Preconstruction Conference

For

Road Construction

And

Land Disturbing Activities

The Planning Commission along with the offices of the Bradley County Engineer and the Pike Road Superintendent have implemented a procedure requiring a pre-construction conference on all new roads that are to be constructed in the county. This is being done for the benefit of the developer as well as the County. Construction procedures and requirements will be discussed along with foreseeable problem areas. This is also a time for the owner/developer to ask questions and voice concerns. The Owner/Developer and/or Contractor is asked to contact the County Engineer to set a meeting time. It will be helpful if all interested parties are in attendance.

If you have questions or would like to set a meeting time, please call 728-7107.

1. Owner/developer and/or contractor should contact the County Engineer to set up a time for the pre-construction conference that allows all interested parties to attend. The owner/developer should have a list of who is responsible for what activities, (ex: erosion control, grading, drainage structures, paving, curb). Contact names and numbers should be provided for each of these along with the owner/developer.

2. Drainage and erosion control plans must be submitted for approval before any work begins. These Plans must be followed during development. A Certified Erosion Control Contractor (a person who has received training and is certified by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation) is required to inspect and maintain all erosion and sediment control practices.

3. Show proof of application for any required Environmental Permits. Provide NOI Tracking # from TDEC for land disturbance activity.

4. Road Profile showing existing and proposed must be submitted and followed during development. This must be approved before any testing or acceptance of any part of the construction.

5. Keep inspector informed of when you will be working. Testing is required during the construction process. All areas of each phase must be complete before testing is requested on that phase.

6. NO mainline utilities under pavement. All utilities shall be placed a minimum of 2’ from the back of curb or 4’ from the edge of pavement if no curb is used. All utilities that cross under road shall be backfilled with gravel.

7. Have surveyor establish and mark right-of-way and centerline before requesting sub-grade densities.

8. Cul-de-sacs will have a 50’ radius right-of-way and a 40’ radius edge-of-pavement. All temporary cul-de-sacs will be paved.

9. Decel lanes are required for any development that has 25 or more lots. The decel lane shall be 11’ wide from curb to existing edge-of-pavement or 12’ from EOP to EOP and shall be 100’ long plus a 50’ taper, paved to the same standards as the roadway. If a drainage tile is needed under the decel lane, catch basins shall be placed no further than 60’ apart for clean out purposes.

10. Catch basins and/or spillways at curb cuts are required so that water is removed from the roadway at intervals of 400’ or less. Stabilize all outfall areas with rip-rap or sod. Stabilize all areas around concrete spillways to prevent undermining of spillway or road.

11. Curb inlet – No flat grates. Wide throats as shown in detail. Slope drains shall be provided on steep slopes to prevent erosion.

12. All curb cuts will require a concrete spillway eight (8) feet in length and four (4) feet wide. These spillways shall be backfilled and stabilized to prevent undermining of the spillways and the roadbed.

13. Any slopes steeper than 2:1 shall have sod staked on them.

14. Typical section – Follow Type I or Type II detail. ½ : 12 slope behind curb or on shoulder.

15. Road is to be constructed of 5” of base stone, 2” of asphalt binder and 1” of asphalt topping.

16. Curbs – 6” extruded concrete. Maintain correct distance between curbs.

17. Install road signs at proper locations. Bottom of Stop sign should be 5’ above edge of pavement surface. Street name signs are green with white or silver letters. All existing and new roads will have a sign.

18. Once the construction process is complete the owner/developer shall submit a ’Request for Acceptance of New Roads’ along with a ‘Contractor Warranty’ for the road.

19. Contact County Engineer and pay testing costs.

20. Once these items are complete the appropriate information and forms will be forwarded to the Road Committee. The Committee will review these roads and make a recommendation for denial or acceptance of the roads.