Facility Grading Clause Samples
The Facility Grading clause establishes a system for evaluating and categorizing the quality, condition, or compliance of a facility according to predefined standards. In practice, this clause outlines the criteria and procedures for assigning grades or ratings to a facility, which may involve regular inspections, performance assessments, or adherence to regulatory benchmarks. Its core function is to provide an objective framework for measuring facility standards, thereby ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in facility management.
Facility Grading. Facility grading shall include the following items: Shape the natural grade as required to accommodate permanent Facility equipment and construction facilities while minimizing earthwork Obtain proper cross section, longitudinal slopes, and curvature for roads Raise grade if necessary to eliminate flooding from external water courses due to the 100-year rainfall. The 100-year runoff from uphill drainage areas shall be diverted around the Facility and returned to the natural drainage course in a manner acceptable to the permitting agency. The plant grade shall be located at least 3 feet above 100-year flood level Construct adequate in-plant surface drainage to discharge the 10-year runoff without flooding roads and the 50-year runoff without flooding plant facilities Prepare excavation for storm water pond dikes Obtain proper area slopes to provide drainage without ponding Construct stable, erosion-resistant earthen side slopes Prepare sub-grade for foundations, including consolidation, soil remediation, mass excavation and backfill, pile driving, etc. as required to mitigate unacceptable settlements and to provide sound bearing for the facilities. These provisions shall meet or exceed the requirements noted in the geotechnical report. Prepare sub-grade to receive fills, where required Prepare site grading that shall incorporate site slope, site drainage, road and erosion protection Remove root mats to a depth of not less than 6 inches below existing grade; holes shall be refilled with material suitable for embankment and compacted. Identify environmentally sensitive areas and protect them during construction.
9.7.1. Earthwork Excavation, grading, backfilling, and compaction shall be performed as dictated by the soil characteristics of the site, geotechnical study, the Facility design criteria, applicable codes and standards, and good engineering practices. Earthwork shall be performed in accordance with applicable regulations and permits. The work shall include removing and disposing of unsuitable materials such as organic matter from areas on which fill is to be placed, and excavating and deposing of materials from areas where existing grade is to be raised. Grading of cuts, fills, and drainage ditches shall be provided as required. At no time will filling operations proceed when the ground or fill material is water soaked.
9.7.1. 1Grading Graded areas shall be smooth, compacted, free from irregular surface changes, and sloped to drain. The final grade ad...