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with the Owner of the utility, structure or o`9truction involved. In those instances where their relocation or reconstruction is impracticable, a devia- tion from the grade will be ordered and the change shall be made in the manner directed with extra compensation allowed therefore, at unit prices, if appli- cable. 24,000.3.D4. Deviation with Engineer's Consent: No deviation shall be made from the required line or grade except with the written consent of the Engi- neer. 24,000.3.DS. Subsurface Fxploration: It Shall he the Contractor's responsi- bility to determine and verify the location (if existing pipes, valves or other underground structures as necessary to progress with the work with no addi- tional compensation allowed. The Engineer shall make all known records avail- able.. All known utilities are designated on the plans in a general way as stated in Section 24,000.3.n2. 24,000.3.D6. Overhead Utilities 8 Obstructions: Overhead utilities, poles, etc., shall be protected against damage by the Contractor and if damaged by the Contractor, shall he replaced by him. Shnuld it become necessary during the progress of the work to remove or relocate existing poles, overhead utili- ties and obstructions, the Owner shall cause the same to be done at no expense to the Contractor unless otherwise provided for the "Special Provisions" or "Specific Requirement." It will be the duty -.f the Contractor to visit the site and make exact determination of the existence of any s►ich facility prior to the submission of his bid. 24,000.3.E. EXCAVATION 6 PREPARATION )F TRENCH: 24,000.3.E1. Description: The trench shall he dug to the alignment and depth shown on the plans and only so far in advance of pipe laying as Engineer shall specify. The trench shall be so braced (Section 24,000.3.Ell) and drained that workmen may work safely and efficiently therein. All trenches shall be excavated and/or sheeted and braced in accordance with applicable State Regu- lations relating to induatrial safety to a safe angle of repose. Stich angle of repose shall be no less than that required by the Accident Prevention Divi- sion of the State Industrial Commission or the requirements of the Occupation- al Safety and Health Act (OSHA) whichever is more restrictive. All surface water and ground water discharges shall he conducted to natural drainage channels, drains or Storm Fewer+. 24,000.3.E2. Width: The trench width at the top of the excavatian may vary with and depend upon the depth of trench and the nat�ire of the excavatedi mate- - �... rial encountered, but in any case shall be eat ampl, width to ptrmit the pipe to he laid anti jointed properly and the hackfill to he placed and compacted properly. The minimum width of unsheeted trench shall be It+ inches and for pipe 10 inches or larger at least ono- foot greater than the nominal diameter of the pipe. All trenches shall bP excavated to crinform to the State Indus- trial Commission Safety requirements and applic.ahlP ()SHA 14andar4s. V. 2/84/4554h Copyright 11+t+4 6onest.roo, Ronene. Anderiik Aaeoctates, Inc. •