Common use of EXCAVATION AND DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL Clause in Contracts

EXCAVATION AND DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL. The City shall specify if trenches or excavations under or adjacent to the road surface shall be sheeted, shored and/or braced in such a manner as to prevent caving, loss, or settlement of foundation material supporting the pavement. Excavated material shall be stocked in such locations that it does not obstruct vision on the traveled portion of the road and in such a manner that it will interfere as little as possible with the flow of traffic. Sod and topsoil shall be stocked separately from other excavated material. The applicant shall dispose of all surplus and unsuitable material outside of the limits of the highway unless the permit provides for disposal at approved locations within the right-of-way. In the latter case, the material shall be leveled and trimmed in an approved manner.