Section 880-RICR-00-00-4.15 - Construction Phase RequirementsA. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Prevention - Erosion controls shall be consistent with the R.I. Soil and Erosion Control Manual, incorporated above in § 4.3(F) of this Part and 250-RICR- 150-10-7. An erosion Control Plan must be submitted to TRC for review.B. Construction Access - Construction access shall be coordinated with QDC. The construction access road shall meet the requirements of the Rhode Island Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, incorporated above in § 4.3(F) of this Part.C. Storage and Equipment Fencing - All construction storage and equipment areas shall be fenced and shall be located on the site so as to minimize their impact on adjacent properties and public streets.D. Maintenance of Construction Sites 1. Temporary construction trailers and other temporary structures shall be removed from the site within thirty (30) days of the end of construction.2. Construction debris shall be removed periodically from the site.3. All trash shall be maintained in enclosed containers and removed from site on a weekly basis.4. Sanitary facility shall be provided for all construction sites and maintained by the contractor or property owner.E. Utility Installations and Inspections 1. The contractor is responsible for coordinating with the QDC Water Department, the QDC Sewer Department and the QDC Engineering Department, 48 hours in advance of any construction on the water, sewer, and/or drain lines.2. QDC staff shall inspect all connections to the QDC infrastructure and shall be present for all required testing.3. The contractor shall not install any utilities without written approval from QDC.4. The contractor must submit an as-built drawing, so-called, for all utilities to the design engineer for the record drawing, per § 4.15(G) of this Part.F. Periodic Inspections 1. All construction shall be subject to periodic inspections by QDC to ensure compliance with the approved Site Plans and the Rhode Island Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Manual, incorporated above in § 4.3(F) of this Part.2. If the construction site is not in compliance with the approved plans, QDC has the right to order a cease and desist on all work until the contractor remedies the issues on the cease and desist order.G. Record Drawing 1. The applicant's design engineer and/or surveyor of record of a completed project must submit a record drawing to QDC. No exceptions will be granted. The plan shall depict completed improvements, site features and the location of all utilities (above and below ground). The record drawing shall be certified and stamped by the appropriate design professional. Improvements and site features shall include but are not limited to property information, environmental resources, buildings, roadways, sidewalks, curbing/berm, stormwater management systems, clearing/tree-line, planting features, permanent structures, signage, roadway/parking markings, and utilities. In addition, the record drawing shall be developed per the QDC record drawing checklist found in the Development Regulation's Guidance Document.2. Applicant must provide certifications from registered design engineers and registered land surveyors that construction was completed according to QDC approved plans, conditions and remarks.3. A record drawing deposit is required to be paid by the applicant to QDC at the time of the project approval. The deposit will be returned to the applicant upon receipt and approval of the record drawing, provided that it is submitted within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy by the Rhode Island Building Code Commission. If the record drawing is not submitted within the required thirty (30) days, the deposit will be reduced by 1/60th of the total amount for each day after the thirty (30) days to a maximum duration of sixty (60) days. After sixty (60) days the deposit is no longer returnable and QDC will proceed to have the plan produced accordingly. The deposit shall be calculated as follows: a. $5,000 for structures less than 50,000 square feet of gross floor area b. $7,500 for structures between 50,000 and 100,000 square feet of the gross floor area c. $10,000 for structures greater than 100,000 square feet of gross floor area H. Maintenance - Owner/Occupants Responsibilities - The original construction and appearance of the site and all buildings and improvements on the premises shall be maintained in good repair and in safe, clean and sanitary condition and shall conform to all federal, state, and municipal statutes, ordinances and regulations. I. Repairs after Damage 1. Any damaged structure, accessways or parking lot surface shall be restored or replaced to its original condition as promptly as the extent of the damage will permit.2. Protection against Vandals - Buildings and property shall be properly secured in order to prevent entrance by vandals.3. Maintenance of Grounds - All grounds shall be maintained in a safe, clean and orderly manner. Accessways, paved areas, lighting and signage shall be maintained in good repair. Drainage systems shall be maintained clean and free of obstacles.4. Maintenance of Plant Materials - Trees and other landscaping shall be properly planted and staked in accordance with the approved landscape plan. The developer shall make provisions for regular watering and maintenance until they are established as defined by the landscape plan.5. All plantings shall be maintained in a healthy condition with proper maintenance carried out on a regular basis.6. Replacement of Plants - Dead or dying plants shall be removed in thirty (30) days and replaced as quickly as possible subject to seasonal limitations.880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-4.15
Amended effective 11/27/2018