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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 . 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 . Locate these areas and protect them with 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. Do I 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 . 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 . ' D . Cover all exposed roots with burlap and keep it continuously wet . Cover all exposed roots with earth as soon as possible . Protect root systems from mechanical damage and damage by erosion , flooding , run -off or noxious materials 1 in solution . E . If branches or trunks are damaged , prune branches immediately and protect the cut ' or damaged areas with emulsified asphalt compounded specifically for horticultural use . ' F . Remove all damaged trees and plants that die or suffer permanent injury and replace them with a specimen of equal or better quality . rLast revised 7/17/02 01541 -2 EAST GIFFORD F:\Public Works\KeithM\Stormweter Projects\Gifford East\Construction Contract\Technical Specifications\Final Specifications\Division ' 1 \01541 - Protection of the Work and Property.doc