EXHIBIT I
VILLAGE OF SHAWNEE HILLS
SANITARY HOUSE SERVICE CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The required work consists of disconnecting house and building sanitary sewer lines from existing on site wastewater treatment systems. New sanitary house service connections will be constructed connecting existing house or building sanitary drain lines (located near the building face) to house service connection points previously terminated at road right-of-way, easement lines or to the main sewer line if no connection has been made available. More specifically this project may include, but is not limited to the following work activities: clearing and grubbing; trench excavation; removal of all materials or structures necessary for installing pipe; pipe with bedding installation; concrete backing or encasement; compacted granular or other specified backfill; constructing and subsequently removing all necessary pipe, fittings, cleanout and appurtenances of the types specified; joining the existing sewer and plumbing connections of the types specified; the emptying and demolition, or sanitization, of existing septic tanks; restoration of disturbed facilities and surfaces, and maintenance of traffic, drainage and existing structures.

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

General Requirements

Unless otherwise noted, all work shall comply with the current Ohio Plumbing Code and the City of Columbus Construction and Materials Specifications, current edition.

Drain Tile

There are numerous unidentified storm drains and drainage tile throughout the Village of Shawnee Hills. The Contractor shall repair and/or replace all buried drainage conduits which are damaged during sewer excavation and installation. Schedule 40 PVC, SDR 35 ASTM D 3034 46 psi, or better pipe must be used for drain repair. No corrugated plastic or metal pipe shall be used for drain repair. All drain lines hit and repaired must be noted as to type and location and this information must be turned in to the Village at time of inspection.

Inspection

Homeowners must arrange to have all their house connection work inspected. This inspection must take place before any trenches are backfilled. Arrangements for inspection are to be made with the City of Columbus. Requests for inspection must be made at least two (2) business days prior to the time the inspection is needed. Inspections will be done Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Weekend inspections are by special arrangement only. If any work fails an inspection, a re- inspection fee may be charged.

Construction Time Period

All house connection work must be completed within ninety (90) days of the Hook-Up Notice.

Scheduling of Work

No work shall take place before the hour of 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. unless deemed an emergency and authorized by the Village.

Excavation

The Contractor shall excavate all materials of whatever nature, including rock. All excavation, except as otherwise required, permitted or ordered in writing by the Village or its representative shall be in open trench. Minimum trench width shall be two (2) feet plus the diameter of the service line.

Slope

A minimum slope of ¼” per feet shall be provided for all household connection lines. A slope of 1/8” per foot may be allowed only by special permission of the Village and where circumstances warrant a smaller slope.

Bedding

Pipe shall be installed as per the City of Columbus Standard Drawing AA-S149.

Pipe Material and Installation

The pipe shall be six (6) inches and meet the specifications of the City of Columbus Construction and Materials Specifications Section 901 current edition. In the presence of a previously installed wye connection, sanitary house service lines are to be installed from a field located point marked with a 2” x 2” stake or other clearly apparent marker at the road right-of-way line to the existing house service line between the septic tank and the house wall. In the absence of an installed wye, a Village authorized contractor shall install a wye connection to the main line. The connection will be made as per the City of Columbus Construction and Materials Specifications Section 901 current edition. Any questions as to tie in points shall be decided by the Village or its duly authorized representatives.

Pipe Joints

The joints for sanitary house service connection lines shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D 3212 for PVC pipe.

Cleanouts

Cleanouts shall be constructed according to the attached drawings and shall be of schedule 40 PVC. Cleanouts shall be provided for all houses within five (5) feet of the foundation wall unless otherwise approved by the Village or its designated representative.

Backfill

In non-paved areas, trenches are to be backfilled with native or excavated material. The backfill material shall be free of large stones, branches, and/or other debris. Where excavated material available for compacting proves to be unsuitable or the Contractor finds it impractical to use the excavated material to meet the requirements of this item, the Contractor shall procure suitable backfill material elsewhere and dispose of the unsuitable material. Compaction will consist of running the excavating equipment along the backfilled ditch line in a manner that will minimize long term settling. At all time sufficient material cover will be maintained to prevent damage to all pipe and fittings. Should weather conditions or timing require it, backfill in nonpaved areas may be mounded in the ditch line until weather and soil conditions are better suited for grading. Backfill in pavement areas and within the influence line of the pavement shall consist of full depth compacted granular material and per Section 912 of the City of Columbus Construction and Materials Specifications current edition.

Surface Restoration

Upon completion of sanitary house service connection installation, the Contractor shall regrade the work site to its original contours. The site will be free of large stones, branches, construction debris and/or any other undesirable materials. The site shall be restored to a condition equal to or better then the condition prior to the work being performed. Site reseeding or sodding will be the responsibility of the property owner. Site restoration may be postponed until weather conditions are favorable. All site restoration shall be completed within six (6) months of connection.

Interruption of Homeowner Service

At no time will a house be left without sewer service after the 10:00 p.m. work stoppage time.

Work Area

All work shall be performed in a manner that will minimize the damage to the homeowners’ property. Support equipment traffic (dump trucks, end loaders, pick up trucks, etc) should be routed in the immediate areas of the excavation if possible.

Pavement Replacement Within Village Right of Way

This item shall consist of removal and replacement of roadway pavements necessary for the installation of the sanitary house service connection. Permanent roadway replacement include the following pavement types:

   Type III A – Asphalt Driveways

   Type III B – Concrete Driveways

   Type III C – Gravel Driveways

   Roadway Pavement Replacement as per the Village standards

The Village or its appointed representative shall select the type of pavement replacement to be provided to most nearly duplicate the pavement removed.

Pavement shall be removed, and base cut back to one (1) foot beyond the edge of excavation. The edges shall be cut vertical and trimmed to provide a straight line juncture between the existing and new pavement. No ragged edges shall be permitted. All surfaces shall be finished to match nearly as possible the adjacent surfaces. Wearing surface less than two (2) feet in width to curbs resulting from excavation shall be removed and replaced.

Concrete Sidewalk

This item shall consist of removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk necessary for the installation of the sanitary house service connection. Materials used in the concrete sidewalk mix shall conform to the ODOT item “608.03” for concrete sidewalks.

Sandstone and Limestone Sidewalk

Where sandstone and limestone sidewalks are encountered all reasonable effort must be taken to protect these items. Temporary removal to allow excavation is encouraged. When stones are replaced they must be set in a stable non-settling base and in their original positions.

Septic Tank Demolition

The homeowner shall be responsible for arranging to completely empty (clean) existing tanks and dispose of septage in a legal manner. The contractor shall demolish the top and walls of the existing septic tanks to at least one foot below grade, and backfill the resulting void to a level 1 foot below the original ground line with approved excavated material. The following material may be used for septic tank backfill: #57 or #8 crushed stone, sand, or ODOT 210. Demolition of septic tanks must be done in such a manner as to minimize voids, pockets, or any other condition that would lead to settling problems.

The Contractor shall locate and open septic tanks soon enough before hookup work begins to allow smooth coordination of emptying.

Unless the homeowner requests (in writing) otherwise, the working mechanisms of aerators are to be removed and disposed of by the contractor prior to demolition and backfilling. The electrical power to all aerators are to be disconnected prior to any work and terminated as to prevent a safety hazard.

Safety

At all times working conditions must be maintained. All excavations left unattended shall be covered or barricaded to prevent mishaps. Equipment not in use shall be parked away from the right-of-ways and streets.

Stockpiling of Material

No construction material may be stored on Village right-of-ways. All stored material must remain entirely on the homeowners’ property and be removed by the end of construction.