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1.2 BARRICADES AND WARNING SIGNALS A. Where Work is performed on or adjacent to any roadway, right-of-way, or public place, provide barricades, fences, lights, warning signs, danger signals, and watchmen, and take other precautionary measures for the protection of persons or property and of the Work. Paint barricades so they are visible at night. From sunset to sunrise, furnish and maintain at least one light at each barricade. Erect sufficient barricades to keep vehicles from being driven on or into Work under construction. Barricades and traffic control devices shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Furnish watchmen in sufficient numbers to protect the Work. CONTRACTOR's responsibility for the maintenance of barricades, signs, lights, and for providing watchmen shall continue until the Project is accepted by OWNER. 1.3 PROTECTION OF TREES, PLANTS, ETC. A. Do not disturb specimen trees, historic trees or other trees, shrubs and plants that are to remain, proposed or existing conservation easements, natural buffers, water bodies, or similar areas. Delineate these areas and trees and protect them with orange barricades or rigid fencing to prevent any unauthorized clearing or damage. Locate barricades and other protective fencing at the drip line of existing native trees or at the edge of the native understory habitat, whichever is nearest to the construction activity, or as directed by the OWNER. No mulching, grubbing, or any other operation of any mechanical equipment except hand tools is allowed inside the protected areas. Do not begin any clearing or grubbing operations until the protective barricades and fencing have been approved by the OWNER. Maintain all barricades and fencing until completion of construction. All work shall comply with Indian River County Ordinance Chapter 927, "Tree Protection and Clearing." (A copy of Chapter 927 may be obtained from Public Works Department Stormwater Division 4375 43rd Avenue, Unit 102, Vero Beach, Florida 32967, (772) 226-1379). B. Fires are not permitted under or adjacent to trees and plants. C. Within the limits of the Work, water trees and plants that are to remain, in order to maintain their health during construction operations. Supply and pay for all water used. D. Coverall exposed roots with burlap and keep it continuously wet. Coverall exposed roots with earth as soon as possible. Protect root systems from mechanical damage and damage by erosion, flooding, run-off, or noxious materials in solution. Last Revised 12/2007 01541-2 W abasso Beach Pk Restoration F:\Public Works\Cliff Suthard\Wabasso Beach Park\A Construction Bid Documents\Bid Documents as of 1-9-2008\Technical Specifications\Div 1 \01 541 - Protection of the Work and Property.doc