Borough of Sewickley, PA Article IV Installation, Inspection and Acceptance of Improvements

§ 292-401 General.

A. No improvements shall be installed or work begun unless the following has been accomplished:

(1) All necessary plans, profiles and specifications for the improvements have been submitted to, and approved by, the Borough.

(2) The completion bond/financial security has been provided.

(3) A fully executed developer's agreement has been submitted.

(4) All required permits have been obtained.

(5) PA One Call is made.

B. The applicant shall notify the Borough at least 48 hours prior to beginning any installation of public improvements in an approved plan.

§ 292-402 Required improvements.

The following improvements, as shown on the recorded plan, shall be provided by the applicant in accordance with the details and/or specifications cited in Article V and Appendix 3[1] of this chapter. The applicant shall give a certified copy of the recorded plan to the Borough.

A. Cartway paving.

B. Curbs.

C. Sidewalks and crosswalks.

D. Monuments.

E. Street signs.

F. Sanitary sewage disposal.

G. Water supply and fire hydrants.

H. Stormwater management facilities.

I. Erosion and sedimentation control measures.

J. Street trees.

K. Streetlights.

[1] Editor's Note: Appendix 3 is on file in the Borough's offices.

§ 292-403 Inspections.

A. Once the installation of improvements has been approved in accordance with § 292-310, while work is in progress the applicant shall notify the Borough at least 48 hours prior to the time that the following required progress inspections are warranted:

(1) Inspection of subgrade of streets prior to laying of base.

(2) Inspection of base prior to final paving of streets.

(3) Inspection of installed waterlines, sanitary sewer lines, storm sewers and drainage facilities before they are covered.

B. The inspector shall prepare a written report of all inspections, with a copy being submitted to the Borough for its files.

C. The inspection of sanitary sewer installations shall be in accordance with the procedures of the applicable sanitary authority with a copy of any notices or reports being submitted to the Borough.

D. When it is evident that any street in a partially completed plan of lots may be extensively used by construction vehicles hauling building materials and equipment, and where such street, if completed, may be damaged during the course of construction of houses on lots abutting the right-of-way within which the street is centered, the Borough shall require the applicant to complete 80% of the dwelling units prior to the final paving of the street or otherwise be responsible for damage through the posting of an additional bond, including, but not limited to, streets and other required improvements.

§ 292-404 Acceptance of improvements.

A. Every street, sewer, drainage facility or other required improvement shown on the recorded plan shall remain as a private improvement, and the Borough shall have no responsibility with respect to maintenance, repair or replacement until such time as the improvement has been offered for dedication to the Borough, inspected, approved and accepted by resolution or ordinance.

B. No public improvement(s) required by this chapter shall be accepted by ordinance or resolution or the Borough Council unless, prior thereto, the following shall be submitted to the Borough:

(1) A dedication of the installed improvements in a form acceptable to the Borough Solicitor.

(2) Two sets of as-built plans.

(3) A certificate or notification by the Borough Engineer or other person designated by the Borough that the improvements have been constructed in accordance with the standards established by this chapter.

(4) The results of core boring tests for composition and thickness of paving prepared by a qualified testing firm. The location and size of the borings shall be in accordance with PennDOT Form 408, or as determined by the Borough Engineer.