Chapter 15.136
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Sections:

15.136.010    Adoption by reference.

15.136.020    Uniform code—Copy.

15.136.030    Variance from specifications permitted.

15.136.040    Preconstruction meeting.

15.136.041    Testing and inspection.

15.136.010 Adoption by reference.

The city of Battle Ground adopts the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction, and the Standard Plans for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction prepared by the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washington State Chapter, American Public Works Association (1994 Edition as may be amended or supplemented), for all public works constructed inside the city, and for all works which are to be dedicated to the city of Battle Ground or utilized by the city of Battle Ground or its citizens for public purposes, with modifications to said standard specifications as may be adopted from time to time by resolution of the city council of the city of Battle Ground. (Ord. 96-814 § 1, 1996: Ord. 95-769 § 3 (part), 1995)

15.136.020 Uniform code—Copy.

A copy of said standard specifications and special city of Battle Ground requirements shall be kept on file at the City Hall by the city engineer. (Ord. 95-769 § 3 (part), 1995)

15.136.030 Variance from specifications permitted.

The city council of the city of Battle Ground may approve varying from the standards of the Standard Specifications for Municipal Public Works Construction by resolution or motion. Standards at variance with said standard specifications may also be incorporated into written contracts entered into by the city and approved by the city engineer, or may be incorporated into binding site plans, plats, or other written plans, so long as approved by the city engineer. (Ord. 95-769 § 3 (part), 1995)

15.136.040 Preconstruction meeting.

Prior to the construction of public works, or works to become public by dedication or usage, all interested parties including developers, engineers, contractors and property owners shall meet with the city engineer and public works director for the purpose of reviewing as the requirements of said standard specifications and answering any questions relative to the particular project. (Ord. 95-769 § 3 (part), 1995)

15.136.041 Testing and inspection.

A.    City approved or supervised testing inspection of all utilities may be conducted as phases are completed at the expense of the contractor, however, this does not constitute final acceptance by the city.

B.    The contractor shall, if required by the city, at his own expense, do overall testing of all utilities after the completion of all work. (Ord. 95-769 § 3 (part), 1995)