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REBID MEDIA-ELWYN HORIZONTAL JACK AND BORE AND NEW CULVERT

SPECIFICATION

DATE: October 12, 2015 SCOPE: Furnish all labor and equipment required to complete all tasks as listed below and included on the drawings.

• Install erosion and sedimentation control measures • Install sheeting and shoring • Bore and jack new 36” culvert • Install manholes • Connect new culvert to manholes • Fill existing culvert with 2500 PSI concrete. Cut and cap at ends. • Grade disturbed areas • Repair and replace fence • Seed and mulch all disturbed areas as required

Contractor must comply with all safety requirements and regulations as stated in Section 01060 Regulatory Requirements and Safety. The contractor is responsible for having all employees complete SEPTA’s Railroad Roadway Worker Safety Training Course.

REBID MEDIA-ELWYN HORIZONTAL JACK AND BORE AND NEW CULVERT

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION INDEX

Title Page Section 01050 – Field Engineering 3

Section 01060 – Regulatory Requirements and Safety 6

Section 01300 – Submittals 19

Section 02300 – Excavation, Backfill, and Compaction 27

Section 02400 – Soils Management 41

SEPTA Structural Engineering, ‘Right of Way Design and Construction Standards’ 46

Drawing No. 1S-51232, ‘Normal Shoring Requirements Adjacent to Track’ 97

SECTION 01050

FIELD ENGINEERING PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Work included: This Section of the Specifications covers field engineering services as necessary to correctly complete the Work including, but not limited to:

1. Establishing and maintaining lines, levels and other survey controls as dictated by the specific project parameters.

2. Structural design of sheeting, shoring, formwork, temporary supports/falsework and other similar items provided by the Contractor as part of the means and methods of construction.

3. Responsibilities: a. The Contractor is responsible to perform its own field engineering/surveying work. b. The contractor is responsible for laying out the entire site.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01300.

B. Contractors in all cases shall submit:

1. Data demonstrating qualifications of persons proposed to be engaged for field engineering/survey services.

2. Documentation detailing the methods that the Contractor proposes to use to achieve and verify required survey accuracy.

3. All survey-related submittals shall be accompanied by a certification, signed by the Contractor's retained field engineer, stating that elevations and locations of improvements are in conformance or nonconformance with the requirements of the Contract documents.

4. Shop drawings and design calculations for all falsework and temporary or interim supports including sheeting, shoring, excavation supports, cofferdams, concrete forming systems and steel erection devices among others.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Use adequate numbers of skilled professionals and technicians who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary areas and who are completely familiar with the specified

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requirements and the methods needed for proper performance of the work of this section.

B. A Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Licensed to Practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall perform the survey work for the Contractor. The PLS shall be on the Work site whenever survey activities are taking place.

C. Temporary support/excavation support shop drawings shall be prepared, signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

1.04 PROCEDURES

A. In addition to procedures directed by the Contractor for proper performance of the Work, the Contractor shall:

1. Locate and protect control points before starting work on the site.

2. Preserve permanent reference points during progress of the Work.

3. Not change or relocate reference points or items of the Work without specific approval from SEPTA.

4. Promptly advise SEPTA when a reference point is lost or destroyed, or requires relocation because of other changes in the Work.

a. Upon direction of SEPTA, require the Contractor's surveyor to replace reference stakes or markers.

b. Locate such replacements according to the original survey control.

B. Before proceeding with the layout of actual work, the (insert each Prime for Multi-Prime contracts) Contractor shall verify the layout information shown on the drawings, in relation to the property survey and existing benchmarks. As the work proceeds, the surveyor shall check every major element for line, level and plumb. A surveyor's log or record book of such checks shall be maintained current at all times. Make this log or record book available for SEPTA or SEPTA's Architect and/or Engineer's reference. The surveyor shall record deviations from the required lines and levels, and shall, upon detection, promptly advise SEPTA of deviations exceeding indicated or recognized tolerances. The Contractor shall update final survey information on as-built drawings.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for the stakeout of all property lines and corners

required to establish the location of fences and other items of work, of which location is referenced thereto.

D. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for dimensions and elevations taken from benchmarks and baselines and for the setting of lines and grades.

F. The Contractor shall provide SEPTA with any assistance required for checking lines, grades, and measurements as may be requested by SEPTA.


1.05 PROJECT SURVEY RECORDS

A. On completion of any major structural element of the Work such as foundations, abutments, piers or other significant site improvement, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a certified survey illustrating dimensions, locations, angles, and elevations of the final construction and site work.

B. The Contractor shall preserve all field books and stakeout data until Final Acceptance of the Work at which time they will be signed and sealed by the licensed Surveyor (PLS) and turned over to SEPTA. The Contractor shall comply with any requests by SEPTA to review field books and stakeout data at any time during the course of Work. Submit field books and stakeout data to SEPTA as part of Project Closeout. The field books and stakeout data will become the property of SEPTA.

1.06 SURVEY CREWS

A. The Contractor shall employ a survey crew. The minimum required crew shall be onsite at all times to perform all survey related tasks as necessary to properly execute the Work in accordance with these specifications and the Contract Drawings. The members of the survey crew must be located in such proximity to the Work site that mobilization is possible within four hours of notification by SEPTA.

END OF SECTION 01050


SECTION 01060

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY

PART 1 - SAFETY 1.01 DESCRIPTION A. This Section specifies the safety & environmental requirements for contractor personnel

involved in construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects on SEPTA property. The Contractor is required to assure that all employees, subcontractors, and suppliers/vendors, while on the Work site comply with the provisions of this Section.

B. At those facilities to remain in operation during construction, or are adjacent to SEPTA right or

way, the Contractor shall take every precaution necessary to assure the safe access and egress of all SEPTA customers and employees, the safe and continuous operation of all SEPTA vehicles, ensure the appropriate protection of the environment as well as the safety and general welfare of the public at large. Depending on the configuration of the project, the contractor may be responsible for providing temporary pedestrian access including access which is accessible to those with disabilities. Under no circumstances is the contractor to block or restrict public or SEPTA entrances or the SEPTA vehicle right of way without prior written approval of the SEPTA Project Manager.


A. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the regulations of all applicable occupational safety and health statutes and regulations of all of the applicable political jurisdictions where the work is being performed including those relating to the U.S. Department of Labor, FRA, FTA, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The Contractor shall conduct daily monitoring and document the compliance and performance of the requirements set forth in this document and those required by applicable governmental agencies. This documentation will be based on the applicable code requirements and shall be made available upon request of the SEPTA PM.

B. SEPTA Project Managers (SEPTA PM), Authority employees, and SEPTA’s third party

consultant staff will monitor compliance with all applicable internal safety and environmental regulations and environmental contract specifications.

C. The Contractor shall provide a designated qualified safety officer who shall be responsible for all safety-related activities until the completion of the Work. The Contractor is also responsible for all safety related activities for all their subcontractors and suppliers working at the work site.

D. The safety officer shall report all on-the-job injuries at once to the SEPTA Project Manager and submit all paperwork pertaining to such injuries, within 24 hours or as required by the

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SEPTA PM. E. The Contractor's safety officer shall, as a minimum hold weekly (tool box) safety meetings

with all of the Contractor’s personnel. Subjects, time, and location may be set at the Contractor's convenience. At least three (3) days prior to each meeting, SEPTA requires an agenda be submitted to the SEPTA Project Manager, including the time and location of each meeting. Copies of signed attendance sheets and the meeting minutes shall be submitted to the Project Manager at each regularly-scheduled project coordination meeting.

F. The Contractor is required, by Agreement, to maintain an alcohol and drug free environment.

The Contractor shall describe in their employee safety program on how this contract stipulation is to be accomplished and maintained. Please note that SEPTA reserves the right to restrict access to its property, because of the inherent safety hazard to its employees and general public. Any person shall be immediately removed and barred from SEPTA property if in the opinion of SEPTA’s Project Manager, and/or other appropriate SEPTA representative, that person constitutes a safety risk.

1.05 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS A. The Contractor shall supply and furnish all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for

their employees. The Contractor is also responsible for ensuring that PPE is worn correctly by all employees while on the work site. The Contractor’s employees shall wear compliant safety equipment including, but not limited to, hard hats, work shoes/boots, safety vests, safety glasses, and fully body cover clothing, including flame retardant (FR) clothing where and when it is required.

1. The minimum PPE standards must be met as outlined below:

a. Hard hats shall be ANSI-Z89.1 2003, Class E. Hard hats shall be worn at all times while on the work site.

b. Work shoes (ASTM 2413-11 C75 / I75) shall have non-slip soles. Permanent

metal plates or cleats on the sole or heel of shoes are prohibited. Shoelaces are to be kept short so they do not pose a tripping hazard. Athletic shoes, sandals, open-toed shoes, moccasins and/or shoes with heels higher than 1” are not permitted.

c. Contractor personnel shall wear eye protection at all times on the work site. Eye

protection shall be safety glasses with rigid side shields that comply with ANSI Z-87.1. Prescription eyewear shall also meet the same requirements as described above, or the individual shall wear equivalent eye protection over their prescription glasses or contact lenses.

d. The safety vest shall be ANSI 107, Class 2 high-visibility with a yellow-green

background and 2-inch retro-reflective striping for work on SEPTA owned property within any public right-of-way, where exposed to vehicular traffic, or otherwise required by rules or regulations. Work in Amtrak territory requires the


use of an orange vest subject to approval by Amtrak.

e. The Contractor’s personnel shall wear long pants (without cuffs) and, at a minimum, short sleeve shirts. Sleeveless shirts are prohibited.

f. Approved hearing protection shall be worn in all designated areas identified by signs or when operating high noise level equipment. The contractor is responsible for providing acceptable hearing protection for their employees as outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95.

g. The Contractor is responsible for providing acceptable respiratory protection for their employees as outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.103.

h. Gloves shall be worn where hand injuries are likely to occur based on the hazard present.

B. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions and provide protective measures to

prevent injury to the public and damage to property of others. To prevent unauthorized access to the work zone and storage areas, the Contractor shall furnish and erect construction fencing or barricades and signage, as specified in the contract documents or as directed by the SEPTA PM, for the safeguarding of the public against accident or damage before commencing operations. The Contractor shall maintain the protective measures and/or construction fencing in good condition as evaluated by the SEPTA PM, until removal.

C. The Contractor shall dismantle, remove and/or relocate construction fencing and barricades

when directed by the SEPTA Project Manager.

D. The Contractor must ensure personnel, including subcontractors and vendors, receive the required SEPTA (and Amtrak or other railroad if applicable) Safety Training for the affected mode(s) before starting work. This covers the rules and procedures for personnel and equipment including but not limited to, working in or about stations, yards, tunnels, or adjacent to the track right-of-way. All personnel who are present at the job site at any time must have this training. All personnel are required to wear / display their safety training card.

E. The Contractor is required to comply with OSHA’s Noise Standard 29 CFR 1910.95 and any local noise ordinances.

F. Where it is permitted to store materials on streets, the Contractor shall place such materials in a secured place in accordance with local jurisdictions so as to cause minimum obstruction to traffic and public safety. The Contractor shall not place materials within 15 feet of fire hydrants nor obstruct drainage gutters and inlets. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all required permits relative to materials storage.

G. Material stored on site must be secured to prevent vandals from placing debris or material on

the right-of-way. Material placed on the right of way must be removed by the contractor immediately upon notification, at any time, at no cost to SEPTA. At no time shall any merchandise, material, or other articles be permitted to remain piled or assembled on the


ground or on platforms adjacent to any track at a distance of less than ten feet, (10'-0") from the center line of such track.

H. Copies of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the quantity of each chemical must be provided to the SEPTA Project Manager for review and approval before chemicals can be brought to any SEPTA property. The SDS will be reviewed by SEPTA’s System Safety and Risk Management Department for approval.

I. All SDS must comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. In addition, all Contractors must be trained per the Hazard Communication Standard. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining all SDS used at the work site.

J. The storage of hazardous and flammable materials on SEPTA property is restricted and permission for each material must be granted by the SEPTA Project Manager. When storing flammable and hazardous materials and hazardous waste, they must be stored in compliance with all applicable regulations. Flammable materials shall not be stored in confined spaces or other similar areas such as tunnels, underground rooms and building basements.

K. If hazardous substances are present, such as wastes, or if the potential for a hazardous release exists, the Contractor is responsible for following their Site Safety Plan covering policies and procedures to protect workers and the public from the potential hazards.

L. Firearms or any items classified as concealed weapons will not be brought onto SEPTA’s property.

M. All tobacco use is prohibited within the construction project and all areas subject to restrictions by SEPTA or by local, state and federal law. Smoking within SEPTA indoor facilities is prohibited.

N. The Contractor may not block or obstruct access to emergency equipment such as first aid kits, AED units, eyewash stations, fire extinguishing equipment, fire hydrants, transformers, or emergency generators. Emergency equipment must not be disconnected or relocated by the Contractor without permission from SEPTA’s Project Manager.

O. All electronic devices must be turned OFF or placed in airplane mode when working within the

fouling envelope of the right of way. If an individual must make a phone call, they must first step outside the fouling envelope of the right of way to make or receive the call or otherwise use an electronic device. The contractor and his personnel are libel for all fines assessed by the Federal and/or state regulators for a violation of this regulation. Violation of this regulation can result in the individual being prohibited from working on the project.

P. The use of head phones, ear buds, etc. are prohibited while in a construction area.

1.06 ACCIDENT AND INJURY REPORTING


A. The Contractor is responsible for reporting and investigating all work related accidents and

incidents. This shall be completed in a timely manner with recommendations for corrective actions to prevent similar accidents or incidents. Accidents and incidents include:

a. Personal Injury b. Property Damage c. Near Misses d. Actual or potential exposure to toxic substances e. Hazardous material spills and releases f. Fires

B. The Contractor must notify the SEPTA Project Manager for all accidents and incidents that occur on SEPTA property immediately.

C. SEPTA reserves the right to conduct an independent investigation of all accidents and

incidents that occur on the work site with the full cooperation of the contractor, subcontractor and employees.

D. At accident locations where conditions are immediately dangerous to life and health, work shall be suspended until corrective actions are taken to the satisfaction of the appropriate SEPTA representative.

1.08 PROTECTION OF SEPTA FACILITIES

A. The Contractor shall be cognizant of and bound by SEPTA's safety rules and regulations

specified herein and conduct operations in strict accordance with same.

B. SEPTA shall be the sole judge of protection necessary for the safe operation of its facilities. SEPTA reserves the right to alter this protection at any time.

C. SEPTA’s Facilities and/or Structures shall not be utilized by the Contractor for temporary

scaffolding and/or support for the construction effort without permission. A Contractor may request SEPTA’s consideration for such action. The Contractor shall provide a detailed plan to utilize SEPTA’s Facilities and/or Structures. The plans will be submitted for SEPTA’s review and approval prior to the initiation of any work. SEPTA also reserves the right to have the drawings and supporting calculations sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or appropriate jurisdiction, at no cost to SEPTA.

D. Before any work is done in the vicinity of an existing structure, SEPTA must be notified and

may require a plan for stabilizing and underpinning the structure prepared and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Pennsylvania, or appropriate jurisdiction, at no expense to SEPTA.


1.12 GAS CYLINDERS

A. Compressed gas cylinders shall be handled and properly supported and secured in an upright position away from heat or flame sources. Cylinders that are not being transported must have their caps in place.

B. Regulators, hoses, and torch assemblies must be in working order and checked for leaks prior

to initial use or installation. If a leak is discovered, the cylinder must be removed to a safe location.

C. Cylinders must be labeled and stored according to compatibility with signs posted. D. Oxygen and acetylene cylinders, empty or full, shall not be stored together. Full oxygen

cylinders must be separated from acetylene cylinders or other fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.

E. All cylinder valves must be closed when cylinders are not in use and the hose pressure bled

down. F. All cylinders must be removed from confined spaces at the end of each work day.

1.15 ELECTRICAL

A. The Contractor directly involved with electrical work, or work adjacent to electrical hazards shall do so only after details of the work has been planned and approved by SEPTA.

B. All electrical work shall comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.400 (Electrical Standard), OSHA 29

CFR 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout), The National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70E (latest editions), and any SEPTA standards.

C. All equipment and cords must be free from damage. Frayed or cut electrical cords, or cords

with damaged plugs or missing ground plugs shall immediately be removed from service, rendered unusable, and removed from the work site.

D. All electrical tools and equipment must be grounded. E. Before working on a de-energized circuit, it must be electrically tested to ensure it is de-

energized. F. The Contractor must complete lockout/tagout procedures for all machines, equipment, and


systems that require service or maintenance as required by 29 CFR 1910.147.

1. A lock or tag can only be removed by the individual or their designee. G. After the Contractor performs repairs, maintenance or installations, and before SEPTA

employees attempt to re-energize the electrical equipment, verification shall be performed in the presence of the SEPTA PM to ensure that the electrical equipment components are operationally intact and that no electrical hazard is present up on re-energizing.

1.16 CONFINED SPACE

A. The Contractor shall be required to have competent and trained personnel for restricted or confined space entry work.

B. All confined spaces at SEPTA are permit required spaces and the Contractor is required to

utilize SEPTA’s confined space permit. C. Confined spaces refer to a space which by design has limited openings for entry and exit but

large enough to enter to perform work, the potential for toxic atmosphere or one that can produce a toxic atmosphere, and is not designed for continuous occupancy. Confined spaces at SEPTA can include, but not limited to, storage tanks, boilers, trenches, manholes, lift stations, and valve pits.

D. The Contractor shall coordinate and obtain approval from the SEPTA Project Manager for all

confined and restricted space activities. E. The Contractor must provide emergency rescue based on the work being conducted.

Documentation on the rescue procedures, authorized rescuers, training and equipment must approved by SEPTA and be available on site prior to conducting confined space entries.

1.18 LADDER SAFETY

A. All ladders and their use must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1053 and ANSI specifications.

B. Metal or other conductive ladders are prohibited. C. Ladders must be inspected before use and must be in good condition and free of any broken

or defective parts. Defective ladders must be removed from service. D. The Contractor must provide training to all employees using ladders in their proper use, how

to recognize ladder hazards and how to correct identified safety hazards.

E. Job fabricated ladders are prohibited.


1.19 FALL PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall provide fall protection and proper training for its employees, as required by 29 CFR 1926.500. Fall protection is required in areas where the fall hazard is 6 feet or greater from the worker’s foot level.

B. The Contractor shall isolate work areas to protect persons from falling objects and to prevent

unauthorized access to the work site. C. The Contractor shall perform documented inspections of their fall protection equipment before

each use. D. Work being conducted within six feet of a floor opening (skylight, hole, open hatch, etc.)

requires the appropriate fall protection. E. Work being conducted on a roof within six feet of the edge requires the appropriate fall

protection. The Contractor shall not work on or access roofs without prior approval from SEPTA Project Manager.

1.20 SCAFFOLDS

A. All scaffolding, staging, and work platforms must satisfy OSHA 29 CFR 1926.450 and the manufacturer’s requirements.

B. The Contractor shall ensure that scaffolding be erected and inspected by trained personnel. C. The Contractor shall perform documented pre-use inspections for erected scaffolding.

1.21 POWERED EQUIPMENT/WORK PLATFORMS

A. The Contractor shall not use SEPTA owned or leased powered equipment or aerial work platforms unless approved by the SEPTA Project Manager.

B. The Contractor shall ensure only trained an authorized personnel operate any powered

equipment such as but not limited to forklifts, extendable boom lift, scissor lifts, and cranes. C. The Contractor shall perform documented inspections of equipment prior to each day’s use to

ensure safe operating condition. Defective equipment must be segregated and not be used on the work site.

D. The Contractor must ensure all its employees and subcontractors have had appropriate and

effective training in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 (Powered Industrial Vehicles) and 29 CFR 1926.453 (Aerial Lifts) and the manufacturer’s recommendations.


1.23 PROTECTION OF EXISTING WATER AND SEWER LINES

A. When the equipment axle load exceeds 15 tons, the Contractor shall provide and work from timber mats placed over existing underground water lines and sewer lines.

B. SEPTA reserves the right to require additional protection and/or protection plans sealed by a professional engineer.

PART 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL 2.01 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS

A. Materials Handling:

1. All scrap material of any kind, type, or nature shall be placed into designated confined areas or containers specifically supplied for this purpose. Containers shall be removed from the job site when full.

2. The Contractor shall assure that all chemicals, paints, solvents, and cleaners are

maintained per OSHA's hazard standards. Discarded chemicals shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PaDEP) and/or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements. Copies of all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), OSHA Form 20, and the Product Use sheets shall be given to SEPTA's Project Manager before or at the time of material delivery. All training shall be done in accordance with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard.

3. Materials handling shall be conducted in accordance with the Contractor’s Environmental

/ Waste Management Program (see Section 2.04).

2.02 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Environmental protection considerations consist of, but are not limited to, the following factors:

1. Natural resources, including air, water, and land. 2. Solid Waste disposal. 3. Noise. 4. Control of toxic substances, hazardous materials, and radiation. 5. The presence of chemical, physical, and biological elements and agents that adversely

affect and alter ecological balances. 6. Degradation of the aesthetic use of the environment.


7. Historical, archaeological, and cultural resources.

B. General Requirements:

1. The Contractor shall provide and maintain environmental protection as defined herein or as required by regulation, whichever is more restrictive.

2. The Contractor's operation shall comply with all applicable Federal, Commonwealth and

Local laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to environmental protection.

3. Compliance of subcontractors and suppliers with the provisions of this and all other sections of these Specifications shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

4. The Contractor shall not use equipment from which factory-installed antipollution and

noise control devices have been removed, altered or rendered ineffective intentionally or through lack of proper maintenance.

5. Unless the Contractor has tested and established the safety of existing paints and

coverings, he shall provide adequate pollution controls for painting and surface preparation in compliance with the PaDEP Regulations.

C. Protection of Natural Resources: 1. General

a. It is intended that the natural resources within the project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent Work performed shall be preserved in their existing condition or be restored to an equivalent of the existing condition, as approved by the Project Manager upon completion of the Work. The Contractor shall confine its on-site construction activities to areas defined by the Contract Drawings and Specifications or as directed by the Project Manager.

2. Protection of Project Site and Existing Roadways:

a. Debris or rubbish of any kind shall not be dumped onto the site or roadways. This shall include paint splatters, cleaning, stripping and surface preparation chemicals and spillage during painting operations. Care shall be taken to prevent damage and injury to personnel, vessels, and vehicles using roadways, or areas accessible to pedestrians. Devices shall be provided and maintained by the Contractor as required to prevent such occurrences. Material or items falling onto roadways shall be promptly removed at the Contractor's expense. All damage to third party property shall be restored by the contractor to the owner’s satisfaction at no cost to SEPTA.

b. The operator shall remove from the site, recycle, or dispose of all building materials and wastes in accordance with the PaDEP solid waste management regulations at 25 pa code 260.1 et seq., 271.1 et seq. The contractor shall not illegally bury, dump, or discharge any building material or wastes at this site.


3. Land Resources:

a. Except in areas indicated to be cleared or excavated, the Contractor shall not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, or vegetation. No ropes, cables, or guys shall be fastened or attached to any existing nearby trees for anchorage unless specifically permitted by the Project Manager. Where such use is permitted, the Contractor shall be responsible for any resulting damage.

b. The use of pesticides or herbicides is not permitted unless approved in writing by

the SEPTA PM. c. The Contractor shall submit a plan for protecting existing trees and vegetation

that are to remain and that may be injured, bruised, defaced, or otherwise damaged by construction operations. Rocks that are displaced into uncleared areas shall be removed. Monuments, markers, and works of art shall be protected prior to the start of the operations. A preconstruction survey, including photographs, shall be performed by the Contractor in the presence of the SEPTA PM, and a written report of the survey shall be furnished to SEPTA within five (5) days of its request by the Project Manager.

d. Repair and Restoration: All trees, vegetation and other man made or natural

landscape features that are to remain and become scarred or damaged by the Contractor's equipment or operations shall be repaired and restored to their original condition at the Contractor's expense. The Project Manager shall approve the repair and restoration program prior to its initiation and after completion.

4. Water Resources: At all times, measures shall be taken to prevent oil, gasoline and other

hazardous substances and pollutants from entering the ground, drainage areas, sewers, streams, and other local bodies of water.

5. Wildlife Resources: The Contractor shall not disturb native habitat adjacent to the project

construction area. D. Erosion and Sediment Controls: 1. Site burning of any kind, including ground vegetation, is not permitted. 2. The Contractor shall conform to all applicable requirements of the PaDEP and the County

with respect to erosion and sediment control measures to prevent discharge into storm water discharge systems and active waterways.

E. Toxic Substances: 1. The Contractor shall comply with the Toxic Substance Control Act, P.L. 94-469 (TSCA).


a. No toxic chemical substance, mixture, equipment, container, sealant, coating, or dust-control agent shall be used except in accordance with all provisions of the TSCA as interpreted by the rules and regulations of 40 CFR 761.

b. Any toxic chemical substance, mixture, equipment, container, sealant, coating, or

dust-control agent found stored within the project area shall be immediately reported to the Project Manager in writing and work shall be stopped in the area. The Project Manager shall make arrangements for the removal of the toxic materials, will ensure that the area is safe for the Contractor to continue work in the area.

F. Control and Disposal of Chemical and Sanitary Wastes: 1. Trash shall be picked up and placed in containers that shall be emptied on a regular

schedule. Handling and disposal shall be so conducted as to prevent contamination of the site and other areas, and shall not be disposed of in wetlands or burned on the right-of-way. On completion, the area shall be left clean and in natural condition.

2. Disposal of rubbish and debris shall be as follows: The Contractor shall transport

all waste, including excess excavated material, off the site and dispose of it in a manner that complies with the Federal, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Local requirements. The Contractor shall secure a permit or license prior to transporting any material off the site. Waste materials shall not be burned on the site. The Contractor shall be responsible for the disposal of waste material to a pickup point or disposal area.

4. Chemical waste shall be stored in corrosion-resistant containers, removed from the

project site, and disposed of as necessary, as but not less frequently as monthly. Disposal of chemical waste shall be in accordance with standard established practices as approved by the Project Manager. Fueling and lubricating of equipment and motor vehicles on the site shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Lubricants to be discarded, including burned oil, shall be disposed of in accordance with approved procedures meeting Federal, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Local regulations. For oil and hazardous material spills that may violate Federal, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or Local regulations, the Project Manager shall be notified immediately.

G. Dust Control:

1. Airborne dust shall be minimized at all times, including non-Working hours, weekends, and holidays. Soil at the site, station platforms, haul roads, and other areas disturbed by the Contractor's operations and materials stockpiled for the project shall be treated with dust suppressors or covered to control dust. Dry power brooming shall not be permitted. Vacuuming, wet mopping, wet sweeping, or wet power brooming shall be used instead. Air blowing shall be permitted only for cleaning off non-particle debris, such as that from reinforcing bars. Sandblasting shall not be permitted except as otherwise specified elsewhere. Only wet cutting of concrete block, concrete, and asphalt shall be permitted.


2. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the National Emission Standards (40 CFR 61).

3. The Contractor shall inspect all vehicles for dirt prior to their leaving the construction site.

Dirt, soil, and rubble likely to be dislodged during transit shall be removed from the trucks and other vehicles prior to leaving the site.

4. The Contractor shall ensure that equipment transporting material to and from the site that

may become airborne is covered. 5. The Contractor shall not cause or permit fugitive particulate matter to be emitted into the

outdoor atmosphere from any source such that emissions are visible beyond the project property line.

G. Noise Control:

1. The Contractor shall research and determine the applicable jurisdiction requirements for noise control in the project area. In the event a project site lies in two or more jurisdictional areas and the requirements conflict, the strictest will govern. City of Philadelphia Air Management regulations govern for any work within Philadelphia. In absence of specific jurisdictional instructions regarding noise control, OSHA 29 CFR §1910 will apply.

END OF SECTION


SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. This section of the Specifications covers all submittals including shop drawing submission and concurrence requirements, and further complements the requirements of Paragraph VIII.N. of the Agreement. Make submittals required by the Contract Documents, and re-vise and resubmit as necessary to establish compliance with the specified requirements.

B. The following products require only the submittals, and no further review is required except for interface within Work.

1. Products specified by reference to standard specifications such as ASTM and similar standards;

2. Products specified by manufacturer’s named and catalog model number.

C. Submittals that are not required will not be reviewed.

D. The Contractor may require subcontractors to provide drawings, installation diagrams, and similar information to help coordinate the Work, but such data shall remain between the Contractor and the subcontractors and will not be reviewed unless it is required by other pertinent sections of the Specifications.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor, within two weeks of the receipt of the Architect and/or Engineer’s comput-erized listing of Contractor(s) submittals shall review, revise and/or amend, if applicable, and resubmit the revised listing of submittals. Long lead items shall be identified.

B. After checking and verifying all field measurements and, after complying with the applica-ble procedures of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit shop drawings, catalog cuts, samples and substitution(s) for review and action.

1. The Contractor shall coordinate between the Sub-Contractor/Fabricator/ Detailer and the Architect/Engineer and SEPTA for each complex submittal requiring detailed co-ordination, including all structural items.

2. This coordination may be conducted by a meeting. The purpose of the meeting(s) shall be to establish guidelines for details and information necessary to prepare the shop drawings.

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C. Submittals will be reviewed by the Architect/Engineer and/or SEPTA.

D. The results of review of submittals will be categorized as follows:

NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN PROCEED AS NOTED; PROCEED AS NOTED; REVISE AND RESUBMIT DO NOT PROCEED; REVISE AND RESUBMIT REJECTED NOT APPLICABLE

E. Submittals not in compliance with the Contract will be returned to the Contractor for revi-sion. Any losses of time and additional costs associated with resubmittal(s) are the Con-tractor's responsibility.

F. Each submission and re-submission shall give specific written notice on the transmittal of each variation that the shop drawings or samples may have from the requirements of the Contract Documents and, in addition, shall cause a specific notation to be made on each shop drawing submitted for review and approval of each such variation.

G. Each resubmission(s) shall clearly identify and make specific notation(s) on each shop drawing concerning the:

1. Changes that are made as a result of comments on the previous submittal(s).

2. Changes that are not made, but commented on the previous submittal(s). The Con-tractor shall provide detailed explanations and justifications as to why the comments are not addressed.

3. Changes that are solely made by the Contractor, but were not commented on the previous submittal(s). The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation and justi-fication for such changes.

H. Submittals that are "Proceed as Noted" are for the purpose of expediting procure-ment/fabrication/Installation of the intended work. If re-submittal of the document is re-quired, the Contractor shall incorporate all corrections and resubmit original sepias and re-quired copies of drawings to SEPTA, within 30 days. If re-submittal is not required then it is understood that the Contractor will proceed in accordance with the comments.

I. For “Proceed as Noted” items that require re-submittal, payment for completed work that is

related to these items will not be made until the corrected and final resubmittal is accepted in writing by the Architect/Engineer and SEPTA.


A. SEPTA use Primavera’s “Expedition” software exclusively. The Contractor’s forms e.g. transmittals etc., shall be compatible with “Expedition”. Alternatively, the Contractor shall

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use the transmittal form appended to this Section.

B. Coordination of Submittals:

1. Prior to making each submittal, the Contractor shall carefully review and coordinate all aspects of each item being submitted. Shop drawings of systems containing closely related items and components must be submitted, as a single submission showing the interrelationship of the components required for that system.

2. The Contractor shall verify prior to submission that each shop drawing is well pre-pared and that the submittal conforms in all respects with the specified require-ments. The drawings shall provide complete information regarding proper fabrica-tion and installation.

3. The Contractor shall sign each submittal and affix a stamp with specific written indi-cation that the Contractor has satisfied all responsibilities under the Contract Docu-ments with respect to review of the submission.

4. Shop drawings shall be tailored to the specific project need including coordination of various trades and should include material descriptions, quantities, dimensions, de-sign criteria and similar data to enable review information as required. The shop drawings must show clear and complete information for the fabrication and installa-tion of materials.

5. Orient the plan(s) on the shop drawing(s) in the same manner as the plans on the Contract Drawings.

6. Shop drawings with reproduction(s) of the Contract Drawings will not be accepted.

7. Structural fabrication and erection drawings shall be prepared, checked, signed and sealed, by a Professional Engineer licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with proven qualifications and similar experience.

8. Unless the Contract Documents indicate specific steel connections, the Contractor shall design and provide sufficient details for the Architect/Engineer's review and ap-proval.

C. Responsibility:

1. The Contractor is solely responsible and accountable for:

2. Means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction including fabrication, assembly, installation/erection, safety precautions and programs inci-dental to any submittal.

3. Accuracy of all submittals and shop drawings and final installation.

4. Arranging submittals and shop drawing standards review meetings with the Archi-

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tect/Engineer and/or SEPTA.

1.04 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. "Or Equals" Substitutions:

1. Restricted Items - Where items of equipment and/or materials are specifically identi-fied in the Specifications or on the Drawings by a manufacturer's name, model or catalogue number, only such specific items may be used.

When several materials are specified by name for one use, the Contractor may se-lect any of those specified. Materials specified by manufacturer’s trade name shall comply with manufacturer's printed Specifications and data.

2. Equals Considered - Whenever a material or article required is specified or shown on the plans by using the name of the proprietary product or of a particular manufac-turer or vendor, any material or article which will perform adequately the duties im-posed by the general design, will be considered equal and satisfactory provided ma-terial or article so proposed is of equal properties and function in the opinion of SEPTA's Project Manager. It shall not be purchased or installed without SEPTA's Project Manager's written approval.

3. The Contractor shall document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of the proposed Substitution with the Contract Documents. "Or Equal" requests will be considered only when substantiated by the Contractor's submittal of data documenting the "or equal" nature of material or article within thirty-five (35) calendar days after the date of receipt of Notice to Proceed. A request constitutes a representation that the Contractor:

a. Has investigated the proposed product and determined that it meets or ex-ceeds the quality level of the specified product.

b. Shall provide the same warranty for the substitution as for the specified prod-uct.

c. Shall coordinate installation and make changes to other work, which may be required for the Work to be complete with no additional cost to SEPTA.

d. Shall waive claims for additional costs or time extension, which may subse-quently become apparent.

e. The contractor shall reimburse the Architect/Engineer and SEPTA (if applica-ble) for review or redesign services associated with review and approval by SEPTA, if the substitution is rejected as not being equivalent.

B. Substitutions for unavailablilty:

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1. Substitutions will be considered when a specified product becomes unavailable through no fault of the Contractor. The Contractor shall document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed Substitution with Contract Documents. A request constitutes a representation that the Contractor:

a. Has investigated the proposed product and determined that it meets or ex-ceeds the quality level of the specified product.

b. Shall provide the same warranty for the substitution as for the specified prod-uct.

c. Shall coordinate installation and make changes to other work, which may be required for the Work to be complete with no additional cost to SEPTA.

d. Shall waive claims for additional costs or time extension, which may subse-quently become apparent.

2. The Contractor shall provide substitutions in a timely manner and in accordance with the construction contract, so as to not have a negative impact on the construction schedule.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 SHOP (FABRICATION/INSTALLATION) DRAWINGS

A. Scale and measurements: Shop drawings shall be made accurately to a scale sufficiently large to show all pertinent aspects of the item and its method of connection to the Work. Review of those aspects of submittal that pertain to the construction process including fab-rication, assembly, installation/erection will be complimentary.

B. Types of prints required:

1. Shop drawings shall be submitted in the form of 6 blueline or blackline prints of each sheet.

2. Blueprints or PDF files will not be acceptable

2.02 MANUFACTURERS' LITERATURE (INCLUDING CATALOG CUTS)

A. The Contractor shall submit only the original printed literature and product data sheets available from the manufacturer(s).

B. Where contents of submitted literature from manufacturers includes data not pertinent to the submittal, the Contractor shall clearly show which portions of the contents are being submitted for review.

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C. The Contractor shall submit the number of copies which are required to be returned, plus 3 copies for SEPTA's use and distribution.

2.03 SAMPLES

A. The Contractor shall provide sample(s) identical to the precise article proposed to be pro-vided. Identify as described under "Identification of submittals" below.

B. Number of samples required:

1. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall submit samples in the quantity, which is required to be returned, plus one, which will be retained.

2. By prearrangement in specific cases, a single sample may be submitted for review and, when approved, be installed in the Work at a location agreed upon by SEPTA.

2.04 COLORS AND PATTERNS

A. Unless the precise color and pattern is specifically called out in the Contract Documents, and whenever a choice of color or pattern is available in the specified products, the Con-tractor shall submit accurate color and pattern charts for selection from the manufacturer’s full range.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 IDENTIFICATION OF SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall consecutively number all submittals under "Transmittal”.

1. Numbering shall be consecutive and include the applicable discipline (ex: “A-001” for Architectural, “M-001” for Mechanical)

2. When resubmittal(s) is made for any reason, the Contractor shall transmit under a new letter of transmittal with a revision number following the original submittal num-ber (ex: A-001_R1).

3. On resubmittals, the Contractor shall cite the prior transmittal number(s) under "submission number".

B. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate submittal log for the duration of the Work, show-ing current status of all submittals at all times. The Contractor shall make the submittal log available for review upon request.

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3.02 GROUPING OF SUBMITTALS

A. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall make submittals in groups containing all associated items to assure that information is available for checking of each item when it is received. These groupings shall include color charts and samples.

B. Partial and poorly prepared submittals will be rejected as not complying with the require-ments of the Contract. The Contractor will be liable for delays so occasioned.

3.03 TIMING OF SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall make submittals consistent with early start dates shown on the ap-proved baseline schedule, but sufficiently in advance of early scheduled dates for installa-tion to provide the necessary time required for reviews, for securing necessary approvals, for possible revisions and resubmittals, and for placing orders and securing delivery.

B. In scheduling, the Contractor shall allow 10 working days for review and processing by the Architect/Engineer and/or SEPTA following its receipt of the submittal.

1. This review time will be increased for the submittal(s) that are so extensive that 10

working days of turn around period is unreasonable as determined by the Archi-tect/Engineer and SEPTA. This determination shall be binding on the Contractor.

C. Continued submission of material and repetitious submittals which clearly fail to meet the requirements of the Contract Documents which may cause delays in the completion of the Contract and any such delays be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

3.04 SEPTA'S REVIEW

A. Review and Processing shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors, which may exist in the submitted data.

B. Revisions:

1. The Contractor shall make required revisions as noted on initial the submittal.

2. If the Contractor considers any required revision to be a change, it shall so notify SEPTA as provided for in the Agreement.

a. Such notification shall be made no later than 10 calendar days from the date of return of such submittals by the Architect/Engineer or SEPTA to the Con-tractor.

3. The review of the shop drawings waives the original contract requirements of the Contract Documents only if the Contractor clearly states and highlights the proposed

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deviation in a prominent fashion on the shop drawing itself, and only as specially stated in writing by SEPTA, that the Contract Document requirements are waived.


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SECTION 02300

EXCAVATION, BACKFILL, AND COMPACTION PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes: Excavation for pavement; excavation, and placement of compacted fill and backfill for structures; and drainage; construction of embankments; subgrade and foundation preparation; and subsurface extraction of miscellaneous structures and facilities indicated to be removed.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

C. Management of Clean Fill Policy (PADEP)

D. Management Program for Soils, Construction, and Demolition Debris Generated from SEPTA Property (SEPTA)

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Earthwork Terminology: Terms used in this Section and not defined herein shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions given in ASTM D 653.

B. Approved Material: Material which meets specified requirements for use as embankment, fill, or

backfill.

C. Backfill: Soil or soil-rock material used to backfill excavations and to backfill excavated spaces around foundation walls, building walls, retaining walls, and abutments.

D. Borrow: Soil material used in embankment or other construction which is excavated from any

location other than required onsite excavations.

E. Embankment: Soil or soil-rock material placed to raise the subgrade or natural grade of the site for embankment construction.

F. Excavation is the removing of all materials encountered within the indicated or specified limits, regardless of the nature of the material encountered and the method by which removed, and further defined in Article 1.05 below.

G. Excess Excavation: Material excavated beyond or below cross section shown, as well as

unavoidable overbreakage in rock.

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H. Imported Material: Soil or granular material which is hauled in from off-site areas.

I. Optimum Moisture Content: The water content at which a soil can be compacted to a maximum dry

unit weight by a given compactive effort.

J. Relative Compaction: The ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the in-place dry density of fill material as compacted in the field to the maximum dry density of the same material as determined by laboratory test ASTM D 1557, Method D.

K. Relative Density: Refer to ASTM D 4253 and ASTM D 4254.

L. Soil Classification: Soil classification is based on the Unified Soil Classification system given in

ASTM D 2487. Group symbols, when used, conform with the symbols of ASTM D 2487.

M. Subgrade: Subgrade is the lowest elevation of excavation and the highest elevation of embankment required to accommodate the indicated construction.

N. Unsuitable Material: Excavated material or material below the natural ground surface in

embankment areas or below subgrade elevation in excavated areas, which is unsuitable for its planned use as determined by the Engineer. Unsuitable material is further defined as material determined to be:

1. Of such unstable nature as to be incapable of being compacted to specified density using

ordinary methods at optimum moisture content; or 2. Too wet to be properly compacted and circumstances prevent suitable in-place drying prior

to incorporation into the work; or 3. Otherwise unsuitable for the planned use.


A. Inspections and Tests: The Contractor shall provide quality control inspections and tests as specified under Article 3.14 to assure compliance with specified requirements.

B. Laboratory and Geotechnical Services: Engage the services of an approved independent soils

testing laboratory to perform the above-specified inspections and tests. Foundation and subgrade preparation and the placement and compaction of fills shall be performed under the surveillance of a (state) registered geotechnical engineer employed by the Contractor.

C. Tolerances:

1. Construct finished sub-grades to plus 0 or minus 1/2 inch of the elevations indicated. 2. Construct finished grade of slopes not steeper than 3:1 plus or minus 1/2 inch and on

slopes steeper than 3:1 plus or minus 2 inches. Do not encroach upon the trackway bed or roadbed.


3. Maintain the moisture content of fill material as it is being placed within plus or minus two percent of the optimum moisture content of the material as determined by the laboratory tests herein specified.

D. Blasting: Not allowed in the performance of the earthwork.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. In accordance with Section 01300, submit the following:

1. A schedule of all tests specified to be performed by the Contractor. 2. Three (3) copies each of test reports of all tests specified to be performed. 3. Samples: Furnish and deliver samples of fill and backfill materials as selected by the

Engineer for testing and analysis. 4. Permits for disposal of excavated material:

a. Obtain written permits and releases from owners of property where material will be deposited.

b. Submit copies of each permit and release from each property owner absolving the (owner) from responsibility in connection with such disposal.

B. Delivery Tickets: Submit a delivery ticket with each load of imported borrow material delivered to

the site, stating the type of fill material and the quantity. 1.06 CLASSIFICATION OF EARTHWORK

A. Where the required quantity of backfill exceeds the quantity of suitable site material, provide material at no increase to the Contract Price.

B. No right of property in materials is granted the contractor of excavated materials prior to backfilling.

This provision does not relieve the contractor of his responsibility to remove and dispose of surplus excavated material of excavated material not suitable for backfilling.

1.07 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Unfavorable Weather Conditions:

1. Excavating, filling, backfilling, and grading work shall not be performed during weather conditions which might damage or be detrimental to the condition of existing ground, in-progress work, or completed work. When the work is interrupted by rain, excavating, filling, backfilling, and grading work shall not resume until the site and soil condition (moisture content) are suitable for compaction.

2. Subgrade shall be free from mud, snow, ice, and deleterious material when work is resumed.

3. Soil material which is too wet for compaction shall be left to drain, to be aerated and dried by disking and harrowing or other approved method until the moisture content of the area is uniform and within the specified limits.


B. Erosion Prevention: Protect stockpiles, ditches, embankments, filled, backfilled, and graded areas to prevent erosion until such time as permanent drainage and erosion control measures have been installed.

C. Barricade open excavations and post with warning lights those excavations occurring on property

adjacent to or within public access. Operate warning lights during hours from dusk to dawn each day and as otherwise required.

D. Do not allow proof-rolling equipment to enter area within seven feet of piers, abutments, and

retaining walls retaining more than ten feet if equipment's gross weight exceeds 35 tons. Do not operate vibratory compactor having a gross weight more than 5,000 pounds closer than five feet to face of retaining wall. Do not operate non-vibrating equipment having an axle load of 21,000 pounds or greater closer than three feet from back of retaining wall. Grade to essentially finish grade on both sides of wall before starting to proof-roll.

E. Do not operate proof-rolling equipment having one axle loading of more than 21,000 pounds within

height-of-fill-being-retained of retaining walls retaining less than ten feet.

F. Before moving equipment, including proof-rolling equipment that exceeds 21,000 pounds for any axle, across underground duct banks having less than four feet of cover, place decking on the path of that equipment. Extend decking outward from each side of the duct bank for a distance equal to the depth of the bottom of the duct bank, but not further than four feet. Decking shall consist of a three inch thick timber platform or one inch thick steel plate. If duct bank is exposed, do not place decking directly on duct bank.

G. Use of Explosives: Is not permitted.

H. Toxic and Combustible Substances:

1. During excavation, provide equipment and carry out such tests as necessary to detect

presence of toxic and combustible substances. 2. If the presence of noxious or explosive gas is indicated, immediately discontinue

excavation operations and notify the Engineer. Do not resume work at this location until the necessary safety measures have been enforced and further tests indicate the absence of noxious and explosive gases.

3. Take action to safeguard persons and property in accordance with rules and regulations of jurisdictional agencies and utility owners.

4. Promptly notify utility owners when problems concerning their facilities become apparent. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 FILL AND BACKFILL MATERIALS

A. General Requirements:

1. Fill, backfill, and embankment material: Inert, non-expansive soil, free from organic matter and other deleterious substances, and of such quality that it will compact thoroughly


without the presence of voids when watered and rolled. Excavated on-site material will be considered suitable for fill, backfill, and embankment construction if it is free from organic matter and other deleterious substances and conforms to the requirements specified herein.

2. Excavated material which is suitable for fill, backfill, and embankment construction shall be conditioned for reuse and properly stockpiled for later filling and backfilling operations. Conditioning shall consist of spreading material in layers not to exceed 8 inches and raking free of debris and rubble. Rocks exceeding four inches in largest dimension and deleterious material shall be removed from the site and disposed of as specified herein under Disposal of Surplus Material.

3. Where conditions require the importing of fill or backfill material, the material shall be an inert, non-expansive soil or soil-rock material free of organic matter and meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements specified herein for the location.

4. Fill, backfill, and embankment material shall conform to the following minimum requirements, unless otherwise specified:

a. Liquid Limit (ASTM D 4318): 40 maximum b. Plasticity Limit (ASTM D 4318): 15 maximum

B. Specific Requirements:

1. Common Fill: Well- to moderately well-graded soils consisting of sands, silts, and clays, with or without gravel, as excavated, screened, or blended, having the following physical properties and gradation:

a. Laboratory Dry Density: 95 pcf minimum b. Dry Change (ASTM D 427): 15 percent maximum c. Gradation (ASTM D 422):

Sieve Percent Passing

Opening By Weight 4 inch square 100 3 inch square 85 minimum U.S. No. 200 50 maximum

2. Common Embankment: Common fill, with the following additional requirements:

a. Laboratory Dry Density: 100 pcf minimum. b. Material Retained on. c. U.S. No. 10 Sieve (ASTM D 422): 50 percent maximum. d. Material Passing U.S. No. 40 Sieve:

1) Liquid Limit (ASTM D 4318): 25 maximum. 2) Plasticity Index (ASTM D 4318): 6 maximum.

3. Select Fill: Well- to moderately well-graded soils consisting of sands, silts, and clays, with or without gravel, as excavated, screened, or blended, having the following physical properties and gradation:

a. Laboratory Dry Density: 100 pcf minimum. b. Dry Change (ASTM D 427): 10 percent maximum. c. Gradation (ASTM D 422):


Sieve Percent Passing

Opening By Weight 1 inch square 100

3/8 inch square 75 minimum U.S. No. 4 20 minimum

U.S. No. 10 10 minimum U.S. No. 200 45 maximum

d. Sand Equivalent: 15 minimum.

4. Structural Fill: Well- to moderately well-graded granular soils, as excavated, screened, or blended, having the following mechanical properties and gradation:

a. Laboratory Dry Density: 100 pcf minimum. b. Dry Change (ASTM D 427): 12 percent maximum. c. Material Retained on U.S. No. 40 Sieve (ASTM D 422): 50 percent maximum. d. Material Passing U.S. No. 40 Sieve:

1) Liquid Limit (ASTM D 4318): 25 maximum. 2) Plasticity Index (ASTM D 4318): 6 maximum.

e. Gradation (ASTM D 422):

f. Sand Equivalent: 15 minimum. 5. Structural Embankment: Structural fill, except 100 percent shall pass a four-inch square

sieve. 6. Rock Fill: Sound, dense rock and boulders to 24-inch maximum size, containing sufficient

gravels, sands, crushed or broken rock, and enough fine material to fill all interstices. Material passing U.S. No. 40 Sieve, liquid limit: 30 percent maximum.

7. Select Rock Fill: As specified for Rock Fill, except that the maximum size of rock fragments and boulders shall be such that the material can be readily placed in layers not over 8 inches thick.

2.02 MATERIALS FOR EARTHWORK

Sieve Percent Passing Opening By Weight

2 inch square 100 1 inch square 75 minimum

3/8 inch square 30 minimum U.S. No. 4 25 minimum

U.S. No. 10 15 minimum U.S. No. 40 8 minimum

U.S. No. 200 15 maximum but not more than 75 percent of the fraction passing No. 40 Sieve.


A. Fill and Backfill Materials: Where specific fill, backfill, and embankment materials are not indicated on Contract Drawings, conform to the following requirements:

1. Embankment: Structural Embankment. 2. Rock Fill: Fill or embankment may be Rock Fill at depths greater than 6 feet below finished

subgrade, and Select Rock Fill at depths from one to 6 feet below finished subgrade. 3. Subgrade and Foundation: Structural Fill for a depth of not less than 6 inches. 4. Backfill against Concrete Walls and Waterproofing: Select Fill. 5. Backfill for Wing-walls, Retaining Walls, and Abutments: Structural Fill. 6. Backfill for Abandoned Vaults (including airways, cross adits, and similar voids): Structural

Fill. 7. Backfill under Supporting Walls and Columns and Similar 8. Locations: Class 4000 concrete. 8. Backfill Where Not Otherwise Indicated: Common Fill

or Common Embankment.

2.03 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Fill backfill, and embankment materials proposed to be used in the work shall be tested in the laboratory for compliance with specified requirements as follows:,

1. Moisture-Density Relationship: ASTM D 1557, Method D. 2. Moisture Content: ASTM D 2216. 3. Relative Density: ASTM D 4253 and ASTM D 4254. 4. Liquid Limit: ASTM D 4318. 5. Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index: ASTM D 4318. 6. Dry Change (percent volumetric change): ASTM D 427. 7. Percentage of Wear: ASTM C 131 or ASTM C 535 as applicable. 8. Sieve Analysis: ASTM D 422, and ASTM C 136, as applicable. 9. Percent Passing No. 200 sieve: ASTM D 1140.

B. Where classification of soils is necessary to meet specified requirements, perform laboratory tests

in accordance with ASTM D 2487. 2.04 SOURCE OF MATERIALS

A. To the extent that it is available, obtain material from excavation operations. If sufficient suitable materials are not available to meet embankment, fill and backfill requirements, obtain material meeting specified requirements from outside sources at no additional cost to SEPTA.

1. Earth excavation may contain excess moisture in its natural state or may take on excess

moisture during handling and stockpiling. Manipulation to dry material to proper moisture content prior to compaction may be necessary. Earth excavation will not be considered as unacceptable backfill material by virtue of its moisture content only.

B. Use only material whose quality, source, and zone of placement in the fill have been approved.


C. If borrow areas are provided by SEPTA, dress and shape such areas to ensure positive drainage when borrow operations are completed.

PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 STAKING AND GRADES

A. Layout the work, establish all necessary markers, benchmarks, grading stakes, and other stakes as required.

B. Perform surveys in accordance with the requirements of Section 01050. Surveys shall include:

1. Initial survey of original ground. 2. Final surveys when excavations, backfills, and embankments are completed.

3.02 EXISTING UTILITIES

A. Verify on site the location and depth (elevation) of all existing utilities and services before performing any excavation work. Perform excavation within 3 feet of a utility line by hand.

B. Remove abandoned sewers, piping, and other utilities encountered during excavation and plug the

ends.

C. Report immediately to the Engineer any active utility lines encountered, which are not indicated in the Contract Documents, and notify utility owners involved. SEPTA, the Engineer and utility authorities shall be permitted free access to determine the measures deemed necessary to repair, relocate, or remove the utility.

3.03 EARTHWORK GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Erosion Protection: Prevent erosion of the site at all times. Construct temporary berms and dikes and cut temporary swales to promote natural drainage of site.

B. Construction Traffic: Disperse travel paths of traffic and construction equipment over entire width of

compacted surfaces so as to aid in obtaining uniform compaction. Protect exposed soil layers with high moisture content from excessive wheel loads.

C. On-Site Excavation or Borrow Pits: Do not excavate or remove any material from the project site or

right-of-way which is not within the designated excavation, as indicated by the slope and grade lines.

D. Disposal of Excavated Material:

1. The contractor must properly dispose of any excavated material per PADEP Management of Fill Policy, SEPTA Soils Management Program, and Section 02400 – Soil Management.

2. During the bidding process the Contractor shall submit, for SEPTA’s review and approval, the anticipated name and location where the contractor plans to dispose of the excavated soil.


3. The Contractor will be responsible to properly transport and dispose of the excavated material in accordance with all Local, State, Federal laws and contract documents.

4. The contractor must submit copies of all manifests and/ or bills of laden to the project manager for SEPTA records.

E. Maintenance of Excavations, Slopes, and Embankments:

1. Excavate and remove material outside the limits of excavation which is unstable and

constitutes potential slides, and material which comes into excavations for any reason including from the driving of piles.

2. Maintain slopes and embankments until final completion and acceptance of the work. Promptly repair slides, slipouts, washouts, settlements, and subsidences which occur for any reason, and refinish the slope or embankment to the indicated lines and grades.

3.04 SUBSURFACE EXTRACTION

A. Remove subsurface facilities and obstructions to the extent indicated. B. When subsurface facilities are encountered during excavation which interferes with new

construction, and such facilities are not indicated, notify the Engineer promptly for corrective determination.

3.05 ROUGH GRADING AND FILLING

A. Prior to commencement of structural earthwork, perform such soil and rock removal and filling as may be required to facilitate the progress of the work and bring all elevations to the rough grading lines indicated on Contract Drawings. Grading shall be by blading or as herein specified under Article 3.06.

B. Fill or backfill wells, test pits, or holes which will not be completely removed by excavation, with

Class 4000 concrete, crushed stone, or clean select fill, and compact as herein specified in layers not exceeding 6 inches after compaction.

C. Fill or backfill holes, swales, and low points which will not otherwise be removed in the course of

the work, to the indicated grades

3.06 DEWATERING

A. Keep excavations free from water during the performance of the work. Provide and operate dewatering equipment of sufficient capacity for dewatering the excavations.

1. Provide for the disposal for the water removed from excavations in such manner as not to

cause injury to the public health, to public or private property, to the work of others, to the portion of the work completed or in progress, nor to cause an impediment to the use of streets, roads, and highways.

2. Control groundwater and surface water during construction in order to maintain soil stability.


3. Maintain the water table elevation sufficiently below the levels of excavation so that slops will remain stable and bottoms of excavations will not become loosened by flow of water.

4. If the foundations material loses its strength due to improper dewatering techniques, over-excavate the material and replace it with Structural Fill at no increase in Contract Price.

5. Dewatering efforts are to be maintained until excavations are closed or when determined by SEPTA or the Engineer as no longer necessary.

B. Dewatering: an allowance of $15,000 shall be incorporated as per bid schedule to address direct contractor cost for temporary dewatering systems.

3.07 EXCAVATION

A. General Excavation Requirements:

1. Perform excavating as indicated and required for concrete footings, foundations, exterior paving, floor slabs, concrete walks, and for site levels and grading, and provide shoring, bracing, underpinning, cribbing, pumping, and planking as required.

2. The bottoms of excavations shall be level, firm, undisturbed earth, clean and free from loose material, debris, and foreign matter.

3. Excavate to the lines and grades indicated on the Contract Drawings. 4. Support and maintain excavations so that sides are stable and will not move. Excavations

may be maintained by sloping cut faces where space permits, or by providing structural support of earth walls.

5. Where the sides of excavations are sloped, angle of slopes shall be as approved by the Engineer but shall not be steeper than allowed by the Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA).

6. Maintain sides and slopes of excavations in safe condition until backfilling is completed. 7. Where the Contractor elects to slope the sides of excavations, backfill of the over-

excavated areas shall be made in the same manner specified for the adjacent excavated area. All additional backfill required shall be at no additional cost to SEPTA.

8. Limits of excavations shall allow for adequate working space for installing forms, wall waterproofing, and as required for safety of personnel. Cut excavations in solid rock accurately to the neat lines indicated on Contract Drawings, or to the width of the duct bank or concrete encasement.

9. Remove unstable bottom material. Remove large stones, debris, and incompressible soils from common excavation bottoms to a minimum depth of 12 inches. Where required to excavate to rock, it shall be understood to mean sound bedrock. Remove friable and unsound material.

10. Except as otherwise indicated, preserve the material below and beyond the lines of excavations. Where excavation is carried below the indicated grade, backfill to the indicated grade as herein specified.

11. Excavation and its restoration, for convenience of the Contractor, shall be at no additional expense to SEPTA.

12. Place excavated material at sufficient distance from edge of excavation so as not to cause cave-ins or bank slides, but in no case closer than 3 feet from the edge of excavations.

13. Unauthorized over excavations for footings and foundations shall be filled with approved materials to indicated elevations.


14. Condition excavated earth material which is suitable for fill, backfill, or embankment for re-use and properly stockpile for later filling and backfilling operations as herein specified. Test, screen, and mix as necessary to meet specified requirements.

15. Proceed with caution in areas of utility facilities; expose them by hand excavation or other methods acceptable to the facility owner.

16. If unsuitable materials are encountered at the required subgrades, the Engineer may authorize the removal of such unsuitable materials and replacement with suitable compacted fill or with concrete.

B. Rock Excavation:

1. Rock excavation: an allowance of $50,000 shall be incorporated as per bid schedule to address direct contractor cost for rock excavation, as defined below.

2. Rock which cannot be broken up and removed by ripper equipment shall be excavated and removed by drilling. Rock is defined as solid boulders greater than 24 inches in greatest dimension and boulders of greater dimension.

3. If the depth of the cut is more than can be drilled from the top, an 18 inch offset will be allowed in the slope to begin succeeding drilling operations. The end result shall be a relatively smooth shear plane with localized irregularities which do not exceed 2 feet behind or 1 foot in front of the shear plane surface and which do not extend within the neat lines of the excavation.

4. Where footings or foundations are to be placed on rock which is not horizontal, key the center of the foundation approximately 12 inches in depth throughout an area approximately equal to the dimensions of the column or footing to be placed on the rock, or the entire width of the slab, at not more than 10-foot intervals. Remove loose fragments, and clean and fill all seams with lean concrete.

5. Material excavated beyond or below the indicated cross section shall be at the Contractor's expense. Fill overbreakage to required invert with Class 4000 concrete or crushed stone as approved, at no additional expense to SEPTA.

6. Leave the side slopes of rock cuts with reasonably uniform faces whether the excavation is carried beyond the specified side slopes or not. Conform sloped surfaces to the typical section indicated or to natural cleavage planes, where these are compatible with the typical section.

7. Solid rock boulders 24 inches in greatest dimension and boulders of lesser dimension, broken rock, and all stones occurring within the construction limits and not required for other construction, may be used for rock fill if suitable.

3.08 SUBGRADE PREPARATION

A. Perform all cutting, blading, and shaping as required to cut and shape the subgrade to the grades and elevations indicated.

B. Subgrade preparation includes fine grading, reworking as necessary, and preparation of cut, fill, or

embankment upon which structure and equipment foundations, pipe, subballast, subbase, base, and pavement will be placed.


C. Remove rigid pavements, slabs, and foundations which would be within five feet of finished grade and subgrade. Rigid pavements and slabs which will be five feet and more below finished grade and subgrade may be left in-place only if broken into pieces not larger than three feet in greatest dimension.

D. Scarify and mix entire surface of subgrade to a depth of at least 6 inches. Moisture-condition

scarified subgrade to 3 percent above optimum moisture content. If subgrade stabilization material is required, incorporate it into subgrade at this time.

E. After the material has been thoroughly mixed and moisture conditioned, accurately construct and

fine grade the subgrade to indicated line, grade, and contour with high and low spots eliminated. Compact for full width to the specified density. Remove soft spots developed during working, fill with approved material, and re-compact.

F. Where feasible, use pneumatic-tired roller for compaction, suitable to produce the specified

density. Where compaction by roller is not feasible, use mechanical tampers or vibratory compactors.

G. Finish subgrade to straightedge or template within specified tolerances with the finished surface

bladed to a uniform, dense, smooth texture. 3.09 COMPACTION

A. Compaction Density: Compact each layer of embankment, fill, and backfill material to not less

than the indicated or specified compaction. Required compactions are defined as Class I or Class II, as follows:

1. Class I Compaction: 95 percent relative compaction as determined by ASTM D 698,

Method D, if the material is cohesive; or 70 percent relative density as determined by ASTM D 4253, Dry Method, and ASTM D 4254, Method A, if the material is granular.

2. Class II Compaction: 100 percent relative compaction as determined by ASTM D 698, Method D, if the material is cohesive; or 75 percent relative density as determined by ASTM D 4253, Dry Method, and ASTM D 4254, Method A, if the material is granular.

B. Required Compactions:

1. Embankment or fill where the surface will be subgrade or bearing foundation: Class II for

full depth. 2. Backfill around Structures: Class I under top 12 inches; Class II for top 12 inches. 3. Cut and Cover Backfill: Class I to 36 inches above structure or utility; Class II for balance. 4. Original Ground or Cut Subgrade: Except as specified in Articles 3.09 and 3.10 where

original ground or cut subgrade, or fill less than 1 foot thick, will be subgrade or bearing foundation, scarify the surfaces and provide Class II compaction for at least 12 inches in depth. Include the following additional requirements:

a. Provide Class II compaction for original ground within 3-1/2 feet of top of rail profile and 2-1/2 feet of finished pavement grade, for full width of trackway and pavement plus three feet on each side thereof.


b. Provide Class II compaction for top 6 inches of undisturbed original ground upon which embankments are to be constructed.

3.10 BACKFILLING

A. Backfilling is required around all substructures. Fill all abandoned vaults, shafts, airways, holes,

pits, and other voids. B. Place backfill in layers not to exceed 8 inches of loose material, and compact each layer to

specified density before the next layer is placed. C. Place backfill material in such manner that unbalanced horizontal loads will not be applied to a

newly-placed structure or portion of structure, utilities, or pipelines. Do not backfill around portions of structures requiring backfill on only one side or on less than all sides, until the concrete has reached the specified strength to withstand the earth pressures.

D. When placing material for backfill around waterproofed structures, protect such structures and the

waterproofing thereof with a shield when necessary to prevent displacement or injury by stones or other hard substances in the backfill.

E. Do not backfill on or against structural concrete until the specified 28-day concrete strength has

been attained. F. Do not use compaction equipment and methods that produce excessive horizontal or vertical

earth pressures. 3.11 FINISH GRADING

A. Finish grade all areas to elevations and grades indicated. In areas to receive topsoil and landscape planting, finish grading shall be performed to a uniform 6 inches below the grades and elevations indicated.

B. Place and spread stockpiled topsoil to a uniform thickness of 4 to 5 inches (approximately) in

areas to receive topsoil and landscape planting. Place and spread to a uniform thickness approximately 1 to 2 inches below finish grades indicated.

3.12 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspections and Tests by the Contractor:

1. Density Tests: Compacted fill, backfill, and embankment shall be tested to verify

compliance with specified requirements in accordance with ASTM D 2922. Minimum frequency of tests shall conform to the following requirements:

a. Expansive Horizontal Areas: One test per 100 cubic yards, or fraction thereof, of fill or backfill placed.

b. Confined Areas, Trenches, and Embankments: One test per lift of fill, backfill, or embankment placed.


2. Tests for compaction shall be made in accordance with test procedures outlined in ASTM D 698, Method D, as applicable. Field testing of soils or compacted fill in place shall be performed in accordance with applicable requirements of ASTM D 2922.

3. Moisture Content Tests: Compacted fill, backfill, and embankment shall be tested to verify compliance with specified requirements in accordance with ASTM D 3017. Minimum frequency of tests shall be as specified above for density tests.

B. Inspections by the Engineer:

1. Site preparation, cutting and shaping, excavating, filling, backfilling, and embankment

construction shall be carried out under the inspection of the Engineer, who will have the Contractor perform appropriate field and laboratory tests, as necessary, to evaluate the suitability of fill and backfill material, the proper moisture content for compaction, and the degree of compaction achieved. Fill or backfill that does not meet the specified requirements shall be removed or recompacted until the requirements are satisfied.

2. Cutting and shaping, excavating, conditioning, filling, backfilling, and compacting procedures require approval of the Engineer as they are successively performed. Work found to be unsatisfactory or work disturbed by subsequent operations before approval is granted shall be corrected in an approved manner as directed by the Engineer.



SECTION 02400

SOILS MANAGEMENT PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. The Work of this Section includes, but is not limited to: Services of a qualified Soil Management Firm, stockpiling and securing of stored soils, protection of inlets, sampling, and laboratory testing of soil samples for acceptance, handing, transportation and disposal of excess soils at an approved PADEP disposal facility. Segregation of recyclable materials, recycling of materials, documentation and administration.

B. Soil Management: an allowance of $25,000 shall be incorporated as per bid schedule to address direct contractor cost for regulated fill soil disposal tipping fees at a PaDEP SEPTA approved permitted soil disposal facility. All other requirements pertaining to Soil management shall be included in the Contractor’s Lump Sum Pricing. The Contractor shall be compensated for only actual direct cost relative to the tipping fees plus 10% markup.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. All appropriate Sections of Division 1 and Division 2 of these Specifications. 1.03 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Contractor shall employ Services of a qualified Soil Management Firm experienced in the handling and proper testing of regulated fill and other classifications of fill to oversee and administer all the soil management related aspects of the project. Contractor shall employ a testing laboratory qualified per 02400-1.4 B to perform soil testing and to submit test reports for waste determination, and to facilitate selection of the appropriate disposal of tested soils. SEPTA will allow temporary staging of soils generated from excavation activities so to permit a reasonable duration for the completion of the sampling, testing and acceptance for disposal of the excavated soils. The Contractor shall segregate concrete and metal material for disposal at an approved recycling facility for soil. The Contactor shall provide fully protected enclosed stock pile and Storm water inlet protection. Any fines or fees relating to non-conforming soil management related work of the Contractor shall be borne at the Contractor’s Expense.

B. Contractor shall retain a professional environmental consultant with a minimum of ten years’

experience with a PE or PG license in PA to oversee and perform all required soil testing onsite. Soils shall be profiled to be disposed of at Clean Earth Inc. and/or Waste Management facilities.

C. The Contractor’s off-site soil disposal facility(ies) need to be pre-approved during the bidding

process.

SOILS MANAGEMENT 02400-1

1.04 SUBMITTALS A. The Contractor shall submit proof of qualifications for its proposed transportation contractor(s) for

excavated soils and liquids in accordance with all Local, Federal Laws, and contract documents. B. During the bidding process the Contractor shall submit proof of qualifications for its proposed

disposal facility(ies) for soils and liquids to be removed from the site in accordance with all Local, Federal Laws, and contract documents.

C. The Contractor shall provide SEPTA with all records including manifests and certificates of

disposal for all excavated soils and liquids to be removed from the site

D. The Contractor shall submit a site utilization plan with narrative defining the protective measure to be used to secure and protect the stock piled soils and to protect all inlets from sediment. Approval is required by the SEPTA Project Manager prior to the start of work. Utilization plan shall include a diagram indicating proposed stockpile location and erosion and sedimentation protective measures being proposed.

E. Soil Characterization report from PE or PG shall be submitted documenting all soil testing results and locations along with recommendations for proposed soils management procedures.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS Not Used PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 GENERAL A. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Specifications. Should conditions arise

that are not covered by these documents, the Contractor shall immediately notify SEPTA. B. Limits of excavation shall be as directed by the contract documents and SEPTA.

3.02 EXCAVATED SOILS

A. The Contractor shall perform excavation of soils in accordance with Specification Section

02300.

B. Loading

1. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment necessary for loading of excavated soils in an effective and safe manner. Loading areas shall be designed to contain any spillage. The Contractor is responsible for removing any spillage or leakage outside of areas of excavation at no additional cost to SEPTA.

2. All vehicles used to haul excavated soils shall be delivered to the Site in a completely clean manner, and shall be cleaned prior to first use. Records and documentation of


cleaning/decontamination for each vehicle shall be kept on file by the Contractor for the duration of the project.

3. The Contractor shall implement measures to strictly control dust, odors, and spills during the transport of excavated materials. The Contractor shall use covers/tarps to prevent the release of dusts and odors from trucks or other equipment, as necessary.

4. All vehicles hauling excavated soils shall be inspected by the Contractor following loading. No dripping or leaking of any quantity of material is allowed. Soils that contain excess moisture may be blended with drier materials to reduce their water content. Blending shall occur as part of loading activities at no additional cost to SEPTA. The hauling vehicles shall be sealed tightly in accordance with Federal, State, and local codes to prevent the release of materials during transport. Vehicles shall not be overloaded.

5. All vehicles shall be inspected by the Contractor to assure no excavated soil adheres to its wheels or undercarriage to avoid tracking of soils. Exteriors of all vehicles must be cleaned prior to leaving the site.

D. Transportation

1. All excavated soils must be transported off-site only to the facility(ies) pre-approved by SEPTA during the bidding process.

2. Transportation shall be provided in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations and State and local requirements.

3. The Contractor shall submit proof of qualifications that its proposed waste transportation contractor is licensed and permitted in all states and Canadian provinces through which they will travel with decals/placards appropriate for the excavated soils and liquids removed from the Project. This includes having a PADEP Waste Transporter Authorization issued under Act 90. The Contractor shall also submit documentation of Department of Transportation (DOT) training requirements, a list of vehicles and DOT approved containers which will be available for use on the project, DOT violation history and a list of other projects similar in magnitude to this project with contact names and telephone numbers.

4. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining fully executed manifests and certificates of disposal from the facility(ies) approved by SEPTA. This documentation must be maintained by the Contractor for the duration of the project, with copies supplied to SEPTA. The Contractor shall maintain the log of all manifests with corresponding truck numbers and waste weights onsite at all times for SEPTA inspection.

5. The Contractor is responsible for controlling any possible tracking or spilling of materials

on public roadways and shall perform all cleanup if such occurs at no additional cost to SEPTA.


6. The Contractor shall minimize storage of excess soils on SEPTA property by transporting excavated soils directly to the approved disposal facility when schedule and conditions prove practicable.

E. Disposal

1. Excavated soils disposal will be at a facility(ies) pre-approved by SETPTA during the

bidding process.

2. Disposal of excavated soils shall occur in accordance with the contract documents and with all local, State, and Federal laws and regulations.

3. The Contractor shall submit proof of qualifications that the Bidder’s proposed disposal

facility(ies) is permitted for the soils to be removed from the project for off-site disposal. It is recommended that the Contractor use Clean Earth, Inc. (soils classified as regulated fill) or Waste Management, Inc.’s GROWS facility (soils classified as residual waste) as the proposed disposal facility for soils removed from the project and requiring off-site disposal. The Contractor shall submit copies of the current permits for the facility. The Contractor shall also submit the name and telephone number of the primary contact at the state regulatory agency that issued the permit, a copy of the most recent inspection report from the disposer state, a history of any violations/orders/deficiencies and their resolution, financial assurance documents and a list of major customers with contact names and phone numbers. In addition, the Contractor may submit an alternative proposed waste disposal facility subject to the requirements of these specifications. Disposal shall not occur until written approval is provided by SEPTA.

4. The Contractor shall maintain and provide SEPTA with all records (fully executed manifests and certificates of disposal) for all soils and liquids taken off-site.

F. Water/Liquids Management

1. The Contractor shall minimize the amount of water in the area of excavation by

employing diversion berms or other approved applicable techniques. The excavation area should be limited to the boundaries shown in the Specifications or as directed by SEPTA. The Contractor must ensure that minimal disturbance is caused by diversions and proper controls are employed to minimize erosion and sediment transport. Surface runoff, seepage, or groundwater shall be managed according to the reviewed and approved Contract Drawings.

2. If any water appears at the bottom of the excavation, it may not be discharged into the storm sewer. When possible, all water should be left in place. If necessary, water may be removed along with the soil and placed into containers for future disposal.

3. If water in the excavation can no longer be managed by excavation equipment, the

Contractor shall pump and collect it in 55-gallon drums or other suitable watertight


containers for further testing and disposal by the Contractor at a SEPTA-approved facility, at no additional cost to SEPTA.

4. All water used for cleaning of the Contractor’s equipment shall be collected into 55-gallon drums or other suitable watertight containers for further testing and disposal by the Contractor at a SEPTA-approved facility, and at no additional cost to SEPTA.

5. The Contractor shall submit proof of qualifications that its proposed facility(ies) is/are

permitted for the treatment/disposal of water and liquids generated from the work activities. The Contractor shall submit copies of the current permits for the facility(ies). The Contractor shall submit the name and telephone number of the primary contact at the state regulatory agency that issued the permit, a copy of the most recent inspection report from the disposer state, a history of any violations/orders/deficiencies and their resolution, financial assurance documents and a list of major customers with contact names and phone numbers. Disposal shall not occur until written approval is provided by SEPTA.



Structural EngineeringRight-of-Way Design andConstruction Standardsby Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority(215) 580-8215

Structural EngineeringROW Design and Construction StandardsMARCH 2004

To: DistributionFrom: Robert L. Lund Jr., P.E..

Manager of Structural EngineeringInfrastructure Bridges & Buildings Engineering

Effective Date: March 15, 2004Revision: 3

PurposeThis document outlines the requirements for structural related construction andactivities on, over, within, or adjacent to SEPTA railroad, rail transit, and otherfacilities. The intent of this document is to provide general guidelines andsafeguards to design and construction organizations performing work alongSEPTA’s right of way.

ContactFor more information regarding any section in this document, please contact theStructural Engineering - Bridges & Buildings Group, Infrastructure Department.Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority1234 Market Street, 13th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19107

SEPTA – ROW Design and Construction StandardsTable of Contents Page TOC-1 of 1

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION - Scope, Policy, And General Requirements

SECTION 1 – Temporary Sheeting and Shoring

SECTION 2 – Blasting

SECTION 3 – Temporary Protection Shields for Demolition & Construction

SECTION 4 – Erection, Hoisting, and Demolition Requirements

SECTION 5 – Crane Operations over Subway and Railroad Tunnels andOther Underground Facilities

SECTION 6 – Overgrade Bridge Requirements

SECTION 7 – Catenary Structure Design Requirements

SECTION 8 – Attachments or Modifications to Existing Catenary Structures

SECTION 9 – Requirements for Monitoring during Pile Driving and/or Excavating Operations

SECTION 10 – Requirements for Excavation Adjacent to Underground Facilities

SECTION 11 - Requirements For Attachments To Bridges

SECTION 12 – Billboards and Sign Structures

ATTACHMENT 1 – Right-of-Way Clearance Drawings

SEPTA – ROW Design and Construction StandardsApprovals

Structural EngineeringROW Design and Construction Standards

Revision 0 – Initial IssueMarch 2004

APPROVED BY: APPROVED BY:

_____________________________Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer,Infrastructure Infrastructure Bridges and Buildings

APPROVED BY: APPROVED BY:

_____________________________System Safety Assistant Chief Engineer,

Infrastructure Track

ORIGINATOR: APPROVED BY:

______________________________Manager of Structural Engineering Director of Engineering,Infrastructure Bridges and Buildings Infrastructure Bridges and Buildings

Signatures On File.

SEPTA – ROW Design and Construction StandardsApprovals


Revision Record

RevisionNumber

Date Description OriginatorApproval

ChiefEngineer

0 3-9-04 Initial Issue RLL JDK

1 5-27-04General revisions to Section 9 asrequested by Track/Civil EngineeringGroup

RLL JDK

2 6-23-05Revised Section 1 - Paragraph A, Section6 – Paragraph F.2, Section 7 – ParagraphA.10 & F.5

RLL JDK

3 1-3-06Added form to Section 5. Updated Section7, paragraphs B & F. Revised Section 11,Paragraph D.2

RLL JDK

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IntroductionScope, Policy, and GeneralRequirements

This document outlines the requirements for construction and/or related activitieson, over, within, or adjacent to property owned or controlled by SEPTA. Theintent of this document is to provide general engineering guidelines andsafeguards to design and construction organizations performing work alongSEPTA’s right of way and/or railroad/transit facilities. This document does notrepresent all legal or contractual requirements, which are or may be associatedwith construction and/or related activities. SEPTA reserves the right to requireadditional information and clarification and to make unilateral changes to thisdocument at any time, at its sole discretion.

A. SCOPE

SEPTA owns and uses its right-of-way for the primary purpose of operating atransit and railroad system. Therefore all work shall be done in a manner suchthat transit and railroad operations and facilities are not interfered with,interrupted, or endangered. In addition, any facilities that are a result of theproposed work shall be located to minimize encumbrance to the right-of-way sothat SEPTA will have unrestricted use of its property and/or Right of Way forcurrent and future operations. The Sponsor of the project shall be ultimatelyresponsible for assuring that its agents, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors fully comply with the requirements contained herein.

B. DEFINITIONS

The following terms and conditions shall apply to any project, which requiresperformance of work on the right-of-way or other property of SEPTA.

SEPTA - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

SEPTA PROPERTY - All rights of way and property owned and/or controlled bythe SEPTA.

OWNER - The individual, utility, government, or corporation having title to thestructure to be constructed upon, over or adjacent to railroad property


owned or controlled by the SEPTA.

UTILITY - Public or private entities with electric power, telephone (including fiberoptics), telegraph, cable television, water, gas, oil, petroleum products,steam, chemicals, sewage, drainage, irrigation and similar lines which may ormay not be regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

GOVERNMENT - Federal, State, Town, City, County and other forms ofgovernment.

CORPORATION - Any firm duly incorporated under laws of a state government.

INDIVIDUAL - Any party not defined by "Owner, Utility, Government orCorporation".

CONTRACTOR - The individual, partnership, firm, corporation or anycombination thereof, or joint venture, contracting with a Utility, Government, Firm,Company, Corporation, or Individual for work to be done on, over, under, within,or adjacent to SEPTA Property.

OWNER OR ITS CONTRACTOR - As used in this document, does not affect theresponsibilities of either party for work conducted on, over, under, within oradjacent to SEPTA Property.

SPONSOR – The entity responsible for and/or performing the work.

C. RIGHT OF ENTRY ON SEPTA PROPERTY

No entry upon SEPTA property shall be permitted without the properauthorization by SEPTA to the Sponsor in the form of an agreement or a properright of entry prepared by SEPTA. The issuance of a right of entry does notconstitute authority to proceed with any construction work. Construction cannotbegin until a formal agreement between SEPTA and the Sponsor is executed,and the Sponsor receives permission from SEPTA’s representative to proceedwith the work, has obtained the required safety training, has the neededprotection is in place. These requirements are separate from this document andare not addressed herein.


D. EXCEPTIONS

Exemptions or exceptions to any provisions contained in this document must beauthorized by SEPTA’s Chief Engineer - Infrastructure or designee. Requests forexemptions and/or exceptions will be considered only where it is shown thatextreme hardship and/or unusual site-specific conditions provide justification andwhere alternate measures can be prescribed in keeping with the intent of thisdocument. All requests for exceptions shall be fully documented including designdata, cost comparisons, and other pertinent information.

E. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The sponsor shall plan and conduct the work in such a manner as to safeguardthe operations, facilities, right-of-way, and property of SEPTA. All work affectingthe above items shall be subject to the approval of SEPTA. The sponsor’soperations adjacent to, over, or under SEPTA's tracks, facilities, right-of-way, andproperty shall be governed by SEPTA's standards and by such otherrequirements as specified by SEPTA so as to insure the safe operation ofSEPTA’s transit system and facilities, prevent delay to trains and buses, andinsure the safety of all concerned, including the sponsor's forces.

All work shall be planned, arranged, and conducted so that there will be nointerference with or damage to SEPTA operations, including train andsurface operations, tracks and rails, signal, telephone and telegraphicservices, or damage to the property of SEPTA, or to poles, wires, and otherfacilities of tenants on SEPTA’s right-of-way. SEPTA may requireadditional protection be installed to protect rail or other facilities fromdamage or disturbance caused by the Sponsor’s activities.

The work plan shall account for storage of materials so as to prevent trespassersfrom causing damage to trains or SEPTA property. Whenever work is likely toaffect the operations or safety of trains, the method of doing such work shall firstbe submitted to the SEPTA for approval but such approval shall not relieve theContractor from liability.


F. ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION

SEPTA, at its sole discretion, may assign an engineer or inspector for thegeneral protection of SEPTA property, interests, and operations during theconstruction of the project. This inspection service shall be supplied at the solecost and expense of the Sponsor.

G. SUBMITTALS - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1. Scope: It is the intent of the SEPTA to eliminate or minimize any riskinvolved with construction or related activities on, over, under, within oradjacent to SEPTA property. Therefore, SEPTA approval of constructionplans and specifications for all phases of a proposed project affectingSEPTA Property is required.

2. All plans are to be individually folded or rolled and where more than oneplan is involved, they shall be assembled into complete sets beforesubmission to the SEPTA.

3. Plans: The plans are to show all the work which may affect SEPTAProperty, and contain a location map and plan view of the project, withappropriate cross sections and sufficient details. The proposedconstruction or related activities must be rotated with respect to top of rail(vertical) and centerline of track (horizontal). The plan must also includerailroad stationing, property lines, right-of-way, and subsurface soilconditions. The subsurface information is to be in the form of boring logswith the borings located on the plan view.

Each plan shall bear an individual identifying number and original issuedate, together with subsequent revision dates. Revisions shall be clearlyidentified on the plans so that it is readily apparent as to what revisionswere made and when.

4. Design calculations shall be complete with a cover sheet, index, list ofassumptions, governing codes and regulations, specifications used,design loads and load combinations, and design criteria used. All pagesshall be numbered and initialed by both the originator and the checker.The calculations shall include fully identified, dimensioned, and annotateddiagram(s) of each member or structure.

When computer calculations are included, provide a synopsis of thecomputer program(s) including: documentation or certification(s) of the


program, required input, method of solution, output generated, extent ofprevious usage, and the name of the author of the program(s).

5. Plans and Calculations must be stamped by a Professional Engineer (orRegistered Architect) registered in the State where the work is located.

6. Submission Review: The Sponsor is advised that the SEPTA's initialreview process requires a minimum twenty (20) workday period.

7. Examination Of Plans Or Property: The Contractor/Sponsor shall have noclaim for any differences between SEPTA plans and the actual conditionsencountered in the field.

8. Identification of Underground Utilities: It is the Sponsor’s responsibility tolocate and identify all underground utilities prior to performing work. TheSponsor shall provide to SEPTA, a copy of the PA One Call notificationand all responses associated with the notification.

9. Upon completion of the Project, as-built plans off all permanentinstallations shall be provided to SEPTA in electronic format on CD ROMusing either Adobe® Acrobat® or AutoCAD format.

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Section 1Temporary Sheeting and ShoringThe design and construction of temporary sheeting and shoring shall conform tothe following minimum design and submittal requirements. The term “temporary”is based upon a limited service life that is typically until construction of apermanent structure (i.e. embankment, bridge abutment, etc.) is completed.

A. DESIGN – GENERAL

1. A temporary shoring wall may be one of the following types unlessotherwise approved by in plans:a. Steel sheet pile wall – braced, tieback, or cofferdamb. Steel soldier piles with lagging – braced or tiebackc. Trench boxes or similar devices - This type of shoring is not

permitted where subjected to railroad or rail transit live loading.2. Temporary shoring walls shall be designed to resist all dead and live

loadings (earth pressures, hydrostatic pressures, traffic loads, pointloads, line loads, and surcharge loads) that the retaining system mayexperience during the service life of the structure.

3. The temporary shoring walls shall be designed in accordance with thelatest edition of the AREMA Manual of Railway Engineering wheresubjected to railroad or rail transit live loads and AASHTO StandardSpecifications for Highway Bridges where subjected to other vehicleloads.

4. Tieback anchors under the tracks shall not be used.5. The Contractor shall be responsible for the external stability of all

temporary shoring walls including any geotechnical investigationnecessary to verify the external stability. Temporary shoring walls arenot required to resist seismic forces from earthquake events.

6. Design Life: All temporary shoring walls shall be designed for aminimum of 3 years design life. Temporary shoring walls that will be inuse for more than 5 years shall be designed as permanent retainingwall structures.

7. Soil Design Parameters: Temporary shoring walls shall be designedusing appropriate soil properties relative to the anticipated service life.Temporary shoring that will be in-place for a period where excess porepressures have not dissipated (typically less than 4 to 6 months) shall


be designed using total (undrained) soil shear strength parameters.Effective (drained) soil shear strength (drained) parameters should beused when temporary shoring walls are in service sufficiently long(typically more than 4 to 6 months) for excess pore pressures todissipate.

8. The temporary shoring wall shall be constructed in a manner thatprotects adjacent buildings, bridges, roadways, or railway, and existingtraffic, while allowing inspection access for existing facilities andstructures. The Sponsor shall be responsible for any damages orretrofit to adjacent structures that result from the construction of thetemporary shoring wall.

9. All existing structures and/or track shall be monitored for horizontal andvertical movement. Refer to Section 9 for additional requirements.

10. Existing ROW drainage shall be maintained or otherwise addressed inthe design and work plan.

B. RAILROAD AND RAIL TRANSIT REQUIREMENTS

1. SEPTA utilizes continuous welded rail (CWR) on its system. It isimperative to the safety of rail operations and to prevent railbuckling, that the lateral rigidity of the track (which consists ofthe rail-tie structure and the ballast) remains unchanged andintact. The shoulder width and height shall not be modifiedwithout express written approval of SEPTA.

2. Footings for new construction (all piers, columns, walls or otherfacilities) shall be located and designed so that any temporary sheetingand shoring for support of adjacent track or tracks during constructionshall not be closer than ten feet (10’-0”) from the centerline of thenearest track or the toe of the ballast slope, which ever is greater.

3. Shoring protection shall be provided when excavating adjacent to anactive railroad track and structures – refer to attached Drawing 1S-51232. Shoring will not be required if the following conditions aresatisfied:

a. When the track is on level ground or in a cut section, is on stablesoil, and the excavation does not encroach upon a 1 ½ horizontal:1 vertical theoretical slope line starting 1’-6” below top of rail and at10’-0” minimum from centerline of the track.

b. When the excavation is outside of the zone of influence of anexisting foundation.

c. Shoring is not required by OSHA.


When the track is on an embankment, excavating the toe of theembankment without shoring may affect the stability of theembankment. Therefore, excavation of the embankment toe withoutshoring will not be permitted.

4. Preferred protection is the cofferdam type that completely encloses theexcavation. Where dictated by conditions, partial cofferdams or shoringwith open sides away from the track or structure may be used.Cofferdams shall be constructed using interlocking steel sheet pilingdriven prior to excavation or steel soldier piles with timber lagging.Consideration for the use of soldier piling and lagging shall be made ifthe required penetration of steel sheet piling cannot be obtained andwhen dry, non-running, stable material will be encountered. Wales andstruts shall be provided as needed.

5. The following shall be considered when designing shoring:a. Shoring adjacent to tracks or track support structures shall be

designed to resist not less than a vertical live load surcharge of1800 pounds per square foot (psf), in addition to active earthpressure. The surcharge shall be assumed to act on a continuousstrip, 8’-6” wide. Lateral pressures due to surcharge shall becomputed using the strip load formula shown in AREMA Manual forRailway Engineering.

b. Allowable stresses in materials shall be in accordance with AREMAManual for Railway Engineering, Chapter 7, 8, and 15.

c. The sheeting shall be designed to support all lateral forces causedby the earth, railroad and other surcharge loads. The railroadloading to be applied is a Cooper E-80 loading plus impact. Thisloading consists of 80 Kip axles spaced five (5) feet on centers.For rail transit and light rail applications, a Cooper E60 loading maybe used.

d. Use K (at-rest earth pressure) for design of all braced and tiebackexcavations.

e. The allowable stresses for the sheet piling and other steel members(wales, struts, etc.) shall be in accordance with AREMA Chapter15, Part 1. These allowable stresses may be increased 10% due tothe temporary nature of the installations. A factor of safety of atleast 1.5 must be used on temporary sheeting for the embedmentlength (i.e. multiply calculated embedment depth by 1.5).

f. Deflection design criteria is as follows:• 1/2" maximum deflection for shoring fifteen (15) feet from the

centerline of the nearest track.• 1" maximum deflection for shoring greater than fifteen (15) feet

from the centerline of the nearest track.


C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMITTALS

1. The contractor shall submit the following drawings and calculations forSEPTA review and approval.a. Detailed drawings of the shoring systems showing sizes of all

structural members, details of connections, and distances formcenterline of track to face of shoring.

b. Drawing shall show a section showing height of shoring and trackelevation in relation to bottom of excavation.

c. Provide calculations of the shoring design.d. A Licensed Professional Engineer registered in the State where the

work is located shall prepare the drawings and calculations andshall bear his/her seal and signature.

2. A construction procedure for temporary shoring shall be shown on thedrawing.

3. The contractor shall provide a copy of PA One Call location ofunderground utilities or similar document for locations in New Jersey orDelaware.

4. SEPTA’s Structural Engineering and Civil/Track Engineering groupsshall approve shoring plans.

5. Where physical conditions of design impose insurmountablerestrictions requiring the placing of sheeting closer than specifiedabove, the matter must be submitted to SEPTA for approval of anymodifications.

D. A minimum distance of 10 feet from centerline of the track to face ofnearest point of shoring shall be maintained.

E. Where soil or rock anchors are used, all anchors must be tested. Testingshall be in accordance with industry standards with ten percent (10%) ofthe anchors "Performance Tested" and all others "Proof Tested". Alltieback anchor stresses are to be in accordance with AREMA.

F. Exploratory trenches, three (3) feet deep and fifteen (15) inches wide inthe form of an "H" with outside dimensions matching the outside ofsheeting dimensions are to be hand dug, prior to placing and driving steelsheeting, in areas where railroad underground installations are known toexist. These trenches are for exploratory purposes only and are to bebackfilled with the backfill compacted immediately. Absolute use of track is


required while driving sheeting within fifteen (15) feet from centerline of alive track.

G. Cavities adjacent to the sheet piling, created by the driving of sheet piling,shall be filled with sand and any disturbed ballast must be restored andtamped immediately in accordance with applicable specifications andstandards.

H. Sheet piling shall be cut off at the top of tie during construction. Afterconstruction and backfilling has been completed, piling within ten (10) feetfrom centerline of track, or when bottom of excavation is below a lineextending a 1:1 slope from end of tie to point of intersection with sheeting,shall be cut off eighteen (18) inches below existing ground line and left inplace.

I. Safety railing or fencing shall be installed when temporary shoring is within12 feet of track or adjacent to SEPTA facilities, shops, yards, or stations.Installation shall not interfere with required clearances or foul the tracks.Any excavation adjacent to track or structures shall be covered andramped and provided with barricades as required by SEPTA. A lightedwalkway with a handrail, approved by SEPTA, must be provided adjacentto the track for any excavation within ten (10) feet of the centerline.

J. Excavation adjacent to tracks may require installation of track bridgeand/or lateral restraint trusses. For long shallow excavations parallel tothe tracks, track bridges are generally required. The Sponsor will beresponsible for SEPTA costs associated with the installation,maintenance, and removal of temporary support systems.

K. Refer to Sections 9 and 10 for monitoring requirements during driving ofsheeting and piles and during excavation activities.

L. Documentation of existing conditions prior to start of work and siteconditions upon completion of work shall be provided. This may includebut not be limited to: surveys, photographs, and as-built drawings.

M. Excavated fill material shall not foul or contaminate track ballast.

N. Drilled or augured piers do not require additional shoring if concreted thesame day. If excavation is left open overnight or if the excavation requirescasing, the casing shall either be withdrawn during concrete placement orthe exterior of the casing shall be pressure grouted to fill any voids.

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Section 2Blasting

A. In general, blasting on, over, under, or within SEPTA property and Right ofWay is prohibited. Blasting adjacent to SEPTA Property will be permittedonly in special cases where it is demonstrated to the SEPTA's ChiefEngineer – Infrastructure, that there is no practicable alternative toperform the work. In such cases when blasting is permitted, theContractor must submit a detailed blasting program to the SEPTA forapproval prior to the commencement of any work. The blasting programmust contain the following information:

1. Site plan with location of nearest SEPTA structure or facility.2. Plan of each blast showing hole spacing and delay pattern.3. Diameter and depth of each hole.4. Amount of explosives per hole.5. Total pounds of explosives per day.6. Total amount of explosives per blast.7. Type of non-electric delays to be used.8. Amount of stemming in each hole.9. Type of explosive to be used.10. Soil and rock profile in blast zone.11. Scaled distance to the nearest SEPTA facility.12. Type and location of seismograph to be used.13. Size of blasting mats to be used.14. Safety precautions to be followed.15. Protection of SEPTA structure and facilities from dust and debris.16. Copies of all approvals and permits.17. Copy of license.

B. The following general requirements are to be adhered to:1. Obtain the services of a qualified vibration and blasting consultant

to monitor the blasting.2. Use a non-electric detonation system whenever possible. If electric

caps are used, a check must be made for stray currents, inducedcurrent and radio frequency energy to insure that this hazardousextraneous electricity is at an acceptable safe level.

3. Provide an open face for maximum relief of burden.

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4. Limit the maximum peak particle velocity to 1 inch per second forunderground facilities and 2 inches per second for all otherfacilities.

C. The contractor shall provide for a pre-blast and post blast survey,including photographs. An inspection of all nearby SEPTA facilities shallbe made to determine any changes that may occur due to blastingoperations.

D. The contractor shall coordinate all blasting with the SEPTA in advance todetermine when the charges may be set. The contractor is advised thatthe SEPTA uses two-way radios for train control. These radios cannot beturned off at any time.

SEPTA – ROW Design and Construction StandardsSection 3 – Temporary Protection Shields Page S3 - 1 of 2

Section 3Temporary Protection Shields forDemolition and ConstructionThe design and construction of temporary protection shields must adhere to thefollowing minimum requirements:

A. The construction of temporary protection shields will be designed toprevent any dust, debris, concrete, formwork, paint, or tools from falling onSEPTA property below.

B. The temporary protection shields shall be erected prior to the start of work.

C. SEPTA will determine whether or not sufficient protection has beenprovided to perform the work over any particular area.

D. The temporary protection shields shall remain in place until all work overSEPTA property and/or tracks has been completed and shall be removedonly when permitted by SEPTA.

E. To minimize the inconvenience to the users of any properties below andadjacent to the project, the Contractor will be required to complete theactual erection and removal of the temporary shields within time limitsacceptable to SEPTA.

F. The erected temporary protection shields shall not infringe on any existingminimum vertical and horizontal clearance. The clearance envelopesrequired for SEPTA operations shall be indicated on the site specific workplans.

G. The erected temporary protection shields shall maintain safe minimumclearance from all energized electrical and catenary lines per the NationalElectric Safety Code (NESC) and SEPTA requirements. All metalliccomponents shall be bonded and grounded.

H. The Contractor will be required to obtain the approval of SEPTA beforecommencing any work beneath the shield. In certain areas, depending onthe nature of the work, SEPTA may require a specific method ofprotection.

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I. Protection shields shall be designed for the following minimum load andsize criteria:

1. The horizontal shield shall he designed to carry a minimum live load of100 pounds per square foot (psf) or the anticipated live load to beproduced by the Contractor’s operations (which ever is greater) and asingle concentrated load of not less than 2,000 pounds located toproduce maximum stress. The horizontal protection shield, in planview, shall cover not less than the area directly over the tracks plus 10feet (10’) beyond the centerline of the outermost tracks.

2. The vertical shield shall be designed to carry a wind load of not lessthan 30 psf. The vertical shield shall extend a minimum of 6’-6” abovethe top of the adjacent surface such as a sidewalk or curb. Anti-climbwings shall be installed at each end, as necessary, to restrict access toSEPTA property.

J. Prior to the start of construction, the Contractor will be required to submitthe details of the temporary protection shield to SEPTA, who will reviewand approve the details only as to the methods of erection and as towhether or not the proposed installation will provide the level of protectionrequired at the various locations. It is the Contractor’s responsibility todesign these protections so that they are in conformance with all existinglaws, regulations and specifications that govern this type of work. Shieldplans must include a material list and shall be designed by a ProfessionalEngineer registered in the State where the work is located. The drawingsand calculations must bear his/her seal when they are submitted toSEPTA.

K. The temporary protection shields shall be attached to the structure inaccordance with the site specific work plans. Drilling into or weldingSEPTA structural members is not permitted in members scheduled toremain in place.

L. If during the actual construction, SEPTA deems that the shield is notproviding the desired level of protection or that the Contractor has failed toproperly maintain the shield, all work at the affected location shall ceaseuntil corrective measures acceptable to SEPTA are instituted.

M. All temporary shields shall be constructed using new material.

SEPTA – ROW Design and Construction StandardsSection 4 – Erection, Hoisting, and Demolition Requirements Page S4 - 1 of 2

Section 4Erection, Hoisting, and DemolitionRequirementsThe design, set-up, and use of cranes on, over, or adjacent to SEPTA tracks andfacilities shall conform to the following minimum design and submittalrequirements.

A. A plan showing the locations of cranes, horizontally and vertically,operating radii, with delivery or disposal locations shown. The location ofall tracks and other railroad facilities should also be shown.

B. Crane rating sheets showing cranes to be adequate for 150% of the actualweight of the pick. A complete set of crane charts, including crane,counterweight, and boom nomenclature is to be submitted. Also providecopy of all crane certifications.

C. Plans and computations showing weight of picks must be submitted.Where beams are being removed over SEPTA facilities, the weight shallinclude the weight of concrete or other material that will be included ineach pick.

D. Calculations shall be made from plans of existing and/or proposedstructure showing complete and sufficient details with supporting data forthe demolition or erection of the structure.

E. If the Sponsor can prove to SEPTA that plans do not exist and weightsmust be calculated from field measurements, the field measurements areto be made under the supervision of the Registered Professional Engineersubmitting the procedure and he shall include sketches and estimatedweight calculations with his procedure. If possible, field measurementsshall be taken with an SEPTA representative present. Weights shallinclude the weight of concrete, or other material, that will be included inthe lifts.

F. If the procedure involves either the cutting of steel or the bolting of jointswhich would affect SEPTA operations, a detailed staging plan withestimated durations will be required.

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G. A location plan showing all obstructions such as wires, poles, adjacentstructures, etc. must be provided to show that the proposed lifts are clearof these obstructions.

H. The method of attachment shall be detailed in the erection/lifting plan. Adata sheet shall be prepared and submitted listing the type, size andarrangements of slings, shackles, or other connecting equipment. Includecopies of catalog or information sheets for specialized equipment. Alllifting components shall be adequate for 150% of the lift.

I. A complete procedure is to be included, indicating the order of lifts andany repositioning or rehitching of the crane or cranes. This procedureshall include contingency planning for dropped loads.

J. Demolition shield submittals shall conform to Section 1 of this documentand must include a plan showing the details of the shield, a writteninstallation and removal procedure and design calculations verifying thecapacity of the shield.

K. Temporary support of any components (overhead or undergrade) orintermediate stages is to be shown and detailed.

L. Lifts over SEPTA facilities shall not take place when wind speeds reach orexceed 25 mph.

M. A time schedule (by hour and day) of the various stages must be shownas well as a schedule for the entire lifting procedure.

N. All erection or demolition procedures, plans, and calculations submittedshall be prepared, signed, and sealed by a Professional Engineer,registered in the State where the work is located.

O. All equipment working near or adjacent to overhead wires or 3rd rail powershall be grounded.

P. The name and experience of the employee supervising the operation mustbe supplied to SEPTA.

Q. Lifts that have the potential to come into contract with any SEPTAoverhead catenary, signal or feeder wires, or third rail power shall not bemade unless the lines have been denergized, grounded, and a qualifiedSEPTA Power Department Protection Person is present.

SEPTA – ROW Design and Construction StandardsSection 5 – Crane Operations over Subway and Railroad Tunnels and Other UndergroundFacilities Page S5- 1 of 2

Section 5Crane Operations over Subway andRailroad Tunnels and OtherUnderground FacilitiesThe design, set-up, and use of cranes on or over SEPTA subway tunnels andunderground facilities shall conform to the following minimum design andsubmittal requirements.

A. A plan showing the locations of cranes, horizontally and vertically,operating radii, with delivery or disposal locations shown. The location ofall tracks and other railroad facilities should also be shown.

B. Crane rating sheets showing cranes to be adequate for 150% of the actualweight of the pick. A complete set of crane charts, including crane,counterweight, and boom nomenclature is to be submitted. Also providecopy of all crane certifications.

C. Plans and computations showing weight of picks must be submitted.

D. Maximum outrigger loads shall be noted along with crane matting detailsand surcharge pressures from lift.

E. Calculations showing loads on SEPTA underground facilities from the lift.

F. Copies of all City of Philadelphia permits and approvals. These must beprovided to SEPTA prior to SEPTA’s review of the lift.

G. A location plan showing all obstructions such as wires, poles, adjacentstructures, etc. must be provided to show that the proposed lifts are clearof these obstructions.

H. The Sponsor shall provide a complete procedure which shall indicate theorder of lifts and any repositioning or rehitching of the crane or cranes.

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I. The Sponsor shall provide a time schedule (by hour and day) of thevarious stages must be shown as well as a schedule for the entire liftingprocedure.

J. All erection or demolition procedures, plans, and calculations submittedshall be prepared, signed, and sealed by a Professional Engineer,registered in the State where the work is located.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthorityInfrastructure Bridges & Buildings – Structural Engineering

APPLICATION FOR CRANE PLACEMENTOVER SUBWAY AND RAILROAD TUNNELS

v BRANCH/SYSTEM LOCATION

CTD BROAD STREET SUBWAY _________________________________________________

CTD RIDGE AVENUE SUBWAY _________________________________________________

CTD MARKET STREET SUBWAY _________________________________________________

CTD GREEN LINE SUBWAY _________________________________________________

RRD CCC TUNNEL _________________________________________________

RRD R1/R2/R3 32nd ST. TUNNEL _________________________________________________

RRD CITY BR. PA AVE TUNNEL _________________________________________________

OTHER _________________________________________________

INCLUDE STREET ADDRESS AND CROSS STREETS

CRANE PICK INFORMATION

DATE(S) START __________________ END ____________________________

CONTRACTOR ______________________________ RIGGER ___________________________

CRANE ____________________________ GROSS WGT OF CRANE __________________lbs

AXLE LOADS ____________________________ lbs AXLE SPACING __________________________

PICK ____________________________ GROSS WGT OF PICK ___________________lbs

MAX OUTRIGGER REACTION ______________lbs OUTRIGGER SPACING ______________________

REASON FOR CRANE LIFT: _______________________________________________________________

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPROVAL YES NO

REQUESTER INFORMATION

CONTACT NAME: __________________________________________

COMPANY NAME: __________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________

___________________________________________

TELEPHONE No. ________________________ FAX No. ______________________

EMAIL: ________________________

PAGE 1 TO BE COMPLETED BY REQUESTOR SEPTA Contact: 215-580-7224, FAX 215-580-3535Page 1 of 2

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthorityInfrastructure Bridges & Buildings – Structural Engineering

APPLICATION FOR CRANE PLACEMENTOVER SUBWAY AND RAILROAD TUNNELS

v REQUESTOR’S REQUIRED SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST

A plan showing the locations of cranes, horizontally and vertically, operating radii, with delivery or disposal locations .

Crane rating sheets showing cranes to be adequate for 150% of the actual weight of the pick.

Copy of all crane certifications.

A complete set of crane charts, including crane, counterweight, and boom nomenclature.

Plans and computations showing weight of picks.

Maximum outrigger loads shall be noted along with crane matting details and surcharge pressures from lift.

Calculations showing loads on SEPTA underground facilities from the lift.

Copies of all City of Philadelphia permits and approvals including application for street closure.

A location plan showing all obstructions such as wires, poles, and adjacent structures.

Complete procedure indicating the order of lifts and any repositioning or rehitching of the crane or cranes.

A time schedule (by hour and day) of the various stages as well as a schedule for the entire lifting procedure.

All erection or demolition procedures, plans, and calculations signed, and sealed by a Professional Engineer.

PA ONE CALL SERIAL NUMBER___________________________________

This Section to be completed by Requestor

SEPTA APPROVAL WO#99128

APPROVED YES NO

RESTRICTIONS ___________________________________________________________________

COMMENTS ___________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________ _________________________________________REVIEWING ENGINEER/DATE MANGER OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING/DATE

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SEPTA – ROW Design and Construction StandardsSection 6 – Overgrade Bridge Requirements Page S6- 1 of 5

Section 6Overgrade Bridge RequirementsThe design and construction of overhead bridges shall conform to the followingminimum design and submittal requirements.

A. CLEARANCES

1. SEPTA’s Right-Of Way Clearance Drawings delineate the minimumenvelope that shall be maintained. No permanent obstructions that violatethe minimum clearance requirements are permitted• Railroad clearance requirements are as per Drawing 2-W-24864• STD Routes 100, 101, and 102 clearance requirements are as per

Drawing 2-W-36398• CTD Broad Street Subway clearance requirements are as per Drawing

2-W-37104• CTD Market Frankford Subway Elevated Line clearance requirements

are as per Drawing 2-W-366502. The minimum vertical clearance above the top of the higher rail shall be

twenty-three feet (23’-0”) at all times. In areas where the railroad hasoverhead electrification with a catenary wire, and areas which are likely tobe electrified, the minimum vertical clearance must be twenty-four feet sixinches (24’-6”) above the top of the higher rail.

3. The minimum horizontal clearance measured from the centerline of trackto the near face of the obstruction must be twenty feet (20’-0”) for tangenttrack and twenty-one feet (21’-0”) for curves. Horizontal clearances shallnot be less than existing.

4. Whenever practicable, bridge structures must have the piers andabutments located outside of the railroad right of way. All piers locatedless than twenty-five feet (25’-0”) from the centerline of track require acrash wall designed in accordance with specifications outlined in thecurrent AREMA Manual – Refer to Paragraph E in this Section.

5. All piers should be located so that they do not interfere with ditches.Where special conditions make this impossible, an explanation of theseconditions must be submitted with the drainage plans for review bySEPTA.

6. The permanent clearances should be correlated with the methods ofconstruction so that temporary construction clearances will not be lessthan the minimum allowed. Temporary construction clearances less than


the minimum can be reviewed by SEPTA on a case-by-case basis andrequire approval of the Chief Engineer – Infrastructure.

7. Bridge structures shall provide sufficient lateral and vertical clearance foranticipated future tracks, reinstallation of removed tracks, changes in trackcenters, and raising of tracks for maintenance purposes. The locations ofthese tracks shall be determined by inquiry to SEPTA.

8. The profile of the top of rail should be examined to determine if the track isin a sag at the location of the bridge. If the track is in a sag, the verticalclearance from the track to the bridge should be increased sufficiently toallow raising the track to remove the sag.

9. Vertical and horizontal clearances must be adjusted so that the sightdistance to railroad signals is not reduced from what is existing.

10. All proposed temporary clearances which are less than those listed abovemust be submitted to SEPTA for review and must be approved by SEPTAprior to construction.

11. Clearances are subject to the requirements of the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania PUC and must be approved by both the Commonwealth andSEPTA if less than those prescribed by law.

B. DRAINAGE

1. Maintaining the existing drainage and providing for future drainageimprovements is of the utmost importance. SEPTA will give specialattention to reviewing drainage details.

2. Drainage plans must be included with the general plans submitted toSEPTA for approval. These plans must include hydrologic and hydraulicstudies and computations showing the frequency and duration of thedesign storm used, as well as the method of analysis such as SoilConservation Service or the Rational method. SEPTA uses storms with a100-year recurrence interval as the minimum design storm.

3. Lateral clearances must provide sufficient space for construction of therequired track ditch parallel to the standard roadbed section. If the ditchcannot be provided, or the pier will interfere with the ditch, then a culvert ofsufficient size must be provided.

4. Ditches and culverts must be sized to accommodate all increased run-offdue to the construction and the increased size must continue to thenatural outlet of the ditch. Ditches must be designed in accordance withgood drainage engineering practices and must meet all state and localcodes and ordinances.

5. No scuppers or other deck drains, roadway drainage, catch basins, inletsor outlets are permitted to drain onto SEPTA property. Any variation of thispolicy must have the prior approval of SEPTA. If an exception is ultimately


granted, maintenance of such should not be SEPTA's. Drainage fromscuppers and deck drains must be conveyed through pipes, preferably toa point of which is off SEPTA property. If the drainage must be conveyedinto a railroad ditch, calculations must be provided to SEPTA whichindicate the ability of the ditch to carry the additional run-off. Additionaldrainage may require the installation of a pipe or pipes, new ditch orreprofiling the existing ditch.

6. The design shall address maintaining good drainage of SEPTA’s Right-of-Way during the course of the construction activities. After completion ofconstruction, all drainage ditches shall be cleaned of all debris andreshaped and sloped as needed.

C. EROSION CONTROL

1. Embankment slopes on SEPTA property adjacent to the track must have aslope of 2:1 or less and be paved for a minimum of two (2) feet beyond theoutside edge of the bridge foundation structure. The purpose of thepavement is to minimize erosion of the embankment material and toreduce deterioration of the sub-grade material by drainage water. Thepavement shall consist of a prepared sub-base and/or filter fabric withgrouted riprap on the surface.

2. The general plans for the bridge should indicate the proposed methods oferosion control during construction and must specifically address meansto prevent silt accumulation in ditches and culverts and to prevent foulingthe track ballast and sub-ballast. If the plans do not show erosion control,the contractor must submit a proposed method of erosion control andmust have this method approved by SEPTA prior to beginning any gradingon the site.

3. Existing track ditches must be maintained at all times throughout theconstruction period. Silt fences shall be provided to protect the railroadditches. After the construction has been completed, all erosion controldevices must be removed and the ditches must be restored.

4. SEPTA's approval of drainage and erosion control plans will not relievethe Sponsor submitting these plans from ultimate responsibility for asatisfactory plan.

5. All disturbed areas shall be seeded and mulched.

D. CATENARY REQUIREMENTS

1. Catenary supports shall not be attached to new overhead bridges.Independent support structures shall be provided. Refer to Section 7 forrequirements.


2. Where there are high voltage electric lines or catenary wires locatedabove, adjacent to, or below the new structure, exposed steel shall bebonded and grounded per NEC and NESC requirements.

3. Where catenary wires are below the structure, the bridge shall have solidprotective barriers with “Danger Live Wire” signs.

E. CRASH WALLS

1. AREMA Manual of Railway Engineering, Chapter 8, Article 2.1.5 PierProtection, describes the requirements for crash walls. Provide crashwalls when the face of the pier is closer than 25’-0” from the centerline ofthe nearest track, measured perpendicular to the track, unless the size ofthe pier satisfies the criteria for piers of heavy construction. A pier isconsidered heavy construction if it has a cross-sectional area equal to orgreater than that required for a crash wall and the larger of its dimensionsis parallel to the tracks.

2. Crash walls for piers from 12 feet to 25 feet clear from centerline of thetrack shall have a minimum height of 6 feet above the top of rail,

3. Piers less than 12 feet clear from the centerline of track shall have aminimum crash wall height of 12 feet above top of rail.

4. Crash walls shall be at least 2’-6” thick and at least 12 feet long.5. For multi-column piers, the crash wall shall connect the columns and

extend at least 4 feet beyond the outermost column, parallel to the track.6. Crash walls shall be anchored to the footings and columns as applicable

and shall extend at least 4 feet below the lowest surrounding grade.7. Consideration should be given to providing protection for bridge piers

located more than 25 feet from the centerline of the track as conditionswarrant. In making this determination, account shall be taken of suchfactors as horizontal and vertical alignment of the tracks, embankmentheight, use of tracks for other than transit operations, and an assessmentof the consequences of serious damage in the case of a collision.

F. BARRIERS

1. Where catenary wires are below the structure, the bridge shall have asolid barrier per PennDOT’s Standard Protective Barrier design.

2. In non-electrified territory and third rail power territory, it is therecommended that a solid barrier per PennDOT’s Standard ProtectiveBarrier be provided directly above the tracks. SEPTA may permit chainlink fencing with a 1-inch (1”) mesh as a substitution for the solid barrier ona case by case basis .


G. DRAWINGS

1. The distance from the nearest milepost at the intersection of the track andcenterline of the bridge shall be shown. If an existing bridge is beingreplaced at the same location, note the milepost of that bridge.

2. Horizontal and vertical clearances shall be marked on the General Planand Elevation.

3. Plans for bridges must show dimensioned locations of all utilities thatmight be located on the railroad right of way.

4. Plans submitted to SEPTA shall contain as a minimum the followinginformation:

• Roadway name or Route Number.• SEPTA bridge number• Owner of the bridge• Skew angle to the railroad centerline• Foundation type and elevation of bottom of footing• Geotechnical information including soil boring logs and report• Pile type and depth (if applicable)• Top of rail elevation for all tracks• Drainage modifications• Elevation and cross sections of existing and new structures• North arrow• Clearance information dimensioned in English Units• Catenary support structure(s) including location, details, and loading

diagram(s)5. A complete set of as-built survey, design, engineering, and fabrication

drawings shall be provided to SEPTA upon completion of the project.

H. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Piers, abutments, and columns located with in SEPTA’s right-of-way shallhave an anti-graffiti coating consisting of a three-coat system subject toSEPTA’s approval.

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Section 7Catenary Structure DesignRequirementsThe design and construction of new and replacement catenary structures shallconform to the following minimum design and submittal requirements.

A. GENERAL

1. Catenary support structures shall be structural steel with reinforcedconcrete foundations designed in accordance with AREMA Manual ofRailway Engineering Chapter 33 Part 4.

2. The structure shall be detailed to accept SEPTA standard catenaryhardware.

3. SEPTA’s Right-Of Way Clearance Drawings delineate the minimumenvelope that shall be maintained. No permanent obstructions that violatethe minimum clearance requirements are permitted• Railroad clearance requirements are as per Drawing 2-W-24864.

Catenary structures shall not be less than 12’-0” from centerline ofnearest track.

• STD Routes 101 and 102 clearance requirements are as per Drawing2-W-36398.

4. All calculations and design drawings shall be sealed by a ProfessionalEngineer (structural) registered in the State where the work is located.

5. Fabrication drawings shall be submitted for review.6. All calculations and drawings shall be submitted to SEPTA for review and

approval. 7. As built design and fabrication drawings and fabrication and construction

inspection records shall be provided to SEPTA for record purposes.8. Steel fabricator shall be AISC Quality Certified for Category I work or has

a minimum of 5 years demonstrated railroad catenary support structurefabrication experience.

9. Trolley wire height shall be between 19’-0” minimum and 22’-0” maximumabove top of rail but not less than the existing at the location of the newstructure(s).

10. All structures shall be grounded per NESC and NEC code requirements.Ground wire connections shall be cadwelded. Tubular and HSS columnsshall be provided with a NEMA 2 hole ground lug.


11. All structural steel shall be either hot dip galvanized or weathering steel.12. Calculations and drawings shall include a loading diagram for each

structure.

B. DESIGN CODES AND REFERENCES (latest editions)

1. AREMA Manual of Railroad Engineering2. AISC 325-05 – AISC Manual of Steel Construction, 13th Edition3. AWS D1.1 – Structural Welding Code4. National Electric Safety Code (NESC)5. International Building Code (IBC)6. ACI 318 – Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete7. ASCE 7– Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

C. BASIC LOADS

1. The basic loads applied to catenary structures shall be in accordance withAREMA. The loads include• dead weight of wires, wire supports, and the structure• curve pull forces and dead end loads• ice loads on the wires only• wind loads on the wires and structure (design wind velocity of 80 mph)• wire break loads• live loads (from cat walks, ladders, etc)• Other loads as may be specific to the location and structure.

2. Three basic climate and load conditions shall be reviewed:• Icing Condition• Operating Condition• Design Condition

3. The AREMA specified overload factors shall be applied.

D. DESIGN AND ANAYSIS

1. Design shall be per AISC ASD or LRFD. An additional design margin of5% shall be applied as required by AREMA in selecting sizes based uponallowable stresses.

2. The columns shall be designed with a full moment base plate or directembedment in a reinforced drilled concrete caisson.


E. MATERIALS

W- Shapes ASTM A588 Grade 50 weathering steel orASTM A992 Grade 50 Hot Dip Galvanized

W-Shapes embedded inconcrete

ASTM A992 Grade 50 Hot Dip Galvanized

Hollow Structural Shapes ASTM A847 Grade 50 weathering steel orASTM A500 Grade B Hot Dip Galvanized

Shapes and plates notembedded in concrete

ASTM A588 Grade 50 weathering steel orASTM A36 Hot Dip Galvanized

Shapes and platesembedded in concrete ASTM A36 Hot Dip GalvanizedWelding Electrodes E70xx-w low hydrogen with weathering

Characteristics for ASTM A588 Steel, E70xx lowhydrogen all other steels (Weld metal with atensile strength FEXX = 70 ksi)

High Strength Bolts ASTM A325 Type 3 weathering steel or Type 1galvanized

Standard HardenedWashers

ASTM F436 Type 3 weathering steel or Type 1Hot Dip Galvanized

Heavy Hex Nuts ASTM A563 Grade C3 or DH3 weathering steelor Grade DH galvanized

Threaded Rods ASTM A588 weathering steel or ASTM A36 HotDip Galvanized

Anchor Bolts or Rods ASTM F1554 Grade 55 Weldable Steel, Hot DipGalvanized

F. STEEL DESIGN DETAILS

1. Minimum plate thickness and member thickness is 3/8 inch.2. Rust plates shall be provided on the web and flanges of embedded steel

members at the concrete interface. Rust plates shall extend not less than6 inches on each side of the top of concrete.

3. Outstanding legs of angles shall face down. The flanges of back to backangles (or other shapes), when not in contact, shall have a minimumseparation of 3/8 inches to permit air circulation.

4. All steel embedded in concrete shall be hot dip galvanized for the fulllength of the member. Galvanizing shall be a minimum of 2.0 oz/sf.


5. All anchor rods (bolts) shall have two nuts. Minimum diameter of anchorrods is 1½”. The minimum embedment length is 48 inches. A minimum of6 anchor bolts shall be provided.

6. The detailing of members and assemblies should avoid pockets, crevices,faying surfaces or locations that can collect and retain water, damp debris,or moisture.

7. For weathering steel bolted connections, the faying surfaces shall have aone-coat paint system consisting of a high-quality air-drying rust-inhibitiveshop-primer which is applied to a nominal dry film thickness of 1.5 to 2mils.

8. Hollow steel members should be sealed to prevent entry of moisture. Ifthis is not possible, provisions must be made to insure adequate drainageand ventilation.

9. Attachment for static wire shall be provided on the top of all columns.10. The catenary structure number shall be permanently marked on the

inbound and outbound faces of all columns using reflective signs orreflective paint.

11. SEPTA furnished “High Voltage” signs shall be installed on all columns.

G. FOUNDATIONS

1. Design per ACI 318 and the International Building Code2. Minimum embedment is 5’-0”. Exclude the top 1’-0” of embedment when

calculating embedment depth.3. Minimum factor of safety against overturning and sliding shall be 1.54. Concrete shall slope away from the steel with a 1% to 2% slope. Footings

and caissons shall extend a minimum of 2’-0” above grade but not lessthan top of adjacent rail. Guy anchor foundations shall extend not lessthan 1’-0” above grade.

5. Concrete shall be a minimum of 4000 psi at 28 days, air entrained with aminimum 6% air content, and a minimum w/c ratio by weight of 0.45. Forlocations adjacent to platforms and sidewalks or in areas subjected to de-icing chemicals, use 4500-psi concrete with a minimum w/c ratio of 0.40and a minimum of 6% air content.

6. All rebar shall be hot dip galvanized or epoxy coated.

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Section 8Attachments or Modifications toExisting Catenary StructuresThe design and construction of attachments to or modifications to existingcatenary structures shall conform to the following minimum design and submittalrequirements.

A. Additions to or modifications to existing catenary structures require reviewand approval of SEPTA.

B. Calculations and design drawings shall be submitted documenting theadequacy of the structure to take the additional loading and for anyrequired reinforcement of the existing structure. The calculations shalladdress all existing loads as well as additional loads.

C. Calculations and design drawings shall be sealed by a ProfessionalEngineer (structural) registered in the State where the work is located.

D. Catenary support structures shall be checked in conformance withAREMA Manual of Railway Engineering Chapter 33 Part 4 and Section 7,Catenary Structure Design Requirements, of this document.

E. All calculations and drawings shall be submitted to SEPTA for review andapproval.

F. Calculations shall take into consideration the existing condition of thestructure including the foundations. A copy of the field inspection reportshall accompany the calculations.

G. All attachments shall be bonded to the existing structure and/or tied intothe existing structure ground system per NEC and NESC. Grounding andbonding attachments shall be cadwelded.

H. As built design and fabrication drawings and fabrication and constructioninspection records shall be provided to SEPTA for record purposes.

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Section 9REQUIREMENTS FOR MONITORINGDURING PILE DRIVING AND/OREXCAVATING OPERATIONSPile driving and excavation on or adjacent to SEPTA’s property and/or right ofway shall conform to the following minimum design and submittal requirements.

A. Pile driving will be on a continuous basis for each pile driven. Once a pileis started, it will be driven or cut off at an elevation not to exceed the planeacross the top of the rails of any track within 8’-6” plus 2” for each degreeof curvature from centerline of track to the closest edge of the edge orexcavation.

B. The monitoring points shall be set up not less than one week before thepile driving or excavation operations begin. The designated SEPTAcoordinator shall be notified.

C. Elevation and horizontal alignment readings to establish the initial baselinereading shall begin two days prior to the start of work. Readings shall betaken just prior to the commencing of construction/excavation. Duringactive construction hours, readings shall be taken at the beginning ofevery hour. Readings during the inactive construction hours shall betaken every twelve hours. Readings shall be taken once a day at 10:00am for a minimum of seven calendar days after the completion of thedriving or backfilling of the excavation, whichever is longer. Initialreadings immediately after any surfacing operations shall serve as newbaseline figures. All future readings shall be compared to the adjustedbaseline. If the track deviates to an unacceptable degree, work will bestopped and corrections will be made at the Sponsor's expense.

D. Elevation readings will be taken from the top of each rail of each track andalignment readings will be taken from gauge of each rail within the "zoneof influence” the excavation.

E. A SEPTA engineer must be on-site during pile driving within SEPTA’sROW.


F. Allowable deviation from uniform profile in either rail at the mid ordinate ofa 62-foot (62’) chord may not be more than one inch (1”). The differencein cross level between any two points less than 62 feet (62’) apart may notbe more than 1 inch.

G. The readings will be faxed and e-mailed to SEPTA on a daily basis and allinformation is to be presented in legible print. Additional readings may berequired by SEPTA.

H. Stations shall be spaced at no greater than 15½-foot (15’-6”) intervals.The number of stations required will be determined by the length of theexcavation parallel to the tracks. There will be four additional stations oneach end of the pile driving/excavation operation along the track. Extrastations may be required by SEPTA.

I. Readings must show the date, time, weather conditions and temperature.Each reading must also provide the following information: track number,compass direction, station number, base reading (with date), staticelevation, change in elevation or alignment (recorded in hundredths and ininches), dynamic reading and total deflection in inches.

J. Station “0" will be located at the centerline of the project with Stations 1, 2.3, etc., being to the right and Stations -1, -2, -3, etc., being to the left whenstanding on the near track and looking at the work. In multiple track areasthe stations as determined herein are to be carried across each tracklocated within any part of the zone of influence.

K. At each monitoring station a dynamic load measurement will also betaken. The dynamic load measurement device will consist of a woodenstake placed firmly in the ballast and in initially in contact with the bottomof the rail. The loaded measurement is the resultant gap between thebottom of the rail and the top of the stake caused by the deflection of therail under the load of a passing train. Based on field observations of theexcavation, and at the option of SEPTA, this requirement may be reduced.

L. Elevation readings taken from the top of rail for static measurement andthe dynamic reading shall be combined and the sum compared to theadjusted baseline. This reading will demonstrate the difference inelevation caused by the excavation.


M. SEPTA requires that the track be maintained at all times withinestablished criteria for the specific track classification. At the completion ofthe project the requirement for tamping and realigning the tracks, causedby the settlement from the construction activity, remains with the Sponsorfor the duration as specified by SEPTA in their initial review of the workplans. This tamping and track realignment will be performed by SEPTA atthe sole expense of the contractor.

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Section 10REQUIREMENTS FOR EXCAVATINGADJACENT TO UNDERGROUNDFACILITIESExcavation over or adjacent to SEPTA’s subway tunnels and other SEPTAunderground structures shall conform to the following minimum design andsubmittal requirements.

A. For monitoring requirements, refer to Section 9 - Requirements ForMonitoring During Pile Driving Or Excavating Operations.

B. All exposed waterproofing shall be protected. Damaged or disturbedwaterproofing shall be replaced. SEPTA shall inspect all exposedstructures prior to waterproofing and again prior to backfilling. Thewaterproofing and waterproofing protection shall conform to SEPTAstandards.

C. All means and methods including extent of all excavation and shoring shallbe submitted to SEPTA for review. The design and construction oftemporary sheeting and shoring shall conform to the requirements ofSection 1 - Temporary Sheeting And Shoring.

D. A location plan showing the existing structure(s) along with all aboveground and underground utilities and structures must be provided.

E. Provide calculations showing loads on SEPTA facilities as well as anytemporary supports that may be required. Calculations shall also besubmitted showing that the foundation and stability of SEPTA’s existingstructures is not affected by the excavation, any temporary construction,or by the permanent construction.

F. Submit copies of all City of Philadelphia or other local government permitsand approvals.

G. All procedures, plans, and calculations submitted shall be prepared,signed, and sealed by a Professional Engineer, registered in the Statewhere the work is located.

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H. The Sponsor is responsible for the design and construction of any and allrepairs to damage to SEPTA facilities at no cost to SEPTA.

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SECTION 11REQUIREMENTS FORATTACHMENTS TO BRIDGESSEPTA may permit utility or other attachments to new and existing bridges if theproposed addition is “a practical arrangement and considered to be in the publicinterest” and will not have a negative impact on SEPTA operations andmaintenance, present and future. The following information has been establishedas a guide for the preparation of plans and for the review of plans for theproposed attachment.

A. LOCATION

1. The location of a utility crossing or attachment on a structure should beselected to avoid conflict with existing utilities or future utilities for whichprovisions have been made. The attachment shall not block or otherwiseimpact existing signs, utilities, or other attachments to or components ofthe bridge.

2. Adequate access for maintenance and inspection of the plannedinstallation and of the structure itself must be kept in mind.

3. Placement of utilities or attachments on bridge decks, ties, or walkwayareas, or attachments to railings or parapets, are not permitted. Alsoprohibited are exposed installations at the outside faces of the structurewhere subject to bridge strikes or where aesthetics are of a concern.

4. Existing underclearances shall be preserved. All elements of theattachment or utility crossing shall be positioned to clear a line defined byconnecting the points of intersection of the centerline of web at the bottomof the bottom flange beams flanking the installation. Familiarity with thestructural framework is necessary to avoid conflicts with bearing seats,cross frames, intermediate and end diaphragms and lateral bracing.

5. For bridges with an underclearance of less than 14’-6”, any attachment tothe bridge must allow for installation of a 48”x24” bridge clearance sign ifan existing sign is not present.

6. Proper clearance shall be maintained from all power or communicationlines.


B. INSTALLATION AND PLAN REQUIREMENTS

A. Joints in bridge decks unusually define locations where differentialmovements can occur between adjacent spans resulting from temperaturechanges and traffic loads. Appropriate devices must be provided at theselocations to accommodate similar movements in bridge attachments.

B. Galvanized structural steel should be utilized for supports where existingstructural elements cannot be used to carry loads. Sizes of proposedstructural shapes should be provided.

C. Specify the type, size and location of connections. High strength bolts(ASTM A325 preferred) shall be used.

D. Drilled in concrete anchors shall be stainless steel, epoxy adhesive type.The use of expansion anchors is not permitted.

E. Welding to existing structures is prohibited.F. For new structures, welding to bottom flanges or lower one-third height of

web of simply supported stringers is not permitted. Welding is alsoprohibited in areas of negative moment area for continuous beams and onall fracture critical members.

G. Placement of anchor bolts or other inserts into deck slabs is prohibited.H. Provide ducts for electrical and communication cables.I. The project location should be defined on a small scale location map on

which the site can be seen in relationship to major points of reference;such as, SEPTA Stations, highways, municipalities, bodies of water,county lines, etc.

J. Identification of the route, bridge number, municipality, county, applicant,and proposed bridge attachment should be placed in the title block locatedin the lower right hand corner.

K. Provide a plan view with a North reference arrow, an elevation and a crosssection of the structure and detailing and necessary dimensions to identifyand locate existing and proposed structural members that are inrelationship to the bridge attachment and to verify clearances. Additionalsections should be shown, as required, to completely convey the extent ofthe work and/or modifications proposed.

L. The outside diameters and thickness of pipes, and weights of pipe orconduit and materials carried should be shown on the plans. Ifmanufactured fittings, connectors, supports, etc. are used, their identityand spacing should be indicated on the plans and catalog cuts withdimensions should be traced on to the plans.

M. All metallic structures shall be bonded/grounded per the National ElectricSafety Code (NESC) and the National Electric Code (NEC) where nearenergized lines or otherwise required by code. All attachments shall becadwelded.


C. PROHIBITED INSTALLATIONS

1. Pipes carrying flammable substances or non-flammable substances thatby their nature might cause danger if escaping on or near railroad/transitfacilities or personnel are not permitted to be attached to bridgesuperstructures. Attachment to substructure will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

D. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1. Calculations and drawings shall be submitted for review and approval andshall be sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State wherethe work is located.

2. Structural integrity of the bridge components shall be preserved. Theloads, in particular the dead load and wind loads, of the proposedattachment shall not cause undue stresses. Loads on the structureincluding wind loads shall be in conformance with the American Society ofCivil Engineers Standard ASCE - 7, and the International Building Code(IBC) latest edition.

3. Design shall conform to AREMA or AASHTO as applicable, and allapplicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and codes. Thecalculations shall clearly note all loads, design assumptions, and codesused.

4. Site-specific structural calculations shall be provided and shall includeverification that the existing structure can withstand imposed additionalloadings. The calculations shall take into account the existing condition ofthe structure.

5. The basic wind speed for design shall not be less than 90 mph.

E. SIGNS

1. All utilities or pipelines shall be prominently marked with signs showing thefollowing minimum information:• Name and address of owner• Contents of pipe or conduit• Pressure if a pipe• Emergency phone number

2. The owner/utility shall maintain all attachments and signs.

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SECTION 12REQUIREMENTS FOR BILLBOARDSAND SIGN STRUCTURESSEPTA may permit installation of billboards and other advertising sign structureson SEPTA property and/or Right of Way. The following information has beenestablished as a guide for the preparation of plans and for the review of plans forthe proposed attachment.

A. DESIGN

1. Loads on the structure including wind loads shall be in conformance withthe American Society of Civil Engineers Standard ASCE 7 and theInternational Building Code (IBC) latest editions.

2. Design shall conform to all applicable federal, state, and local rules,regulations, and codes. The calculations shall clearly note all loads,design assumptions, and codes used.

3. Site-specific structural calculations shall be provided and shall include thefoundation.

4. Site-specific geotechnical investigation or documentation of soilassumptions shall be provided.

5. The basic wind speed for design shall not be less than 90 mph.

B. DRAWINGS

1. Three (3) sets of the drawings of the sign and structure must be submittedand should include:• Site plan showing all SEPTA facilities. Provide dimensions to nearest

SEPTA structures and railroad tracks.• Details of the support structure and foundation(s).• Fabrication requirements and codes.• Rebar and anchor rod size, number, and spacing.• The sign showing the type of material and method of attachment to the

support structure.• If the sign is electrical, the kVA rating and power source must be shown.• Grounding and lightning protection.• All underground utilities clearly noted.

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C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Calculations and drawings shall be sealed by a Professional Engineerregistered in the State where the work is located.

2. A minimum of 3 ft clearance shall be maintained from any fire hydrantsand roadways.

3. Proper clearance shall be maintained from all overhead power orcommunication lines.

4. Location shall not interfere with SEPTA operations, activities, sitedistances, or any future expansion.

5. Copies of all permits and PA One Call shall be submitted for information.6. The sponsor remains responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and

removal of the structure.7. All steel shall be protected from corrosion by galvanizing, painting, the use

of weathering steel (were aesthetics are not of a concern), use of stainlesssteel, or other appropriate methods. The lower three feet (3 ft) of steelsupports shall be provided with additional corrosion protection.

SEPTA – ROW Design and Construction StandardsAttachment 1 – Right-of-Way Clearance Drawings


ATTACHMENT 1

RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEARANCE DRAWINGS

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