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Appendix D Page D-1 <br /> Standard Specifications for Grading <br /> Section 1 - General <br /> CTE, Cal, Inc. (CTE) presents the following standard recommendations for grading and other <br /> associated operations on construction projects. These guidelines should be considered a portion <br /> of the project specifications. Recommendations contained in the body of the previously <br /> presented soils report shall supersede the recommendations and or requirements as specified <br /> herein. The project geotechnical consultant shall interpret disputes arising out of interpretation <br /> of the recommendations contained in the soils report or specifications contained herein. <br /> Section 2 - Responsibilities of Project Personnel <br /> The geotechnical consultant should provide observation and testing services sufficient to general <br /> conformance with project specifications and standard grading practices. The geotechnical <br /> consultant should report any deviations to the client or his authorized representative. <br /> The Client should be chiefly responsible for all aspects of the project. He or his authorized <br /> representative has the responsibility of reviewing the findings and recommendations of the <br /> geotechnical consultant. He shall authorize or cause to have authorized the Contractor and/or <br /> other consultants to perform work and/or provide services. During grading the Client or his <br /> authorized representative should remain on-site or should remain reasonably accessible to all <br /> concerned parties in order to make decisions necessary to maintain the flow of the project. <br /> The Contractor is responsible for the safety of the project and satisfactory completion of all <br /> grading and other associated operations on construction projects, including, but not limited to, <br /> earth work in accordance with the project plans, specifications and controlling agency <br /> requirements. <br /> Section 3 - Preconstruction Meeting <br /> A preconstruction site meeting should be arranged by the owner and/or client and should include <br /> the grading contractor, design engineer, geotechnical consultant, owner's representative and <br /> representatives of the appropriate governing authorities. <br /> Section 4 - Site Preparation <br /> The client or contractor should obtain the required approvals from the controlling authorities for <br /> the project prior, during and/or after demolition, site preparation and removals, etc. The <br /> appropriate approvals should be obtained prior to proceeding with grading operations. <br /> STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS OF GRADING <br /> Page 1 of 26 <br />