although size and adjustments shall be made without additional cost to the Owner. laboratory report. authorized Representative of the above-mentioned soil,the Contractor shall be CUMMUNI FAC LITIES DISTRICT g responsible for any damage to installed plants caused by such substances. KPF / 3/22/07(BASE} L.8 location of sprinkler equipment are drawn to scale whenever possible, make use of all data I in all of the contract documents and verif this information at construction site. B. The entire system shall be operating properly before any planting operations commence. - ChECt® BY: BY: / DWG.NO.: to x y G. If an area to be landscaped is not acceptable to the Contractor, he shall notify the DA I E:/-leo•t 8 .a D. All work called for on the drawings by notes shall be furnished and installed whether or not 1 Owner's Representative. REV REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE CITY DATE JRC/KPF �Y ENGINEER RC.E51152EXP.DATE 12/31K?7 4238 g 8 OF 8 SHTS. mg specifically mentioned in the specifications. <5 . .