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SECTION 01541 <br /> PROTECTION OF THE WORK AND PROPERTY <br /> 1.3 TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION <br /> A. Protect existing trees, shrubs and plants on or adjacent to the site that are <br /> shown or designated to remain in place against unnecessary cutting, breaking or <br /> skinning of trunk, branches, bark or roots. <br /> B. Do not store or park materials or equipment within the drip line. <br /> C. Install temporary fences or barricades to protect trees and plants in areas <br /> subject to traffic. <br /> D. Fires shall not be permitted under or adjacent to trees and plants. <br /> E. Within the limits of the Work, water trees and plants that are to remain, in order <br /> to maintain their health during construction operations. <br /> F. Cover all exposed roots with burlap and keep it continuously wet. Cover all <br /> exposed roots with earth as soon as possible. Protect root systems from <br /> mechanical damage and damage by erosion, flooding, run-off or noxious <br /> materials in solution. <br /> G. If branches or trunks are damaged, prune branches immediately and protect the <br /> cut or damaged areas with emulsified asphalt compounded specifically for <br /> horticultural use. <br /> H. Remove all damaged trees and plants that die or suffer permanent injury and <br /> replace them with a specimen of equal or better quality. <br /> I. Coordinate Work in this Section with requirements of other sections herein. <br /> 1.4 PROTECTION OF IRRIGATION <br /> The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for maintaining in good condition all <br /> irrigation systems within the easements, which could be damaged by <br /> construction activities. The CONTRACTOR shall repair any irrigation systems <br /> damaged by construction activities within two (2) days. Irrigation systems <br /> partially within the right-of-way of Oslo Road and all intersecting side streets <br /> within project limits may be cut off and capped or connected to same system to <br /> maintain functionality. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for maintaining <br /> the functionality of the remaining portion of the system if it should fall outside of <br /> the right-of-way. <br /> 01541-2 F:\PublicWorks\ENGINEERING DIVISION <br /> PROJECTS\1306 Oslo Road (E of 15th Ave SW) Pipe Culvert Improvement\Admim\bid documents\01541 - <br /> Protection of Property.doc <br />