§ 15.16.050. Cleanup, debris removal, and foundation removal standards.

A.

The following list shall be the cleanup, debris removal, and foundation removal standards for the Fire-Damaged Area. Every homeowner, contractor, or individual engaged in any cleanup, debris removal, or foundation removal work in the Fire-Damaged Area must comply with these requirements:

1.

Meet all regulatory requirements, including but not limited to:

a.

California Occupational Health and Safety Administration (Cal-OSHA) and all Federal OSHA regulations,

b.

State and Federal Environmental Protection Agency (Cal-EPA and EPA) requirements and regulations regarding waste materials handling, and

c.

Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements and regulations regarding disposal of hazardous waste;

2.

Remove all debris and ash including broken concrete, loose bricks and broken glass;

3.

Demolish and remove chimneys and unrepairable structures to grade;

4.

Demolish and remove all above-grade building stairways to foundation height;

5.

During debris removal and cleanup, all materials must be sprayed with water and kept wet to reduce airborne dust and contaminants;

6.

Rake clean all dirt areas and sweep improved surfaces;

7.

Remove all debris from site and transport it to a legal disposal site willing to accept the debris. Provide satisfactory evidence/receipt to the city that the debris was properly disposed;

8.

Maintain existing retaining walls on the property in a safe condition until removal, if applicable;

9.

Where driveway bridges have been demolished and/or destroyed as a result of fire damage a barrier shall be installed at the edge of travelled roadway (on unimproved streets), at the property line or back edge of sidewalk (on improved streets) to prevent vehicles from driving over the exposed embankment. The barrier shall be constructed of wood, treated to withstand deterioration, measuring eight inches by eight inches in width and shall span the entire width of driveway approach. The barrier shall be securely fastened/secured to the street pavement/concrete sidewalk surface with one-half inch steel bolts or rods embedded into the ground a minimum of twelve (12) inches and four feet on center. Barriers must be painted white;

10.

Protect public facilities and adjacent properties from harm;

11.

If debris box is ordered for the debris removal, it must be placed on private property or off the public street travel way;

12.

Contact USA Underground Alert to mark all utilities. Property owners should not interfere with such utilities;

13.

After cleanup, covering of the disturbed areas using erosion control blankets or jute netting is required by the city. Other erosion control protection measures are the responsibility of the property owner;

14.

Any city, California Conservation Corps, or private installed erosion control measures disturbed by the cleanup must be replaced in kind within twenty-four hours of their removal or disruption;

15.

Prevent disturbance or destruction of remaining wildlife resources;

16.

Protect existing survey monuments and property corners;

17.

Comply with all other regulations or laws of local, state and federal agencies;

18.

Dust masks must be worn at all times by anyone engaged in debris cleanup or removal or foundation removal.

B.

Property owners and/or contractors who perform debris removal and cleanup and/or foundation removal work shall adhere to the following standards, in addition to those contained in subsection A of this Section:

1.

Failure of the owner or private contractor to abide by these standards may result in a citation, fine or stop work order.

2.

No vehicles or equipment will be allowed to block streets at any time. Street closures will not be permitted unless approved forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

3.

Traffic control shall be maintained in accordance with the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook, 1991 edition.

4.

Only city-approved traffic routes may be used. All traffic should be routed to avoid occupied residential areas. A copy of the city-approved traffic plan is available at the Community Restoration Development Center ("CRDC") (or the Office of Planning and Building after closure of the CRDC).

5.

It is recommended that all trucks hauling debris or heavy equipment have a current Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) sticker displayed on the windshield.

6.

It is required that all vehicles, including trucks hauling debris and equipment, be identified with the contractor's name and telephone number.

7.

All vehicles within the project limits shall be parked in such a manner as to not obstruct the passage of any traffic, including semi-truck and trailer traffic.

8.

All vehicles used for debris removal or foundation removal must be covered and appropriate dust prevention measures taken prior to the vehicle leaving the work site.

9.

Contractors must abide by all federal, state and/or local regulations including personal asbestos monitoring. Data collected from this effort must be made available to other contractors and the city of Oakland. Monitoring sample analyses must be submitted to the CRDC on a daily basis while work is ongoing.

C.

Any offsite sidewalks, curbs, driveways, street pavement, electroliers, vehicle traffic signs, or other public improvements damaged by a permittee's debris cleanup and/or removal or foundation removal work must be repaired and/or replaced by the permittee.

D.

Within five days of beginning any foundation removal work, approved erosion control devices must be installed and maintained until permanent improvements are installed.

(Prior code § 19-1.05)