SITE / CIVIL

Site Work

1. PD Settling of ground around foundations, filled areas and trenches.

AT Excessively settled areas are unacceptable. Evaluation must be made on a case-by -case basis. The contractor should not be required to correct conditions caused by owner or landscapers not under the control of the contractor.

CR The contractor should upon notification of this condition, fill and compact the affected area taking care to maintain the proper slope and drainage.

2. PD Excessive settlement or cracking of floors, slabs, walks, drives or stems due to improper compaction of the subsurface and/or improper compaction of trenches.

AT None.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

3. PD Excessive cracking due to expansive soils.

AT None. Soil conditions are known or should be known to the contractor prior to construction. The technology is available and a state of the art exists to avoid problems arising from expansive soil.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

4. PD Improper drainage of site.

AT None - Grades should be established to insure proper drainage away from the structure. No standing water should remain in the yard more than 48 hours after a rain, unless requirements specify retention of storm water in yard. If a sump pump is included in the contract, all water should drain to the sump.

CR The contractor should correct deviations from the established grades, but is not responsible for conditions caused by others not under the contractor's control.

Concrete

This section applies to standard steel troweled or light broom finishes. Specialty finishes are not included. Settling or heaving of soils under concrete caused by alteration of grades by owner or owner's agent, which create excessive ponding or moisture adjacent to concrete foundations, walks, drives, slabs, or patios, should not be considered the contractor's responsibility providing the contractor has met all the conditions called for in the contract, plans, specifications, and all code requirements. The contractor should be responsible to correct or ensure correction of settling or heaving if compaction is not according to the licensed soils engineer's report or if no alterations have been made by owner or owner's agent. All concrete should be placed in compliance with applicable codes and standards. This will apply to design strengths, testing, dimensions, frost lines, and reinforcement along with items not specifically contained in the codes, such as proper placement in a good and workmanlike manner to achieve appearance and function of the finished product.

Interlocking Pavers

1. PD Settling or heaving of stoops or steps.

AT Settling or heaving more than ¼"is unacceptable.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

2. PD Spalling, pitting or damage of concrete pavers.

AT Pavers should not deteriorate to the extent that the aggregate is exposed or the aesthetics are destroyed under normal use and weather conditions.

CR Contractor should take corrective action necessary to replace defective areas. Contractor should not be responsible for damage caused by chemicals, excessive pressure washing or abuse.

3. PD Ponding or standing water on garages, patios, stoops, carports, walks and driveway surfaces.

AT Water should drain. Standing water exceeding 3/32"is unacceptable. Standing water exceeding 3/16"on driveways is unacceptable. Flood, wait 30 minutes and check for ponding.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

4. PD Shifted or broken edge restraint.

AT Edge restraints should remain stationary.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs

5. PD Inadequate or excessive leveling sand.

AT Leveling sand should be a minimum of ¾"and a maximum of 1 ½".

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

6. PD Excessive gap between pavers in field and at edges.

AT No gaps should exceed 3/8"at the edge of the pavers. Joint widths between the pavers in the field should be between 1/16"and 3/16 at the base of the pavers (tumbled pavers may have a gap appearing larger from the top)

CR Contractor should fill gaps at the edges greater than 3/8"with cut paver. Pavers with a gap greater than 3/16"in the field should be taken up and relayed tight.

7. PD White substance on pavers (efflorescence).

AT Efflorescence is the result of a naturally occurring reaction and is not a defect.

CR No contractor action is required.

8. PD The elevation of two adjacent pavers is not the same.

AT There should be no more than 1/8"difference in height between adjacent pavers.

CR Contractor shall make necessary repairs. If not extreme, re-compaction of the area may repair the problem.

9. PD Uneven or wavy pavers.

AT Excessive deviations, dips or sags over short distances are considered unacceptable.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

10. PD Pavers interfere with drainage.

AT Pavers should not interfere with drainage.

CR Contractor should correct as necessary.

Walls, Curbs, Fences, Etc.

1. PD Walls, curbs, fences, etc., do not perform the function for which they were designed.

AT Walls, curbs, fences, etc., should be designed and built in accordance with established practices and applicable building codes in the area.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.