Approval of the preliminary plat shall constitute
approval of the basic layout of the subdivision or site plan and off-site
improvements, materials and type of construction to be used, pipe
sizes, typical sections, basic design criteria and other matters of
a fundamental nature affecting the subdivision or site plan. It shall
not constitute final approval of the precise location of all lot lines,
improvements, etc., or the precise number and location of all appurtenances
or other details.
Approval of the final plat shall constitute
final approval of the precise layout of the subdivision or site plan
and all improvements, including all the various details connected
therewith. It shall not, however, preclude the various municipal bodies
having jurisdiction from requiring work not shown on the plans where
such work is necessary to ensure the integrity of the improvements
which are shown on the plans. Such unforeseen work would primarily
involve, without limitation, construction of underdrains in areas
where, in the opinion of the Engineer, a high water table would threaten
the integrity of street pavement or removal of unstable soils where
they would be unsatisfactory as a foundation or subgrade material
for any of the various improvements.
A.Â
Inspections will be made at the times outlined below.
The developer shall give the Engineer notice of the need for inspection
by no later than 4:00 p.m. of the second business day preceding the
day on which such inspection will be required.
B.Â
In general, inspection will not be continuous during
construction work. Visual inspection will be carried out periodically
as the work progresses to check those aspects of the work which cannot
be properly inspected subsequent to its completion. However, checks
for grade, alignment, thickness, gradation, etc., will be made periodically
after completion of the work. It is the intention of these regulations
that proper performance of the work is solely the responsibility of
the developer.
C.Â
Any policing or supervision of the work necessary
to ensure proper performance shall be carried out by the developer,
not the municipal bodies. Inspection carried out by agents of municipal
bodies are for the purpose of advising the municipality concerning
the acceptability of the work, not for policing or supervising the
work. Also, the Engineer will be available on request to provide advice
to the developer concerning proper procedure and acceptability of
the work and for assistance in resolution of any problems which may
arise.
D.Â
Inspection times.
(1)Â
All pipe work and appurtenances shall be inspected
prior to being backfilled and subsequent to being backfilled. Where
backfill is to be made continuously, as pipe is laid, inspection may
be continuous. A television investigation of all storm drainage pipes
shall be performed by the developer and witnessed by the Township
Engineer as part of the final inspection process prior to the release
of performance guaranties and acceptance of the subject improvements.
(2)Â
On street paving work, the subgrade shall be inspected
prior to placing base course material; the first course pavement and
subsequent to the base course; prior to second course pavement and
subsequent to first course pavement; and the finished pavement subsequent
to placing of the second course pavement. Thickness and gradation
of the base course and pavement and bituminous content of the pavement
will be checked after construction thereof. The contractor shall cut
pavement samples if directed by the Engineer in order that such checks
can be made.
(3)Â
Curb, gutter and sidewalks will be inspected subsequent
to form setting and prior to pouring and subsequent to pouring and
finishing. The curing method shall also be inspected. Compaction of
the subgrade shall be approved by the Engineer prior to setting forms.
(4)Â
Until public improvements have been deeded to the
Township, inspections of all completed improvements will be performed
to insure that the improvements are being properly maintained. These
inspections will be made at six-month intervals, unless otherwise
specified by the Township Engineer. The contractor shall complete,
in a timely fashion, any necessary remedial construction as directed
by the Township Engineer. If necessary, the Township Engineer may
recommend withholding building permits until remedial work is satisfactorily
completed.
E.Â
In addition to the above inspections, the Engineer
or his representatives will make periodic visits to the project as
they may deem necessary to properly check and inspect work being performed.
F.Â
The developer shall provide free and adequate access
to all parts of the work for inspection by the Engineer or his representatives
and shall provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, machinery,
etc., as may be required for proper inspection of the work.
The developer shall at all times during the
course of the work:
