A.
Subdivision Inspection Agent. The developer shall provide the Town
Administrator with written notice at least 14 days prior to beginning
street construction. The Town Administrator shall, upon receipt of
such notification, appoint a Subdivision Inspection Agent for the
project and instruct said Agent to make continuing inspections of
the work to insure that all requirements are adhered to.
B.
Inspection fee. Prior to commencement of street construction, the
developer shall provide to the Town Administrator an inspection fee
deposit to be placed into the review escrow account per § 191-6.1.
The deposit shall equal 1% of the estimated construction cost of the
development calculated per Form J,[1] or such alternative initial estimate of likely inspection
cost as may be agreed upon by the developer, the Subdivision Inspection
Agent, and the Town Administrator. All Town costs for the Inspection
Agent shall be paid from the review escrow account. The Board's
professional engineer will observe the work with respect to use of
sound construction practices. The professional engineer will not direct
or supervise the work or establish construction practices. Observation
by the engineer does not relieve the developer of their sole responsibility
for proper execution of the work.
[1]
Editor's Note: Form J is included at the end of these
regulations.
C.
Responsibility. It is the developer's sole responsibility to
satisfactorily complete the construction of all required subdivision
improvements.
D.
General requirements.
(1)
Construction of subdivision improvements.
(a)
Construction of the subdivision improvements shall conform to
the approved definitive subdivision plan, all related conditions of
approval and covenants.
(b)
Construction of the subdivision improvements shall conform to
all requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of
Public Works, Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, 1988
Edition, including the latest addenda, revisions and supplements,
all of which are hereinafter referred to as the "Standard Specifications."
(c)
Construction of the subdivision improvements shall also conform
to all requirements of the Street and Highway Rules and Regulations
of the Blackstone Department of Public Works, Water Distribution System
Rules and Regulations of the Blackstone Water Division, and the Sanitary
Sewer Use Rules and Regulations of the Sewer Division.
(d)
In the case of conflict between the Standard Specifications
and the above municipal standards, the more stringent requirements
shall govern.
(2)
Superintendent - The developer shall designate a superintendent in
writing who is authorized to serve as the developer's representative
who shall be on site at all times during construction. Representations
by the superintendent shall be binding on the developer.
(3)
Emergency contact - The developer shall provide the name and telephone
number of at least two contacts available on a twenty-four-hour basis
during construction.
(4)
Layout - The developer shall engage at their expense a professional
engineer or professional land surveyor to establish lines and grades.
(5)
Testing - The developer shall engage at their expense a professional
testing laboratory to furnish required tests and reports. The laboratory
shall be acceptable to the Board, and shall maintain current certification
from state and federal agencies having jurisdiction.
(7)
Preconstruction conference. At least 14 days prior to the start of
construction the developer shall notify the Planning Board and request
that a pre-construction conference be scheduled at a place and time
determined by the Board.
E.
Submissions.
(1)
The developer shall submit the following at least 14 days prior to
installation:
(a)
Copies of all required Town, state, and federal permits, approval,
and authorizations.
(b)
Any applicable order of conditions.
(c)
Materials certificates indicating that all materials used in
the work conform to the requirements of the approved definitive plan,
related conditions and covenants, and these rules and regulations.
(d)
Shop drawings of all structures, pipe, and components.
(e)
Gradation tests for mineral aggregates used in roadway and sidewalk
construction.
(f)
Pavement job mix formula.
(g)
Detailed plans and procedures for dewatering operations.
(2)
The developer shall submit the following upon completion of construction:
(a)
Mandrel, pressure, and leakage tests for sanitary sewer system.
(b)
Pressure, leakage, and disinfection tests for water distribution
system.
(c)
Engineer's certification that the subdivision improvements
fully conform to all requirements of approved definitive plan, related
conditions and covenants, and these rules and regulations.
(d)
Surveyors certification that all bounds are installed in the
locations indicated on the definitive plan.
(3)
Daily logs - The developer shall maintain daily logs of work in progress
and submit copies to the Planning Board and its engineering consultant
on a weekly basis.
(4)
Certifications - The developer shall engage a professional land surveyor
to perform on-site surveys during construction. The professional land
surveyor shall provide written certifications as follows:
(a)
Alignment, grade, and cross slope of the subgrade prior to placing
the sand-gravel base.
(b)
Alignment, grade, and cross slope of the dense graded layer
prior to placing the pavement binder course.
(c)
Curb layout prior to placing the top course of pavement.
(d)
Alignment, grade, and cross slope of the pavement binder course
prior to placing the pavement top course.
(e)
Location of bounds.
(5)
Limitation - Review of submissions by the Board or its agents is
intended to provide a general indication of the nature of the work
and is not intended to warrantee proper construction.
F.
Required facilities. The developer shall provide temporary toilets
and potable water.
G.
Maintenance of traffic plan.
(1)
Plan requirements. The developer shall submit detailed plans indicating
the personnel, equipment, traffic control devices, barricades, cones,
signage, uniformed traffic officers, and other measures required to
maintain two-way traffic on all public and private roads and to minimize
congestion and maximize safety on roads impacted by construction traffic.
(2)
Construction traffic. At the Board's option, the plan shall
include a week-by-week forecast of truck traffic and construction
worker trips.
(3)
Construction signs. Immediately following lot release, a street name
sign shall be provided and a sign shall be affixed below the street
name bearing the legend "Private Way." The "Private Way" sign shall
remain in place until the final street acceptance. A sign shall be
installed that is visible to traffic leaving the subdivision that
bears the legend "Entering a Public Way."
(4)
Updates. If required, the maintenance of traffic plan shall be updated
and resubmitted prior to the first day of each month.
H.
Erosion and dust control plan. The developer shall submit detailed
plans indicating the personnel, equipment, devices, and other measures
required to control sediment, erosion, and dust. All required actions
and measures shall be provided and maintained throughout the course
of construction.
I.
Preconstruction notice. A minimum of 14 days prior to initiating
construction of the subdivision improvements the subdivider shall
notice the Planning Board, the Conservation Commission, the Board
of Health, the Department of Public Works, the Town Administrator,
the Police Department, and the Building Inspector.
J.
Required observations. The subdivider shall provide proper notice
and shall schedule and sequence the work to accommodate construction
observation by the Subdivision Inspection Agent in accordance with
Table 5-1 and Form I.[2] The subdivider shall not proceed with any steps until
satisfactory completion of all prior ones have been endorsed by the
Agent on the Form I checklist. The completed checklist is to be returned
to the Planning Board. Failure to submit a completed checklist may
be deemed sufficient cause for the Board to withhold final approval
of the required improvements or release of security.
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Table 5-1 - Construction Observation Schedule
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Required Observation
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Schedule/Timing
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Erosion and Sedimentation Controls
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1.
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Observation of erosion and sedimentation controls
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Prior to additional work
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2.
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Clearing and grubbing of right-of-way
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3.
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Observation of clearing and grubbing of right-of-way
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Prior to placing gravel base
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Excavation
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4.
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Observation of excavation to required lines and grades
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Prior to additional work
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5.
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Observation of unsuitable material removal
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Prior to backfill
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Embankments
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6.
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Observation of subgrade
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Prior to placing embankment
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7.
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Observation of embankment construction
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As determined by the Subdivision Inspection Agent or upon completion
of each lift
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Staking
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8.
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Observation of roadway staking
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Prior to additional work
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9.
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Stormwater management system
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10.
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Observation of below-grade storm drain installation
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Prior to backfill of drainlines or structures
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11.
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Observation of surface stormdrain improvements and swales
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Upon completion
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12.
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Observation of retention/detention basins and appurtenances
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Upon completion
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Sanitary Sewer System
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13.
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Observation of below-grade sanitary sewer installation
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Prior to backfill of drainlines or structures
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14.
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Observation of sanitary sewer laterals installation
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Prior to backfill of sewer lateral
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15.
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Observation of sanitary sewer testing
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As determined by the Subdivision Inspection Agent
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16.
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Observation of at surface sanitary sewers
Water Distribution System castings
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Prior to paving
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17.
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Observation of below-grade water main installation
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Prior to backfill
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18.
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Observation of water main testing and disinfection
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Prior to fine grading gravel base
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19.
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Observation of water main laterals installation
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Prior to backfill
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20.
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Observation of surface valve boxes
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Prior to paving
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21.
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Observation of surface curb boxes
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Prior to paving
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22.
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Observation of hydrants
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Prior to backfill of pipe and prior to paving
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Cable Utilities
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23.
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Observation of electrical distribution conduit, structures,
and appurtenances
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Prior to backfill
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24.
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Observation of telephone conduit, structures, and appurtenances
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Prior to backfill
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25.
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Observation of CATV conduit, structures, and appurtenances
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Prior to backfill
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26.
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Observation of fire alarm conduit, structures, and appurtenances
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Prior to backfill
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27.
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Observation of streetlighting conduit, structures, and appurtenances
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Prior to backfill
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28.
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Observation of streetlight poles and luminaires
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Upon installation and activation
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Subgrade of Right-of-Way
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29.
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Observation of fine graded and compacted subgrade
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Upon completion
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30.
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Review of compaction tests
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Upon submission
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Gravel Base
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31.
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Observation of gravel base for roadway - first course of 6 inches
compacted
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Upon completion
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32.
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Observation of gravel base for roadway - second course of 6
inches compacted
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Upon completion
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33.
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Observation of gravel base for sidewalks - first course of 6
inches
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Upon completion
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34.
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Observation of gravel base for sidewalks - final course
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Upon completion
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35.
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Review of interim as-built survey of center line and both gutter
line
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Prior to paving
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Bituminous Concrete Pavement
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36.
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Observation of bituminous tack coat
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Upon completion
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37.
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Observation of roadway binder course/temporary berm
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Continuous during installation
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38.
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Observation of sidewalk binder course
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Continuous during installation
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39.
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Observation of roadway tack coat
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Upon completion
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40.
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Observation of roadway top course
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Continuous during installation
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41.
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Observation of sidewalk tack coat
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Upon completion
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42.
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Observation of sidewalk top course
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Continuous during installation
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Curb and Edging
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43.
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Observation of curb/edging installation
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Upon completion
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44.
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Observation of curb inlet stone installation
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Upon completion
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45.
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Observation of transition curb installation
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Upon completion
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Curb-Cut Ramps and Transformer Pads
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46.
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Approval of transformer pad location by the Planning Board or
its agent
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Prior to installation
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47.
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Observation of accessible ramps
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Upon completion
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48.
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Observation of transformer pads
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Upon completion
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Loam and Seed
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49.
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Observation of loam and seed
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Upon completion
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Retaining Walls
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50.
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Observation of retaining walls base
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Prior to setting forms
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51.
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Observation of retaining wall forms and reinforcing
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Prior to pouring concrete
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52.
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Observation of retaining wall drainage and underdrain
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Prior to backfill
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53.
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Observation of retaining wall backfill
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As determined by Subdivision Inspection Agent or upon completion
of each lift
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Guard Rails
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54.
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Observation of guard rail dimensions
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Prior to installation
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55.
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Observation of completed guardrail
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Upon completion
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Street Trees And Plantings
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56.
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Observation of street trees
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Upon completion
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57.
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Review of tree warranty
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Upon submission
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Street Signs
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58.
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Observation of street signs
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Upon completion
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Bounds
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59.
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Observation of bounds
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Upon completion
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Monuments
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60.
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Observation of monuments
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Upon completion
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Final Cleanup
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61.
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Observation of final cleanup observation
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Upon completion
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Maintenance
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62.
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Observation of street maintenance
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As determined by the Subdivision Inspection Agent
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As-Built Acceptance Plan
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63.
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Review of as-built/acceptance plan
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Upon completion
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64.
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Review of description of roadway and easements
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Upon submission
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Deed/Easement Submittal
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65.
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Review of deeds/easement documents
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Upon submission
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Other
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66.
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Observation of special construction and requirements
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As determined by the Subdivision Inspection Agent
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[2]
Editor's Note: Form I is included at the end of these
regulations.
The Planning Board may waive strict compliance with the requirements
of the Rules and Regulations of the Blackstone Planning Board Governing
the Subdivision of Land when, in the judgment of the Planning Board,
such action is in the public interest and not inconsistent with the
Subdivision Control Law.
Not more than one building designed or available for dwelling
purposes shall be erected or placed or converted to use as such on
any lot in a subdivision or elsewhere within the Town without the
consent of the Planning Board. Consent shall be granted only for structures
in compliance with zoning restrictions, and only upon the Board finding
that adequate ways servicing such site for each building have been
provided in the same manner as otherwise required for lots within
a subdivision.
For matters not covered by these rules and regulations, reference
is made to MGL c. 41, §§ 81K to 81GG, inclusive.
