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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2985-22LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEM 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 N/ALE. in the field that unknown obstructions or grade differences exist, that might not have been Manufacturer's Specifications. COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT considered in the en ineerin or if discre ancies in construction details I end or q q p , eq When the sprinkler system is completed, perform a coverage test in the presence of the Owner s PART 1- GENERAL 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: ZZ 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: 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 � t t commences confer with the Owner s Re resentative r ardrn eneral details of work of p eg g g inadequate, without bringing this to the attention of the Owner s Representative. This test shall be Shrubs: Refer to standard contract documents for non-technical contractual requirements and conditions. this contract. accomplished before planting begins. •1 gal. shrub -1 tablet � N !� •5 gal. shrub - 3 tablets 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 1 _J height or spread. 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: "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 pram agriform tablet for each 1 /2" of trunk diameter or each foot of r' O approved in writinq. Pressure supply lines shall be tested under a hydrostatic pressure of 150 pounds per height or spread. PART 2 - MATERIALS -Pre-lob Conference - 7 days square inch for a period of four hours. Ground Cover: •Pressure supply line installation and testing - 36 hours IU a Apply one 5 pram agriform tablet per rooted ground cover cutting. Refer to Materials shall be of first quality and of domestic manufacture unless otherwise noted. •System layout - 36 hours Coverage tests - 36 hours 3.22 COMPLETION Manufacturer's Specification for installation procedure. •Final Inspection - 48 hours v NJ 5, Z 2.01 SUBMISSION FOR APPROVAL: B, When observations have been conducted by other than the regular Owner's 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 Fir Bark 1% nitrogen). It shall be fine textured, having minimum 80°o passing #8 Representative, show evidence of when and by whom these observations were made, rubbish, debris, etc., and remove construction and installation equipment from the screen and minimum 95°o passing #4 mesh screen. Salinity shall be no higher Furnish the articles, equipment, materials, or processes specified by name on the drawings and in premises. than 3.5 millimhos per centimeter at 25 Centigrade as measured by saturation specifications. No substitutions will be allowed without prior written approval of the Owner's Representative. C, No observation will commence without as -built drawings. B. Supply as part of this contract the following tools: extract conductivity. Organic amendment shall be mineralized with iron sulfate. A. A complete material list shall be submitted to the Owner's Representative prior to Pine shall not be used as an organic amendment. performing any work. Catalog data and full descriptive literature must be submitted 3.03 WATER SUPPLY.• • Two wrenches for disassembling and adjusting each type of sprinkler head supplied. 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 certificates must be submitted by lastic ipe and fitting manufacturer indicating that p p Connections to the existing points of connection shall be at the approximate locations shown on the • Four quick coupler keys with attached hose swivels. be of the same structure and USDA classification as the site soil and shall be material complies with specifications, unless material has been previously approved. drawings. Minor chap es caused b actual site conditions shall be made without additional cost to the g Y •Four (4) of each of all types of sprinkler heads and nozzles. free of all deleterious materials harmful to lant life. Ex ansive soil is not P P Owner. • Two keys for enclosure lock. acceptable. B. The material list shall be submitted using the following layout (double space between each - Two cover lifting tools for valve boxes. B, Plant Materials item): 3.04 LAYOUT: Item No. Descri tp ion Manufacturer Model# Layout sprinkler heads and make any minor adjustments required due to differences between site and C. The above equipment shall be tumed over to the Owner at the conclusion of the project. Before final acceptance can occur, evidence that the Owner has received materials must 1. Quality and size of all plants shall conform to the California Standard Grading 1. Pressure Supply Lines Lasco 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. Code of nursery stock and shall be No. 1 grade. Plants shall be vigorous, or 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 3. Etc. Etc. Etc. PART 4-REG©RD DRAW/NGS, CHARTS &MANUALS shall equal or exceed env measurements specified and shall be supplied from the 3.05 GRADES: source indicated when a source is specified. C. Equipment or materials installed or furnished 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 4.01 RECORD DRAWINGS 2. Container stock shall have grown in containers for at least one year, but not over two years. Samples shall be shown to prove that no rootbound conditions Representative may be rejected and such material removed from the site at no expense to proceed, keeping within the specified material depths. 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 the Owner. work constituting departures from the original contract drawings, including changes in taken from container, shall be planted except on special approval from the D, Approval of any items, altemates, or substitutes indicates only that product(s) apparently 3.06 ASSEMBLIES both pressure and non -pressure lines. Owner's Representative. meet the r uirements of the drawin s and ecifications on the basis of the information eQ 9 sP A, Install the backflow assembly at the height required by local codes. 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 or sem les submitted. P B. Routing of pressure supply lines indicated drawings is diagrammatic. Install lines to the rints. The char es and dimensions shall be recorded in a I ible and workmanlike - nk f' I i f r r o multi tru de Ines a ant hay n a minimum o th ee t unks and a maximum f p g E, Manufacturer s warranties shall not relieve liability under the guarantee. Such warranties (and various assemblies) to conform with details on plans. r it manner to the satisfacfion of the Owner's Representative. When the drawings are five trunks of nearly equal diameter. shall only supplement the guarantee. The Owner s Representative may, at his option, approved, transfer all information to a set of reproducible drawings at cost by the Owner's Representative. 4. Inspections; All plant materials must have been previously inspected at the to 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. nursery by a State or County Horticultural Department, and shall subject to When called for, the pressure relief valve shall be the last assembly. C. Dimensions from two permanent points of reference (buildings, monuments, sidewalks, the inspection and approval of the Landscape Architect before planting. 2.02 GENERAL PIPING D. Brass pipe and fittings shall assembled using Teflon dope, or equivalent, applied to the curbs, pavement, etc.). Locations shown on as -built drawings shall be kept day to day as the project is being installed. All dimensions noted on drawings shall be 3/8 -inch in size. a. Inspection of Plant Material: Inspection of plant materials required by A. Pressure supply line from point of connection through backflow prevention unit shall be male threads only. This is also true of plastic pipe and threaded fittings. is City, County, State, or Federal authorities shall be the responsibility of per local code. Pressure supply lines downstream of backflow prevention unit shall be per D. Show locations and depths of the followng items: the Contractor and where necessary he shall have secured permits or the legend. 3.07 LINE CLEARANCE: certificates prior to delivery of plants to the site. •Point of connection. 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 Parallel lines shall not be installed directly over one another. •Sprinkler control valves (buried only). of nrnvrth and nn the nrniart ARA at env time hafnra and diirinn nmrimss 2.03 PLASTIC PIPE AND FITTINGS •Routing of control valves. of work or during the maintenance period. Poor condition, latent 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 A, All pipe shall be extruded of an improved PVC virgin pipe compound featuring high tensile for rejection. Rejected plants shall be removed from the project site 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. immediately. 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. 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 classification 12454B for pipe and 13454B for fittings. This compound must have a 2,000 subgrade. substitute materials are approved in advance by the Landscape Architect and 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 authodzed B. Provide minimum cover of 18 inches on all pressure supply lines. redoing drawings. variations all substitute lant materials shall conform to the r uirements of p � B. All pipe must bear the following markings: Manufacturer's name, nominal pipe size, these specifications. If the accepted substitute materials are of a less value schedule or class, pressure rating in P.S.I., and NSF (National Sanitation Foundation). 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 The manufacturer shall also mark the date of extrusion on the pipe. inches for non -pressure lines. accordance with the provisions of the Contract. C, Solvent cement'oints for lastic i e and fittin s shall be made as rescribed b the I P P P g P V D. Provide minimum cover of 24 inches for all lines under paving. A, As -built drawings must be approved by the Owner's Representative before charts are prepared. C, Tree su ort materials: PP manufacturer. The high chemical resistance of the pipe and fitting compounds specified 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 supplied, of the maximum size the 1. Stakes for tree support shall be lodqepole pine free from knots, rot, cross grain solvent for PVC, be used in conjunction with a solvent cement designed for the fit of the controller door will allow, showing the area covered by the automatic controller. The chart or other defects that would impair strength. Stakes shall be pressure treated pipe and the fittings of each size range specified. A. Initial backfill on all lines shall be of a fine granular material with no foreign matter larger is to be a reduced drawing of the actual as -built system. However, in the event the with pentachlorophenol, and a minimum of 2" diameter by 8'-0" long and pointed at 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 one end. D. Each pipe installer expected to make solvent joints shall receive instructions in the proper 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. manufacturer before starting the lob, unless he has been previously instructed on sides for the full width of the trench and the full length of the pipe. Materials shall be b V.I.T. Products 15561 Product Lane D-4 Huntin ton Beach CA 92649. Y � � g 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 3. Tree materials shall be as follows: manufacturer. rovide su ort free of voids. Backfill for trenchin shall be com acted to d densi p pp q p ry ry of plastic, each piece being a minimum 20 mils. thick. The chart shall be mounted using guying E. All fittings shall be standard weight schedule 40. At the purchaser's discretion, contract equal to the adjacent undisturbed soil, and shall conform to adjacent grades without dips, sunken areas, humps, or other irregularities. Under no circumstances shall truck wheels Velcro or approved equal type of tape. (a) Ground anchors for guying shall be redwood per detail. preference may be given those suppliers able to furnish all types of fittings required under this contract from a single manufacturer, in order that responsibility will not be divided in be used for compacting soil. D. These charts must be completed and approved prior to final inspection of the irrigation (b) Guying wire shall be 12 gauge annealed galvanized steel. warranty claim situations. C, Provide sand backfill a minimum of 6 inches over and under all piping under paved areas. system. (c) Guying cable shall be a minimum of two strands, making a 3/16" F. All fittings shall be injection molded of an improved PVC fittings compound featuring high 4.03 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS diameter steel cable. tensile strength, high chemical resistance, and high impact strength. In terms of the current ASTM Standard D-1784-69, the compound must meet the requirements described 3.10 PVC PIPE A. Prepare and deliver to the Owner's Representative within ten days by calendar prior to d Hose chafing guards shall be new or used 2 -ply, one half inch (1/2") ( ) in cell classification 134548. Where threads are required in plastic fittings, these shall be 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 reinforced rubber or plastic hose and shall be all the same color on the injection molded also. All tees and ells shall be side gated. recommended by the pipe manufacturer. detail and sufficient quantity. properly prepared in individual bound copies of the operation project. Length shall be one and one-half times the and maintenance manual. The manual shall describe the material installed and shall be in circumference of the plant at its base. G, Apply primer and solvent on all pipe sizes and fittings. Primer solvent on bath 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 318 die x 3 long white PVC tubing. 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" ( ) applicable I.P.S. schedule, and NSF seal of approval. to the PVC r e s stem. P P Y 1. Index sheet stating Contractor s address and telephone number, duration of minimum lengthwise opening fitted with screw eyes. I. All threaded nipples shall be standard weight Schedule 80, with molded threads. D. Main lines shall be tested in place before backfillinq 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 hours and shall shown no leakage or loss of pressure. During the test period, minimum manufacturer representatives. materials specified above by Foresight Products, Inc. North test pressure, at the highest point of the section being tested, shall be 150 pounds per 5-536 Glen, Colorado, (1-500} 325-5360. 2.04 PVC CONDUIT/SLEEVING square inch. Center filling of pipe lengths is allowed. 2. Complete operating and maintenance instructions on all major equipment. Pipe that is used for control wires sleeving shall be PVC conduit Schedule 40: Type 1220. All wires under 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 D. Mulching: Weed control mulch shall consist of processed "FOREST FLOOR 0-2" wood fiber material equal to or supplied Aquinaga Fertilizer Co. Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CA 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 92708 Ph. #(714) 9574. Submit sample any alternative (7 mple 58 Fax #(lace opened and a full head of water used to flush out the system for a minimum of five (5) Representative at the conclusion of the project that this service has been rendered. to material prior to purchase and/or placement for Owner's Representative's approval. rchas ent 2.05 RING -TITS PVC PIPE minutes. F. At the conclusion of a system flushing, the heads shall be installed and tested for PART 5 - GUARANTEES E. Lawn from Sod: Marathon Hybrid Fescue. Submittal for type and grower required for A. All pipe indicated on the working drawings, shall be Class 160 PSI Johns -Manville PVC operation in accordance with design requirements under normal operating pressure. Architects approval. pipe with ring-tite joints. Contractor shall verify head pressures with pilot tube and adjust valve to correspond with A. The entire sprinkler system shall be unconditionally guaranteed by Contractor as to design pressure. material and workmanship, including settling of backfilled areas below grade for a period of F, Header board/Mowstrip: See details. B. All ring-tite 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 pipe joints shall provide for expansion and contraction. option to withhold part of final payment until the one year product/workmanship guarantee G. Herbicides: 3.11 INSTALLATION OF RING-TITE PVC PIPE has elapsed from date of final acceptance. C. Thrust blocks shall be provided as required for proper anchorage and durability of the ring - A. Except as may be noted in other parts of the Specifications or on the drawings, 1. Herbicides used must comply with all applicable State and Federal laws and be lite pipe. (Refer to Details) installation of Rinq-Tite pipe and connecting fittings shall be outlined in manual as B. If within one year from the date of completion, settlement occurs, and adjustments in registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Herbicide control shall 2.06 BRASS PIPE AND FITTINGS if re uired ( q ) 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 the proper level of the permanent grades, contractor, as part of the work under his be: Pre "Treflan 5°o Granules" #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 (a) emergency application of or equivalent, A. Brass pipe shall be 800/ 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 applied according to manufacturer's recommendations and incorporated Schedule 40 screwed pipe. Fittings shall be medium brass, screwed 125 pound class, shall make available the services of the manufacturer's representative at the start of the develop within the specified guarantee period which Owner feels may be due to inferior into soil as specified. installation and during construction. material and/or workmanship, these difficulties shall be immediately corrected by 2.07 BACKFLOW PREVENTION UNIT: B. Each line shall be tested at a pressure 50 PSI greater than the manufacturer's Contractor to the satisfaction of Owner at no additional cost to Owner, within 48 hours of written notice, including any and all other damage caused by such defects. Failure of (b) Post -emergence application of "Round -up" or equivalent, applied as specified by manufacturer. Spray with extreme care to avoid contact See plan for type, manufacturer, and size. recommended working pressure for a period of four (4) hours, with the couplings and Contractor to respond in a timely manner to repair damaged conditions, shall prompt owner with landscape plantings. connections exposed and with the center of pipe section sufficiently supported and filled to repair same and deduct costs of labor, material and equipment used from Contractor's to hold pipe in place. final payment. PART 3 - EXECUTION 2.08 QUICK COUPLING VALVES A. The body of the valve shall be red brass with a wall thickness guaranteed to withstand 3.12 SPRINKLERS C, The Owner reserves the privilege of making any emergency repair without relieving Contractor's warranty obligations. 3.01 GENERAL PREPARATION nor I workin ressure of 150 ounds er uare inch without leaka e. Valve shall have ma g p p p sU g 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 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. Hinge cover shall be red brass with arubber-like vinyl cover bonded to it in such a manner gallonage per approval of the Owner's Representative. completion. conform to high standards of practice within the trade. 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. END 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 PLANTING general site construction contract, including roots and any accumulated debris and rubbish before commencing work. Legally dispose of such materials off the site. shall the spacing exceed the maximum recommendation by the manufacturer. 2.09 AUTOMATIC CONTROL VALVES, ELECTRICAL P-ARI(-GE�IEBAL C, Under round Obstructions to Plantin : g g 3.13 VALVES A. Valve shall be per legend. 1. If underground utilities, construction or solid rock ledges are encountered, other A. Remote control valves shall be adjusted in order that a uniform distribution of water is 1.01 locations for planting may be selected by the Owner's Representative. Damage 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, to utility lines shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense at no additional cost a bleeding valve. Refer to standard contract documents for non-technical contractual requirements and conditions. to the Owner or Tenant. B. Quick coupling valves shall be set approximately 12" from walks, curbs, header boards, or 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: line. boxes. A, Work included: All labor and materials, appliances, tools, equipment, facilities, 1. If lawns have been established prior to planting operations, the surrounding turf D, Valve shall be installed in a shrub area whenever possible and installed according to 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 construction detail. connection with furnishing, delivery, and installation of "Landscaping", complete, as begin. A, Valve boxes shall be set one inch 0") 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 2.10 GATE VALVES 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 Approved gate valves shall be Nibco T-113 or Hammond 606-32 with bronze turnip handles. Size and 9 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. 2. Furnish and apply weed control to all planting areas. 3.02 INSPECTION OF WORK IN PROGRESS 2.11 VALVE BOXES C. Valve boxes shall be installed in shrub planters, not in turf areas whenever possible, 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 All remote control valves, gate valves, and pressure relief valves shall be installed in suitable valve boxes Owner's authorized Representative. as shown in details, complete with locking covers. All shall be 'Christie', or an approved equal. Install tags. 3.15 AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER LOCATION AND INSTALLATION 4. Furnish and install all plant materials. B, In no event shall the Contractor proceed from one state to another of the work, without 2.12 AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER I 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. 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 B. All local and other applicable codes shall take precedence in connecting the 100 volt following stages of work: 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. 8, Furnish and apply bark mulch. 1. When all grading within planting areas has been completed. corrosion resistant enamel finish inside and out. C. There shall be adequate coverage of earth (18" minimum) over the 24 -volt control wire. 2. When all plants are ready to be delivered at the nursery or when plants have been 2.13 ELECTRICAL, HIGH VOLTAGE Bundle and tape wires at 15' O.C. and install adjacent to mainline. 9. Pruning of nursery stock. delivered to the site and prior to any planting. 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 workmanshi P� drawings. 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 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 1. Concrete sidewalks and curbs. additional information. Pen-Tite connectors. 5. When weed germination and removal is com lete, and seedbed is re ared but P P P C, Three (3') feet long Piq-Tail wire splices shall be allowed only at 1500 ft. intervals. The wire 2. A halt avin sP P 9• prior to installation of seed. 2.14 WIRING, LOW VOLTAGE splices shall be enclosed in an RCV Box with cover stenciled'E8' in yellow. 3.03 FINE GRADING 3. Rough grading. A. Connections between the controller and remote control valves shall be made with direct burial AWG -UF type wire, installed in accordance with valve manufacturer's 3.17 BACKFLOW PREVENTION UNITS 4. Electrical. A. The Contractor shall import as required. The Contractor's bid shall indicate the total in specifications. Wire color: black or color coded for control, white for ground. place cost of required import. No additional charges will be allowed. 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 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 only. The Contractor shall provide all plants shown on the plans. B. The soil shall not be worked when moisture content is so great that excessive compaction #14 in size. will occur, nor when it is so dry that dust will form, or clods not readily break up. 3.18 FLUSHING THE SYSTEM: PART 2 -MATERIALS 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. 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: . 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 -EXECUTION 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 the Owner's Representative. A copy of delivery slips on all materials used on project shall be forwarded to Contractor. 3.01 GENERAL 3.19 ADJUSTING THE SYSTEM the Owner's Representative. Substitutions in any material will not be permitted unless specifically approved 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 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, B. Coordinate the installation of all sprinkler materials, including pipe, with the landscape that adjustments in the irrigation equipment or nozzle changes will provide proper and A. Soil and Soil Amendments: solvents, etc.. Upon the approval of the Owner's authorized Representative, remove and dispose of all above mentioned soil to the level of dryness in the affected areas. The drawings, to avoid interfering with the trees, shrubs, or other planting. more adequate coverage, make all necessary changes or make arrangements with the 1. Fertilizer for soil conditioning and maintenance shall bear the manufacturer's affected soil shall be replaced with native soil. If the Contractor fails to notify Owner's manufacturer to have adjustments made, prior to any planting. These changes or guaranteed analysis, and shall be as recommended in the required soils authorized Representative of the above-mentioned soil, the Contractor shall be 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. responsible for any damage to installed plants caused by such substances. location of sprinkler equipment are drawn to scale whenever possible, make use of all data in all of the contract documents and verify this information at construction site. B. The entire system shall be operating properly before any planting operations commence. G. If an area to be landscaped isnot acceptable to the Contractor, he shall notify the D. All work called for on the drawings by notes shall be furnished and installed whether or not Owner's Representative. specifically mentioned in the specifications. H, Finish grade all planting areas to a smooth and even conditions, making certain that no water pockets or irrequladties remain. Remove and dispose of all foreign materials, clods and rocks over one inch in diameter within six inches of the surface so that, after ,. conditions and lantrn the finish rade rn shrub and rn roundcover areas rs 3 below the p g, 9 9 top of all curbs and 1" below the top of all walks. I, Omit rototillin on slo es 2 to 1 or reater in ration. Instead li htl hand scarf the soil. g p q , 9 Y N Refer to Drawings for sloped areas, if any. J, Patch all areas having damage from erosion and so related earth moving to create a smooth and regular surface for planting. Final grade to be approved by Owner's Representative. 3.04 SOIL CONDITIONING (also see Fine Grading Section) A, Broadcast the recommended soil additives per 1,000 square feet and cultivate to a depth of 6" based upon required soils and plant laboratory report. It is the Contractor's responsibility to obtain soils tests. Soils analysis shall be done bV Soils & Plant Laboratory, Inc. 412 S. Lyon, Santa Ana, CA (714) 558-8333. Copies of the report shall be sent to the Owner's Representatives. B, For bidding purposes when no soils report is available in all planting areas the following application shall be made per 1,000 square feet of area and shall be thoroughly cultivated in two directions into the top 6" of soil, and the area watered down: 3 CU. YDS. nitrolized wood shavings 20 LBS. 12-12-12 commercial fertilizer (Best Products or equal) 100 LBS. AG. gypsum 10 LBS. soil sulfur 20 LBS. iron sulfate C. For bidding purposes where no soils report is available, prepare soil mix for backfill in pits for trees, shrubs and vines, other than azaleas, ferns and palms, as follows: 2/3 YD screened site soil 1 /3 YD nitrolized wood shavings 1 LB. 12-12-12- commercial fertilizer 10 LBS. AG. Gypsum 1 LB. Soil sulfur 2 LBS. iron sulfate Planting pits shall be excavated one and one-half the diameter and 12" below the rootball depth for trees, 6" for shrubs. (Refer to planting details). D. Prepare soil mix for back fill in pits for azaleas, camellias, fems and other plants (as ecified as follows: sP ) 1/3 Washed Plaster sand 1/3 Canadian Peat Moss 1 /3 Loamite or Forest Humus E. Backfill mix for Palms shall be concrete sand. (Refer to details) F. The prepared soil shall be uniformly blended in an area adjacent to the planting work and shall be accurately proportioned using a suitable measuring container. Unused excavated soil shall be removed from site. Protect the mix from water until it has been placed in backfill around plants. 3.05 WEED CONTROUABATEMENT A, Weed abatement: after earthwork, installation of irrigation system, and soil preparation, but prior to planting, perform weed abatement program to all planting areas as follows: 1. Hydroseeded or hand seeded planting areas; a. Apply sulfate of ammonia at the rate of 5 Lbs. per 1,000 Sq. Ft. to all areas be planted. b. Keep area moist by regular irriqations for a period of two (2) weeds to germinate existing weed seeds. c. At the end of two weeks, apply "Round -Up" or equal systemic herbicide. Do not irrigate within six (6) hours after application. Herbicide shall be applied by an individual with appropriate license, refer to MFG specifications for period of time required from time of application to time of implementing planting. After complete weed kill, remove all weed residue and top growth and dispose of in a legal manner. Altemative methods of weed kill for item C m be Va am or Meth I Y P V Bromide applied per licensed herbicide agency and specifications. 2. Shrub and hand planted ground cover areas; a. Apply pre-emerqent weed control chemicals to hand planted groundcover areas. Do not apply to areas to be seeded. b. Proceed with installation of shrubs and groundcover after removal of any weeds by cultivation. c. If stubborn and residual weeds should persist, i.e. Bermuda grass, eradication procedure shoud be repeated. The type of weeds that exist should be identified and coordinated with an approved licensed pest control advisor to ensure compatibility with chemical and season of application. Do not use material or method that would adversely affect new plantings, slope stabilization, or hydroseeding. B, The Contractor shall be responsible for control of weeds in all landscape areas through the final acceptance of the work. Any selective weed control spray or physical weed removal shall be the Contractor's responsibility and the Contractor shall repair any damage resulting from weed control activity. C. All herbicides shall be applied only by a licensed herbicide application agency. No herbicides shall be applied without first obtaining written approval from the city inspector. 3.06 PLANTING SHALL BE DONE AS FOLLOWS: A. Planting of Trees 1. Position plants in plant locations indicated on drawings and secure approval before excavating pits, making necessary adjustments as indicated. 2. All pits for trees shall be duq square with bottom level, the length of sides and depth equal to one and one-half times the diameter of the tree ball. Compacted soils at sides and bottoms shall be loosened b scarf in or other a roved V fV q pP method. Pits shall be backfilled with "native soil" to a depth of 12". The balance of the pit filled with "amended soil", thoroughly settled by water application. (Refer to planting details and spacing details) 3 Set lants in center of it in vertical osition so that crown of ball will be level p p, a p with finish grade after allowing for watering and settling and shall bear the same relationship to the finish grade that it did to the soil surface in the container. 4. Prepare depressed water basin as wide as plant balls at each plant. Water thoroughly, backfilling any voids with additional prepared planting mix. B. Planting Vines, Shrubs and Groundcovers 1. Vine and shrubs shall be planted in pits at least one and one-half times greater than the diameter of the rootball and at least 6" below the bottom of the ball. Compacted soil at bottom of pit shall be loosened and the pit filled with "native soil" to the bottom of the ball. When the plant has been properly set, the pit shall be filled to the required grade with "amended soil" and thoroughly settled by tamping and watering. All vines shall be removed from stakes, untied, and securely fastened in an approved manner to the wall, fence or other surface next to which the are lanted. Refer to lantin details Y P ( P 9 ) 2. Prepare a depressed water basin as wide as plant balls at each plant. Water thoroughly, backfilling any voids with additional prepared planting mix. 3. Ground Covers (a) Pits for flat sized plants to be at least 4" x 4" x 4". Ground cover areas shall be moistened prior to planting. No flatted liner, or potted plants shall be planted in dry soil. (b) Set plants in center of pits so that crown of plant will be level with finished grade after settling of soil, then backfill, and water. (Refer to spacing detail) (c) Flatted plants shall be well -rooted with runners at least 4" but not more than 6" in length. C. Trees and Vines Occurring in Lawn 1. Trees and vines occurring in lawn shall be planted before final preparation of those areas. 2. All trees shall be installed with bark protection devices at their crowns. (Refer to planting detail) 3.07 TURF GRASS SOD A, Roll subqrade when soil is reasonably dry, using a 125 pound water ballast roller. If rolling will not firm the sod bed underneath, it shall be permitted to settle until the Owner's Representative determines a satisfactory condition has developed. Re -rake or scarify all irrequladties and cut or fill as required to establish uniform grade. Roll area again to obtain a uniform grade. Areas to be planted to lawn, shall be finished smooth, satisfactory to the Owner's Representative before any sod is placed. B. Sod is to be freshly cut and placed in sections not smaller than one square foot. Stagger the joints between rolls. Sift soil (use soil waste that has fallen off sod) into all joints to fill any voids created. Roll sod with lightly weighted roller after completion of all sodding operations. C. The lawn edges shall be maintained in a neat condition until acceptance of the work. D, Sufficient measures shall be taken to the Contractor to ensure the lawns against damage resulting from pedestrian traffic. If any type of barrier is used, it must meet with the approval of the Owner's Representative. Any damage to the lawns shall be repaired by the Contractor before acceptance will be made. E. Repair: When any portion of the sod area becomes discolored, waterlogged, or otherwise damaged or unhealthy following sodding within the period of Contractor's responsibility, the affected portion shall be repaired to re-establish the condition and grade of the soil prior to installation and shall then be replanted as originally specified at no cost to the Owner. 3.08 HYDROSEEDING A, Slope areas: Refer to planting plan and slope mix designs for types and amount of seeds to be used. Alternate seed mixes may be used only upon approval of the Landscape Architect or the Owner's Representative. The designed slurry mixes shall be applied by an approved hydromulch company. Designed slurry mixes will be either for irrigated or non- imgated slope conditions. (Refer to plans and seed mix designs). Each container of slurry mix shall be applied within a 2 hour time limit, or be rejected and removed at Contractor's expense. B. Turf Areas: The designed seed and slurry mix shall be applied in designated areas by an approved hydromulch company within a 2 hour time limit per container mix. (Refer to Planting Plan and Legend). Where applicable, a substitute seed mix may be used only upon approval of the Landscape Architect or Owner's Representative. C. Daily Work Sheets: Daily work sheets shall be signed by the Nozzlemen and sent to the Owner's Representative for payment approval. The following information shall be recorded: 1. Seed - types, amounts 2. Fertilizer - analysis, amount 3. Mulch - type, amount 4. Seeding additive - type, amount 5. Number of loads - amount of water 6. Area covered - in acres 7. Equipment used - capacity and license number D. Protection/Clean-up; Prevent and/or clean-up overspray onto concrete reservoirs, drainage ditches, channels, structures, roads and walkways. Overspray and spillage onto restricted areas shall be removed the same day at Contractor's expense to the satisfaction of the Owner's Representative. 3.09 STAKING (See Staking Details) A. Stakes shall be driven into the ground in such a way as to minimize damage to the ball of the tree, and shall be placed so that the tree will blow away from the stakes, except where such placement will cause damage by parked cars. B. Form loops around trunk with 'cinch -ties', and securely attach through stake(s) in at least 2 places at the top of the stake so that slippage cannot occur. (Refer to Detail) 3.10 GUYING Trees 36" box size or larger, shall be immediately guyed after planting with four guys per tree. (Refer to Detail) 3.11 PRUNING: Pruning of nursery stock shall not be done prior to delivery. All plants shall be pruned according to standard horticultural practice by a qualified arborist approved by the Owner's Representative. All cuts shall be covered by an application of "Tree Seal" or equal, colored to match trunk. Do not use lead base paint. 3.12 MULCHING: A. All (planting areas (except as noted) shall be mulched (top dressed) with a minimum of 2" depth layer of "Forest Floor 0-2 inch" wood fiber material. Remove mulch falling on hard - surface areas. 3.13 CLEAN-UP 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. B. Remove all tags, labels, nursery stakes and ties from all plants. 3.14 PROTECTION Contractor shall carefully and continuously protect all areas included in the Contract, including plant materials, fences, supports, public safety, etc., until final acceptance of the work by the Owner's Representative. 3.15 MAINTENANCE A, Maintenance operations shall begin immediately after each plant is planted and shall be continued satisfactorily for a period of 90 days after the time all items of work have been completed as specified herein and to the satisfaction of the Owner's Representative. B, During the maintenance period specified in paragraph A, above, all plants and planted areas shall be kept watered at all times; weeds shall be removed and disposed of; basins and depressions shall be maintained and cultivated and kept well formed around trees and shrubs; paper and debris shall be regularly removed from planters; and water system shall be maintained and repaired; rodents shall be controlled; and the entire project shall be so cared for that a neat and clean condition is resented at all times. Kee walks and curbs p P swept clean. Legally dispose of excess materials including paper and debris in planted areas. C. Maintain a sufficient number of men and adequate equipment to perform the maintenance work herein specified from the time of planting until completion of the maintenance period and acceptance by the Owner. D. An application of fertilizer shall be made to all landscape areas just prior to the completion of the maintenance period according to the recommendations for the required soils laboratory report. E, A written notice requesting a pre -maintenance inspection shall be received by the Owner's Representative at least 5 days to completion of the project. F, A written notice requesting final inspection shall be received by the Owner's Representative at least 5 days prior to completion of maintenance period. G, The Contractor shall make a periodic inspection of plant materials until the end of the guarantee plant period. If unfavorable conditions exist which might be harmful to the uaranteed lant the Contractor shall noti the Owner in writin of the condition. or he g p fv g may be held responsible under the guarantee. H, Pre -maintenance inspection and final inspections are to be held with the understanding that the project has been reviewed by the principals of the responsible Contractor in advance of the review by the Owner's Representative and/or Owner. Discrepancies noted during this advance review are to be corrected before the project receives these official inspections. I. The Landscape Contractor shall refer to the Landscape Maintenance Manual for further maintenance requirements (if applicable). W." Z1We1V.1 fa'T,V1= 4.01 GUARANTEE All shrubs and groundcover shall be guaranteed by Contractor as to growth and health for period of ninety (90) days after completion of the specified maintenance period, and/or final acceptance by the Owner's representative. All trees up to 24: box size shall be guaranteed by Contractor to live and grow in an acceptable upright position for a period of six (6) months after completion of the specified maintenance period, and/or final acceptance by the Owner's representative. Trees in 24" boxes or larger, and all field grown specimens shall be guaranteed by Contractor to live and grow in an acceptable upright manner for a period of one (1) year after completion of the specified maintenance period, and/or final acceptance by the Owner's representative. 4.02 REPLACEMENT STOCK All replacement stock shall be subject to the same warranty requirements as the original stock. Any damage due to replacement operations shall be repaired by the Landscape Contractor. At the end of the warrant eriod ins ections shall be made 'ointl b the Tenant s Construction Re resentative Develo er VP P I V Y P P, Tenant and Landscape Contractor. All plants and lawn areas not in a healthy growing condition shall be removed and replaced with plants and grasses of a like kind and size before the close of the next planting season. END OF SECTION CITY OF FONTANA, CALIFORNIA DRAWN BY: SYCAMORE HILLS TRACT. #16074 N/ALE. DESIGNED BY: COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT DATE: KPF 2/14/01 CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: �,, _&*A_ 4 > DATE:'�INI os DWG. NO.: 2985 ZZ RWK �. !FOOL CITY ENGINEER R.C.E. EXP. DATE Ml O S 3 Z 3 1 ARCNITERRA DESIGN GROUP LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SITE PLANNING 10621 Church St., Suite 106 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (9091484-2800 Fax (9091484-2802 ee `F"'' Richard Krumwiede CA Lia #2834 AZ Lic. # 29115 NV Lic. # 446 ".« 1.1 TX. 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