SECTION 01565

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

PART - 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Related Sections
General Conditions of Contract, Fossils, etc.

1.02 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CONTROL

A. Environmental protection considerations consist of, but are not limited to, the following
factors:
1. Natural resources including air, water, and land.
2. Solid Waste disposal.
3. Noise.
4. Control of toxic substances, hazardous materials and radiation.
5. The presence of chemical, physical, and biological elements and agents that
adversely effect and alter ecological balances.
6. Degradation of the aesthetic use of the environment.
7. Impact on daily activities such as traffic.
8. Historical, archaeological, and cultural resources.

1.03 GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain environmental protection defined herein.
B. The Contractor’s operation shall comply with all Saudi Arabian, and local laws,
ordinances and regulations pertaining to environmental protection.
C. Compliance of subcontractors with the provisions of this and various other selections of
these specifications shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
D. The Contractor shall not use equipment from which factory-installed antipollution and
noise control devices have been removed or rendered ineffective through lack of proper
maintenance.

1.04 PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

A. It is intended that the natural resources within the project boundaries and outside the
limits of permanent work performed shall be preserved in their existing condition or be
restored, to an equivalent of the existing condition, as approved by the Client, upon
completion of the work. The Contractor shall confine his on Site construction activities
to areas defined by the drawings and specifications.
B. Protection of Existing Highways:
1. Debris or rubbish of any kind shall not be dumped into or be allowed to fall onto
adjacent property, or onto highways. This shall include paint spatters and spillage
during painting operations. Care shall be taken to prevent damage and injury to
personnel, vessels, and vehicles using highways, or pedestrian ways. Devices
shall be provided and maintained by the Contractor as required to prevent such
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 occurrences. Any material or items falling onto adjacent property or onto
highways shall be promptly removed.
2. Streets, walks, and other passageways anticipated to be closed to public access
due to construction, demolition, or other related activities shall not be closed until
an alternative routing plan is filed and written approval given by the Client.
C. Land Resources:
1. Construction Facilities: The location of the Contractor’s staging area, storage
area, and other construction building on public or privately owned property
required temporarily in the performance of the work, if not shown on the
drawings shall require approval of the Client. The contractor shall maintain the
site in conformance with applicable local statutes, ordinances, regulations, and
rulings of the Client. He shall not store unnecessary materials or equipment on the
site and shall take care to prevent any structure from being loaded with a weight
that will endanger its security or the safety of persons. The contractor shall not
store materials or encroach upon private property without the written consent of
the Client of such private property.
D. Waterborne Hazards:
At all times, measures shall be taken to prevent oil or other hazardous substances from
entering the ground, drainage areas, and local bodies of water.

1.05 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES

A. Temporary Protection of Erodible Soils:
1. Such methods as necessary shall be used to effectively prevent erosion and
control sedimentation.
2. Temporary protection shall be provided on all side slopes and back slope as soon
as rough grading is completed or sufficient soil is exposed to require protection to
prevent erosion.

1.06 CONTROL AND DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL AND SANITARY WASTES

A. Excess excavated material that is approved by the Client as clean fill may be disposed
of onsite if (1) a soil disposal area(s) has been identified on the drawings, or (2) an on
Site soil disposal area is approved by the Client. If no such site is approved, the
material shall be disposed of in accordance with the provision of paragraph 1.07. In all
cases the provisions of articles 1.04 and 1.05 shall apply to the on Site disposal of
excavated material.
B. Trash shall be picked up and placed in containers that shall be emptied on a regular
schedule. Handling and disposal shall be so conducted as to prevent contamination of
the site and other areas and shall not be disposed of in the wetlands. On completion, the
area shall be left clean and natural looking.

1.07 DISPOSAL OF RUBBISH AND DEBRIS

A. The Contractor shall transport all waste off the site and dispose of it in a manner that
complies with local requirements. The contractor shall secure a permit or license prior
to transporting any material off the site. Waste materials shall not be burned on the site.
B. For construction projects located in an area where garbage collection is accomplished
on a scheduled basis, the Contractor shall place garbage in an appropriate container for
pickup and disposal. In areas where there is no scheduled garbage collection, the
Contractor shall transport the garbage to a pickup point or disposal area approved by
the Client.
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 C. Sewage shall be disposed off through connection to the existing sanitary sewage
systems shown on the drawings. Where such systems are not available, chemical toilets
or comparably effective units shall be used with wastes periodically emptied.
Provisions shall be included for pest control and for masking or elimination of odours.
D. Chemical waste shall be stored in corrosion resistant containers, removed form the
project site, and disposed of as necessary, but not less frequently then monthly.
Disposal of chemical waste shall be in accordance with standard established practices
as approved by the Client. Fuelling and lubricating of equipment and motor vehicles
onsite shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against
spills and evaporation. Lubricants to be discarded, including burned oil, shall be
disposed of in accordance with approved procedures meeting local regulations. For oil
and hazardous materials spills that may be large enough to violate local regulations, the
Client shall be notified immediately.

1.08 NOISE CONTROL

A. The Contractor should take careful note of the close proximity of adjoining buildings
and their use and shall take all precautions to minimize the extent of noise during
building operations. Plant of a noisy nature shall be sited away from adjoining building
as far as possible and screened or covered to minimize the noise level.
B. Should it become necessary for very noisy plant to be used at certain times the
Contractor shall notify the Engineer who may direct when such plant can be operated in
conjunction with the user occupation of adjoining buildings.

PART - 2 PRODUCTS
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PART - 3 EXECUTION
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END OF SECTION

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