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Countryside · 7.10.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific requirements for construction methods in rights of way, including detailed regulations for boring/jacking and trenching, with a focus on safety, environmental protection (tree preservation), and adherence to external standards.

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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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Oak Brook · 8.6.17

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material standards for small wireless facilities in Oak Brook's rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching techniques, including requirements for pit management, bore diameters, and tree preservation.

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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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Lindenhurst · 161.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section details specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities within rights-of-way in Lindenhurst. It outlines regulations for boring/jacking operations, including pit placement, shoring, and diameter limitations, as well as trenching standards referencing IDOT specifications.

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more than 1 inch (25 mm). (d) Borings With Diameters 6 Inches Or Less. Borings of 6 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.

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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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Harvey · 12.26.160

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific standards for construction methods in rights-of-way, including detailed requirements for boring/jacking operations (pit dimensions, shoring, wet boring prohibitions, auger specifications) and trenching (adherence to IDOT specifications, minimizing open trench length). It also includes a provision for tree preservation.

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inch (25 mm). d. 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. 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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Cicero · 82.353

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section of the Cicero municipal ordinance outlines standards for construction methods in rights-of-way, specifically detailing requirements for boring/jacking and trenching operations, including pit management, wet boring prohibitions, auger specifications, and tree preservation.

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following pipe by more than one inch. 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 town 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 town 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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Chicago Heights · 401/2.45

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities in public rights-of-way in Chicago Heights. It details standards for boring, jacking, and trenching, including pit excavation timing, shoring, and restrictions on wet boring and auger sizes, with a focus on tree preservation.

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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 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. (iii) 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. (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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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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Hanover Park · 86.226

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines construction methods and materials for utility facilities in rights-of-way, detailing requirements for boring, jacking, and trenching, including pit management, specific boring techniques, and adherence to IDOT standards.

Section Text
more than one inch (25 mm). (iv) 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. (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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La Grange · 5.5.75

Construction Methods and Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities within public rights-of-way in La Grange. It details standards for boring/jacking operations, including pit dimensions, timing, shoring, and diameter limitations, as well as requirements for trenching based on IDOT 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 must comply with the requirements of this Code. (2) Trenching. Trenching for Facility installation, repair, or maintenance on Rights...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the Roadway, excavated material must be hauled to an off-road location. c. Drip line of trees. The Utility may 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 must 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 Hazel Crest · 18.135

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and materials for utility facilities within public rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching techniques, including requirements for pits, shoring, wet boring, auger usage, and tree preservation.

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inch (25 mm). d. 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. 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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Barrington · 8.3.16

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific standards and requirements for construction methods in public rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching techniques. It details pit dimensions, excavation timelines, shoring requirements, and specific methods for different bore diameters, with provisions for tree preservation.

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following pipe by more than one inch. 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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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.

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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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St. Charles · 13.22.016

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material standards for utility facilities within St. Charles' rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching techniques, including requirements for pit excavation, shoring, wet boring prohibitions, auger use for larger borings, and tree preservation.

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than one inch (25 mm). d. 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. 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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Campton Hills · 8.1.10

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section establishes standards for construction methods within public rights-of-way, specifically detailing requirements for boring/jacking and trenching operations. It includes provisions for pit excavation, shoring, diameter limitations for boring, 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 shall be bored under or around the root system and may be required to be approved by a certified arborist. 2.   Trenching...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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Niles · 96.116

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and materials for utility facilities within public rights-of-way in Niles. It details requirements for boring/jacking operations, including pit management and shoring, and references IDOT specifications for trenching.

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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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.

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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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Lakemoor · 49.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for facilities in public rights-of-way in Lakemoor, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching operations. It details requirements for pit excavation, shoring, boring diameters, and tree preservation, and cross-references IDOT specifications for trenching.

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 lDOT’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.

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 the current edition
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Vernon Hills · Section 1.15

Construction Methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities within Vernon Hills' rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching techniques. It details safety, operational, and preservation standards for these activities.

Section Text
more than one inch (25 mm). iv) 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. 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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Steger · 19.16

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities within Steger's rights-of-way, detailing standards for boring/jacking and trenching 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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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.

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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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Wheeling · 11.12.160

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities in Wheeling's rights-of-way. It details regulations for boring, jacking, and trenching, including pit management, diameter limitations, and environmental considerations like tree preservation.

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more than one inch (twenty-five 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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Western Springs · 8.11.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and materials for utility facilities on rights-of-way in Western Springs, detailing requirements for boring, jacking, and trenching operations, with a focus on safety and preservation of public infrastructure and trees.

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more than one inch (1.00"). d.   Borings With Diameters Six Inches Or Less: Borings of six inches (6.00") 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...Village of Western Springs ROW shall comply with the requirements of OSHA standard 29 CFR section 1926, subpart P, "excavations". c.   Tree Drip Line: 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 For Road
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Cary · 12.18.160

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific standards and requirements for construction methods used in public rights-of-way, including detailed rules for boring/jacking and trenching operations, with a focus on safety and minimizing disruption.

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inch (25 mm). d. 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. e. Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved shall be bored under or around the root system. 2. Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair or maintenance on rights-of-way shall...excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. c. Protection of tree drip lines. 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 Village's design manual
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