A.
Improvements constructed in the Town of Schodack as
part of a subdivision or site plan development shall meet these minimum
standards.
B.
The purpose of these standards is to ensure that any
privately constructed improvements which may at some future date be
owned by the Town of Schodack will not adversely impact the general
health and safety of the people of the Town of Schodack and can be
economically maintained and operated by the town.
C.
These minimum standards do not limit consideration
of alternative construction materials and methods when warranted.
Prior to the construction of any improvements,
a site development permit shall be obtained from the Building Inspector.
No improvements shall be made until all necessary federal, state and
local permits (including necessary site plan and subdivision approvals)
are obtained and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR)[1] has been complied with.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Environmental Conservation
Law § 8-0101 et seq.
Information to be submitted shall be as follows:
B.
The name and address of the contractor(s) performing
the work.
C.
The name and telephone number of the owner's representative
in charge of the work.
D.
A construction schedule.
E.
A quality assurance plan indicating the frequency
and type of inspections and tests required and who will be making
the inspections and performing the tests.
F.
Product data and/or shop drawings for manufactured
and fabricated materials to be incorporated into the work.
G.
Certificates of compliance with referenced specifications
will be required upon request.
H.
As-built plans showing the actual field locations
and elevations of improvements as constructed.
A.
Notification.
(1)
The applicant shall notify the Town Engineer and/or
Building Inspector 48 hours prior to the start of any work and at
other times noted herein so that appropriate inspections can be made
by the town or town's representative. Such inspections shall not relieve
the applicant's obligation to perform the work in compliance with
these standards and the approved plans.
(2)
Notifications shall be made prior to:
(a)
Site clearing.
(b)
Subgrade preparation.
(c)
Proof rolling of subgrade.
(d)
Gravel subbase installation.
(e)
Compaction tests.
(f)
Asphalt paving.
(g)
The installation of water, sewer or storm pipe.
(h)
The backfill of water, sewer or storm pipe.
(i)
The testing of water and sewer pipes.
(j)
Other inspections as detailed in the quality
assurance plan.
B.
Applicant's engineer.
(1)
The applicant shall also employ a professional engineer
to make periodic inspections of the work as detailed in the quality
assurance plan.
(2)
The applicant's engineer shall provide weekly inspection
reports to the town of the work progress.
(3)
The applicant's engineer shall provide written certification
that the constructed improvements meet these minimum construction
standards and are in conformance with the approved plans and specifications.
A.
Policy.
(1)
Acceptance of street, utilities and other improvements
for town ownership shall be at the discretion of the Town Board.
(2)
The Town Board may refuse to accept any improvements,
notwithstanding that the improvements conform to the Design and Construction
Standards.
(3)
The Town Board may, at its discretion, accept a proposed
street or highway notwithstanding that it does not conform to all
provisions of the Subdivision Regulations and Design and Construction
Standards if, in the Town Board's judgment, the public interest will
best be served by such acceptance and subject to such conditions as
the Town Board may impose.
B.
Submittals. In addition to submittals required elsewhere
in these specifications, the following items shall be submitted for
dedication of streets or parcels of land to the town:
C.
Time of acceptance.
(1)
No street or improvements shall be accepted until
one year from the date of completion as determined by an acceptable
final inspection by the Town Engineer and certification by the applicant's
engineer.
(2)
The town may waive placement of the top course of
pavement on streets until after the one-year waiting period for acceptance.
A performance guaranty for the construction of the top course shall
be provided.
D.
Maintenance bond. A maintenance bond or letter of
credit in an amount acceptable to the Town Engineer shall be posted
for a one-year maintenance period after acceptance. The bond or letter
of credit shall be in a form acceptable to the Town Attorney.
E.
Maintenance and repairs of nondedicated roads.
(1)
The applicant is responsible for all maintenance,
repairs and liability of nondedicated roads.
(2)
It is the applicant's responsibility to keep private
roads in a safe and well-maintained condition.
(3)
The town may agree, upon request of the applicant,
to accept responsibility for snow and ice control on approved roads
during the one-year waiting period for dedication without risk of
costs for damages incurred.
