In addition to the supplemental specifications of each contractor performing demolition work in the City, each contractor shall adhere to the following requirements in performing such demolition work.
(a) The contractor must obtain and, if requested, display a valid thirty-day permit when performing such demolition work. Extensions may be issued by the Director of Administration. No permits are to be obtained after demolition is done.
(b) Contractors must apply for a Refuse Hauler permits and comply with hauling regulations therein.
(c) Contractors must hose down the work site during the operations by connecting to City hydrants adjacent to the work site. This is for dust control measures. Contractors will pay the City Water Department, a twenty dollar ($20.00) user fee per single residential structure being demolished or thirty dollars ($30.00) per commercial structure, if larger than a duplex, unless the contractor provides his own water through portable means.
(d) It shall be illegal to dump debris from any site in basements or to dispose of debris on any site other than at an approved landfill or at a construction and demolition landfill. However, bricks/masonry may be buried on site.
(e) Contractors shall remove all garages, sheds and other out-buildings along with shrubs, bushes, walls, fences and foliage from property, along with structures, and all deplorable material must be removed from site.
(f) When a contractor applies for payment for demolition work performed, all landfill manifests relating to the disposal of demolition debris and asbestos-containing materials must be supplied in order to secure payment.
(g) Contractors must protect the area around the site during the demolition process to prevent debris from falling on active sidewalks and streets (not blocked off). Sidewalks, directly adjacent to the site, shall be properly closed and barricaded through the demolition project. Street traffic lanes may be closed as needed only in conjunction with the Director of Administration’s Office.
(h) Grade the property to an extent which is consistent with the grade of the property prior to demolition and pre-existing drainage patterns and existing grades, as approved by the Director of Administration and sow the property with grass seed. Where the retaining walls are removed, the soil behind the wall shall be graded such that a slope no steeper than 1:1 results.
(i) All sites must be inspected and approved by the Director of Administration upon completion of the demolition and prior to seeding.
(j) Contractors shall not leave mud or any mess on streets or sidewalks while equipment is being loaded or unloaded.
(k) All demolition work, once commenced must be completed within a reasonable time, seventy-two hours for residential structures and, once started, commercial demolition work must be continued daily until finished (excluding holidays, Sundays and inclement weather days).
(l) Any damage to City property such as sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, fire hydrants, etc., will be the responsibility of the contractor.
(Ord. 2015-1116. Passed 5-20-15.)