31 22 13 - Rough Grading

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA Section 31 22 13
[Project Name] ROUGH GRADING
Project No. [ ] Page 1 of 3
1 GENERAL
1.01 REFERENCE STANDARDS
.1 All Code and Standard references refer to current updates, revisions, and
adjustments in effect as of date of contract.
.2 Withdrawn or obsolete Standards may still apply unless it has been replaced with
a different Standard, in which case the new Standard shall apply. Report any
withdrawn Standards to the Departmental Representative for instruction.
.3 Perform work in accordance with the following Standards, except where specified
otherwise.
.1 ASTM International
.1 ASTM D698, Test Method for Laboratory Compaction

Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (600 kN-m/m3).
.2 Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
1.02 ACTION AND INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
.1 Submit in accordance with Division 01 - Submittal Procedures.
1.03 EXISTING CONDITIONS
.1 Known underground and surface utility lines and buried objects are as indicated
on site plan. If data is unreliable or incomplete, Contractor to establish location
before commencing work.
.2 Refer to dewatering in Section 31 23 33.01 - Excavating, Trenching and

Backfilling.
2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
.1 Fill material: in accordance with of Section 31 23 33.01 - Excavating, Trenching

and Backfilling.
.2 Excavated or graded material existing on site suitable to use as fill for grading
work if approved by Departmental Representative.
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3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
.1 Verification of Conditions: verify that conditions of substrate previously installed

under other Sections or Contracts are acceptable for rough grading installation in
accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.
.1 Visually inspect substrate in presence of Departmental Representative.
.2 Inform Departmental Representative of unacceptable conditions

immediately upon discovery.
.3 Proceed with installation only after unacceptable conditions have been

remedied and after receipt of written approval to proceed from
Departmental Representative.
3.02 STRIPPING OF TOPSOIL
.1 Do not handle topsoil while in wet or frozen condition or in any manner in which
soil structure is adversely affected as determined by Departmental
Representative.
.2 Commence topsoil stripping of areas as directed by Departmental

Representative after area has been cleared of brush, weeds, grasses, and
removed from site.
.3 Stockpile in locations as directed by Departmental Representative. Stockpile

height not to exceed 2 metres.
.4 Dispose of unused topsoil as directed by Departmental Representative.
3.03 GRADING
.1 Rough grade to levels, profiles, and contours allowing for surface treatment as
indicated.
.2 Slope rough grade away from building 1:50 minimum.
.3 Grade ditches to depth required for maximum run-off.
.4 Prior to placing fill over existing ground, scarify surface to depth of 150 mm
minimum before placing fill over existing ground. Maintain fill and existing surface
at approximately same moisture content to facilitate bonding.
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.5 Compact filled and disturbed areas to maximum dry density to ASTM D698, as
follows:
.1 85 % under landscaped areas.
.2 95 % under paved and walk areas.
3.04 TESTING
.1 Inspection and testing of soil compaction will be carried out by testing laboratory
designated by ULC. Costs of tests will be paid by Departmental Representative
in accordance with Division 01 - Payment Procedures for Testing Laboratory
Services and Division 01 - Quality Control.
.2 Submit testing procedure, frequency of tests, testing laboratory as designated by

ULC or certified testing personnel to Departmental Representative for review and
approval.
3.05 CLEANING
.1 Progress Cleaning: clean in accordance with Division 01 - Cleaning.
.1 Leave Work area clean at end of each day.
.2 Final Cleaning: upon completion remove surplus materials, rubbish, tools and
equipment in accordance with Division 01 - Cleaning.
.3 Waste Management: separate waste materials for reuse and recycling in

accordance with Division 01 - Waste Management and Disposal.
.1 Remove recycling containers and bins from site and dispose of materials
at appropriate facility.
3.06 PROTECTION
.1 Protect existing trees, fencing, landscaping, natural features, bench marks,

buildings, pavement, surface or underground utility lines which are to remain as
directed by Departmental Representative. If damaged, restore to original or
better condition unless directed otherwise.
.2 Maintain access roads to prevent accumulation of construction related debris on

roads.
END OF SECTION
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Aug 05/20

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GOVERNMENT OF CANADA Section 31 22 13

[Project Name] ROUGH GRADING

Project No. [ ] Page 1 of 3

1.01 REFERENCE STANDARDS

.1 ASTM D698, Test Method for Laboratory Compaction

.2 Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada (ULC)

1.02 ACTION AND INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

.1 Submit in accordance with Division 01 - Submittal Procedures.

1.03 EXISTING CONDITIONS

.2 Refer to dewatering in Section 31 23 33.01 - Excavating, Trenching and

.1 Fill material: in accordance with of Section 31 23 33.01 - Excavating, Trenching

[Project Name] ROUGH GRADING

Project No. [ ] Page 2 of 3

.1 Verification of Conditions: verify that conditions of substrate previously installed

.1 Visually inspect substrate in presence of Departmental Representative.

.2 Inform Departmental Representative of unacceptable conditions

.3 Proceed with installation only after unacceptable conditions have been

3.02 STRIPPING OF TOPSOIL

.2 Commence topsoil stripping of areas as directed by Departmental

.3 Stockpile in locations as directed by Departmental Representative. Stockpile

.4 Dispose of unused topsoil as directed by Departmental Representative.

.2 Slope rough grade away from building 1:50 minimum.

.3 Grade ditches to depth required for maximum run-off.

[Project Name] ROUGH GRADING

Project No. [ ] Page 3 of 3

.1 85 % under landscaped areas.

.2 95 % under paved and walk areas.

.2 Submit testing procedure, frequency of tests, testing laboratory as designated by

.1 Progress Cleaning: clean in accordance with Division 01 - Cleaning.

.1 Leave Work area clean at end of each day.

.3 Waste Management: separate waste materials for reuse and recycling in

.1 Protect existing trees, fencing, landscaping, natural features, bench marks,

.2 Maintain access roads to prevent accumulation of construction related debris on

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