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SECTION 02100 SITE PREPARATION PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 SCOPE OF WORK A. This Section covers clearing and grubbing of the construction site as specified herein. B. Clear and grub the area within the limits of construction as required. The ENGINEER shall establish the length and width of the area to be cleared and grubbed prior to the beginning of any work. PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) PART 3 - EXECUTION ' 3.01 CLEARING A. The surface of the ground for the area to be cleared and grubbed shall be completely cleared, as indicated on the plans, as well other objectionable obstructions resting on or protruding through the surface of the ground. However, those trees that are designated on the plans to remain shall be preserved as hereinafter specified. Clearing operations shall be conducted so as to prevent damage to existing structures and installations, and to those under construction, so as to provide for the safety of employees and others. Clearing for structures shall consist of topsoil, vegetation and lime sludge removal. 3.02 GRUBBING A. Grubbing shall consist of the complete removal of all stumps, roots larger than 1 1/2 inches in diameter, matted roots, brush, timber, logs and any other organic or metallic debris resting on, under or protruding through the surface of the ground to a depth of 18 inches below the subgrade. All depressions excavated below the original ground surface for or by the removal of such objects, shall be refilled with suitable materials and compacted to a density conforming to the surrounding ground surface. B. In areas so designated, top soil, not muck shall be stockpiled. Topsoil so stockpiled shall be protected until it is placed as specified. Any topsoil remaining after all work is in place shall be disposed of by the Contractor in the manner specified in Section 02221. 06/06 _ 02100 1 03- 4138.0