[Ord. 1290, 9/10/2012, § 22A-301]
1.
The following improvements (new or replacement) require construction
observation by the Borough Public Works Superintendent and the Borough
Engineer or their representative(s):
A.
Street, parking lot, and driveway paving, stone bedding, sub-grading
and preparation.
B.
Curbs, sidewalks, curb ramps and driveway aprons.
C.
Storm sewer structures and pipe installations.
D.
Stormwater management facility installation, berm compaction.
E.
Light pole foundations.
F.
Retaining walls.
G.
Traffic signal.
H.
Related construction associated with above.
2.
The Public Works Superintendent or Traffic Foreman and the Borough
Engineer must be notified 48 hours in advance of such installations
or repairs. Should the contractor or developer fail to notify the
above listed persons, the installation of any of the above will not
be approved. Disapproval means the installation of any of the above
be completely removed and replaced with no exceptions.
3.
Shop drawings shall be submitted to the Borough Engineer for review
and be approved prior to start of construction.
4.
All improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications
and design standards provided herein and/or other regulations from
Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT),
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), Bucks
County Conservations District (BCCD), and those of the agency or utility
owner having jurisdiction over the improvements. When there is a conflict
of specifications or design standards, the most restrictive parameter
shall be implemented.
5.
Prior to the start of all construction or maintenance activities,
the required permits and applicable notifications shall be obtained
from all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
6.
Maintenance and protection of traffic shall be addressed for all
construction, maintenance, and utility work on or adjacent to all
roads within the Borough. Guidelines as established by the PennDOT
Publication 408, Section 900, Traffic Accommodation and Control, latest
edition, and PennDOT Publication 213, Temporary Control Guidelines,
latest edition.
7.
Scaled dimensions shall not be used in any case. A clarification
must be obtained from the Engineer in cases of discrepancies or questions.
8.
When changes from the approved drawings and specifications become
necessary during construction, a written request shall be submitted
to the Borough Engineer for review and approval before execution of
such changes.
9.
Improvements shall be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) to the extent required by the ADA or as required by Borough
Council.
10.
The specifications outlined herein set forth basic principals and
guidelines and are considered minimum requirements for land development
and construction to promote the health, safety, and general welfare
of Borough residents. Existing site specific conditions and/or proposed
development considerations may dictate and increase in these minimum
standards.
