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Manhattan · 8.6.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific standards and requirements for construction methods, particularly boring or jacking and trenching, within public rights of way in Manhattan. It references IDOT specifications and details requirements for pit excavation, shoring, wet boring, bore diameter limitations, and tree preservation.

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village engineer. d.   Borings With Diameters Six Inches Or Less: Borings of six inches (6") or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, directional drilling, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e.   Tree Preservation: Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. 2.   Trenching: Trenching for all areas, and especially for paved or hard surface...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off road location. c.   Drip Lines Of Trees: The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. 3.   Backfilling: a.   Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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South Chicago Heights · 82.466

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and materials for utility facilities in rights-of-way, detailing requirements for boring/jacking operations, including pit management, shoring, diameter limitations, and tree preservation. It also references IDOT standards for trenching and limits open trench lengths.

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more than one inch (25 mm). d. Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. c. Drip line of trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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West Dundee · 8.9.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities in rights-of-way, detailing standards for boring, jacking, and trenching operations, including safety and environmental considerations.

Section Text
than one inch (1") (25 mm). d.   Borings With Diameters Six Inches Or Less: Borings of six inches (6") or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e.   Tree Preservation: Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. 2.   Trenching: Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off road location. c.   Drip Line Of Trees: The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. 3.   Backfilling: a.   Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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University Park · 1028.16

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities in public rights-of-way within University Park. It details standards for boring, jacking, trenching, and addresses tree preservation during these operations.

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inch (25 mm). iv. Borings with diameters six (6) inches or less. Borings of six (6) inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. v. Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. iii. Drip line of trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. i. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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Lemont · 12.30.160

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities in public rights-of-way, detailing standards for boring/jacking operations, trenching, and tree preservation. It mandates adherence to IDOT specifications for trenching and includes detailed requirements for pit management, wet boring, and auger/pipe usage for different bore diameters.

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more than one inch (25 mm). d. Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. c. Drip line of trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with the current edition
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Gilberts · 9.8C-10

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for facilities in public rights-of-way, detailing standards for boring, jacking, and trenching operations, including pit management, excavation timing, shoring, and tree preservation.

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more than one inch (25 mm). d. Borings with Diameters Six Inches or Less: Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree Preservation: Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. 2. Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off road location. c. Drip Line of Trees: The permittee shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved. 3. Backfilling. a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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Homewood · 34.340

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utilities within Homewood's rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching operations, with detailed provisions for pit management, wet boring, auger usage, and tree preservation.

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more than one inch (25 mm). d. Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. c. Drip line of trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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Waukegan · 14.1166

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines construction methods and materials for utility facilities in Waukegan's rights-of-way, referencing IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. It details requirements for boring/jacking and trenching, including pit management, wet boring prohibitions, diameter limitations, and tree preservation.

Section Text
advance by the city engineer. d. Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, directional drilling, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the city to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. c. Drip line of trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the city to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's Standard Specifications
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Fox Lake · 7.1D-16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities in rights-of-way in Fox Lake, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching techniques, including specific regulations for pit dimensions, excavation timelines, and pipe diameters, as well as tree preservation measures.

Section Text
than one inch (1") (25 mm). d.   Borings With Diameters Six Inches Or Less: Borings of six inches (6") or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e.   Tree Preservation: Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. 2.   Trenching: Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off road location. c.   Drip Line Of Trees: The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. 3.   Backfilling: a.   Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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La Grange Park · 98.016

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for boring, jacking, and trenching within La Grange Park's rights-of-way. It details requirements for pit excavation, shoring, wet boring, auger usage, and tree preservation during these operations.

Section Text
more than one inch (25 mm). (d) Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. (e) Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. (c) Drip line of trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling . (a)   Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's Standard Specifications
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Hinsdale · 7.1G-16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines construction methods and materials for utility facilities in Hinsdale's rights-of-way, specifying requirements for boring, jacking, and trenching operations to ensure safety and minimize disruption.

Section Text
than one inch (1") (25 mm). d.   Borings With Diameters Six Inches Or Less: Borings of six inches (6") or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e.   Tree Preservation: Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. 2.   Trenching: Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off road location. c.   Drip Line Of Trees: The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. 3.   Backfilling: a.   Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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Itasca · 56.17

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific requirements for boring or jacking and trenching operations within public rights-of-way in Itasca. It details pit dimensions, timing, safety measures, and methods for different boring diameters, as well as referencing IDOT specifications for trenching.

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more than one inch (25 mm). (d) Borings with Diameters Six Inches or Less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. (e) Tree Preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching . Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. (c) Drip Line of Trees. The entity shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling . (a) Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's Standard Specifications
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Batavia · 7.4.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities in Batavia's rights-of-way, including detailed regulations for boring/jacking and trenching operations, with specific considerations for pit management, boring diameter, and tree preservation.

Section Text
than one inch (1") (25 mm). d.   Borings With Diameters Six Inches Or Less: Borings of six inches (6") or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e.   Tree Preservation: Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the city to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. 2.   Trenching: Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off road location. c.   Drip Line Of Trees: The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the city to be preserved. 3.   Backfilling: a.   Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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Stickney · 86.266

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities within village rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching operations to ensure safety and minimize disruption.

Section Text
more than one inch (25 mm). d. Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. c. Drip line of trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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Elwood · 51.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities within public rights-of-way in Elwood. It details standards for boring, jacking, and trenching operations, including pit management, boring techniques based on diameter, and tree preservation measures.

Section Text
more than one inch (25 mm). (d) Borings with diameter six inches or less . Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. (e) Tree preservation . Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. (c) Drip line of trees . The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. (a)   Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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Matteson · 100.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific standards and requirements for construction methods used in rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching techniques. It details pit requirements, excavation timelines, shoring standards, and specifications for different boring diameters, as well as tree preservation measures.

Section Text
more than one inch (25 mm). (d) Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. (e) Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. (c) Drip line of trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. (a)   Any pit, trench or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT’s Standard Specifications
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Bartlett · 7.6.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities in Bartlett's rights-of-way, specifying procedures for boring/jacking and trenching, including pit management, pipe diameters, and tree preservation.

Section Text
than one inch (1") (25 mm). d.   Borings With Diameters Six Inches Or Less: Borings of six inches (6") or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e.   Tree Preservation: Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. 2.   Trenching: Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off road location. c.   Drip Line Of Trees: The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. 3.   Backfilling: a.   Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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Grayslake · 15.44.160

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods for utility facilities in rights-of-way, detailing requirements for boring, jacking, and trenching, including pit management, pipe sizing, and tree preservation.

Section Text
more than one inch (25 mm). d. Borings with Diameters 6 Inches or Less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree Preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. 2. Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. c. Drip Line of Trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. 3. Backfilling. a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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Hinsdale · 7.1G-16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines construction methods and materials for utility facilities in Hinsdale's rights-of-way, specifying requirements for boring, jacking, and trenching operations to ensure safety and minimize disruption.

Section Text
than one inch (1") (25 mm). d.   Borings With Diameters Six Inches Or Less: Borings of six inches (6") or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e.   Tree Preservation: Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. 2.   Trenching: Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off road location. c.   Drip Line Of Trees: The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. 3.   Backfilling: a.   Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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Willow Springs · 5.5.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific standards and requirements for construction methods in rights-of-way, focusing on boring and jacking techniques, including requirements for pit locations, excavation timelines, shoring, and specific methods based on bore diameter. It also touches on tree preservation and trenching practices.

Section Text
advance by the Village Engineer. (v) Borings with Diameters 6 Inches or Less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either directional drilling, jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. (vi) Tree Preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. b. Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. (iii) Drip Line of Trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved. c. Backfilling. (i) Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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Norridge · 82.116

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material standards for utility facilities in Norridge's public rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking techniques and trenching procedures, including requirements for open trenches and tree preservation.

Section Text
more than one inch (25 mm). d. Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. 2. Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. c. Drip line of trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. 3. Backfilling. a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's Standard Specifications
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South Elgin · 53.33

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for boring, jacking, and trenching operations within South Elgin's rights-of-way, including provisions for pit management, shoring, and tree preservation.

Section Text
more than one inch (25 mm). (d) Borings with diameters of six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. (e) Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. (c) Drip line of trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any, tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. (a)   Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT’s Standard Specifications
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Melrose Park · 12.60.160

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific standards for construction methods within Melrose Park's rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching operations. It details requirements for pit excavation, shoring, permissible boring techniques based on diameter, and mandates tree preservation during underground work.

Section Text
more than one inch (25 mm). d. Borings with Diameters Six Inches or Less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree Preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. 2. Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. c. Drip Line of Trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. 3. Backfilling. a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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East Dundee · 54.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific standards for construction methods within rights-of-way, detailing requirements for boring/jacking operations including pit management, shoring, and equipment specifications, as well as trenching practices that must adhere to state road construction specifications.

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more than one inch (25 mm). (d)   Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. (e)   Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. (c)   Drip line of trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. (a)   Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's Standard Specifications
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Palos Park · 1030.16

Construction Methods And Materials.

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities in Palos Park's rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching techniques, including pit management, diameter restrictions, and tree preservation.

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more than one inch (25 mm). D.   Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. E.   Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching . Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. C.   Drip line of trees. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling . A.   Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications
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