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Section 32 18 17
SPECIAL SURFACES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Drawings and General Provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and
Division 01 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.
B. Related sections include the following:
1. Section 31 00 00 – Earth Moving
2. Section 32 13 13 – Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
3. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements: Listing of Emissions and VOC requirements.
4. Section 01 74 19 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal: Procedural and
administrative requirements for construction and demolition recycling
5. Section 01 81 13 - Sustainable Design Requirements: Special administrative and
procedure requirements related to Owner’s LEED v4 for Schools Building Design +
Construction (BD+C) goals of Certification.
6. Section 01 81 13a - LEED v4 Materials Reporting Form: Materials Tracking for Building
Product Disclosure and Optimization credits
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. The scope of work includes providing all materials, equipment and labor necessary to complete the
work as indicated on the drawings and as specified herein.
B. The principal work of this section includes, but may not be limited to the following:
1. Stabilized Stone Aggregate Pavement
2. Riverstone
3. Decomposed Granite for Shot Put Landing Area
4. Sand for Jump Pits
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit shop drawings and product data under provisions of Division 01 for all
manufactured/fabricated items. All submittals must be prior to fabrication and/or field installation
work.
1. Shop drawings shall include plans, details, elevations and specifications and shall indicate
profiles, sizes, dimensions, connection attachments, size and type of fasteners, accessories,
and color and finish as indicated in these specifications and the plans.
2. Submit manufacturers printed product literature, specifications and material safety data
sheets.
3. Clearly indicate on the shop drawings any deviations from the plans and specifications.
B. Submit Contractor Qualifications as required under Quality Assurance section stated herein.
Selected installer/ contractor shall employ a person certified by ASBA in the construction
of natural grass athletic fields CFB-N. The contractor shall employ and maintain for the
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term of the contract an ASBA certified natural turf field builder on staff to ensure quality
control in all aspects of a project conducted under this solicitation. Failure of the bidder
to meet this requirement in its response will be deemed non-responsive. Credentials
shall be submitted prior to beginning any work.
C. Submit warranty information of all manufactured/fabricated items as required under Warranty section
stated herein.
D. Submit samples showing texture, finish and range of colors of all materials. Samples will establish
the standard by which materials provided will be judged.
E. Submit drawings and instructions of manufacturers/fabricators installation requirements.
F. Submit material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test
results for compliance with requirements indicated herein, based on comprehensive testing of
current materials.
G. LEED Submittals:
1. Provide manufacturers’ product documentation that includes recycled content claims for
the products contributing towards compliance. Claims must conform to the definition in
ISO 14021-1999, Environmental Labels and Declarations, Self-Declared Environmental
Claims.
2. Complete "LEED Materials Documentation Sheet" with MRc3 Option 2 information for
products with recycled content installed in the building.
1.4 MOCK-UPS
A. Install square feet minimum of all special surfaces including base courses and geotextiles, at
location approved by the Landscape Architect.
B. Allow Landscape Architect to view test plot before proceeding with rest of special surfaces.
C. Approved mock-up may remain as part of completed Work.
1.5 PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE
A. Installer of the Work of this Section is required to attend pre-installation conference specified
under this Specification.
B. Contractor shall request in writing an on-site meeting with the Owner’s Representative, the
General Contractor and Site Contractor, the Landscape Architect and the Civil Engineer to
review the scope of work prior to any work taking place to review the site conditions. Any
deficiencies in the site conditions shall be remedied by the Contractor and approved by the
Owner prior to commencing any work.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
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A. The Skinned Surface Mix, Batters Box and Mound Clay shall be selected and defined by the criteria
established under Part 2 – products and Owner’s testing. The mixes will be evaluated using the
criteria set forth in Part 2.
B. Pay close attention to special surfaces. Surface materials vary within the ball field areas. Any
uncertainty of surface material must be brought to the attention of the Owner’s Representative for
clarification. The Contractor will be responsible for assuring that all special surfaces are applied in
the area specified.
1.7 UNDER DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Store all materials specified herein as to not impact, damage or otherwise corrupt other work.
Contractor shall be responsible for corrective measures as a result of incorrect storage.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 Any manufacturer’s names and/or model numbers identified herein are intended to assist in establishing a
general level of quality, configuration, functionality, and appearance required. This is NOT a proprietary
specification and it should be noted that “or equivalent” applies to all products denoted herein. It is understood
that all manufacturers will have minor variations in configuration, appearance, and product specifications and
such minor variations shall not eliminate such manufacturers as an equivalent. It is the intent of this
specification to encourage open and competitive involvement from multiple manufacturers that are able to
supply similar products.
2.2 STABILIZED STONE AGGREGATE PAVEMENT
A. Stone dust shall be 3/8” minus pulverized stone that is locally sourced. Color shall be Beige. Submit
color samples for approval
1. Crushed Aggregate Material shall consist of sound, angular, durable particles.
2. Gradation, in accordance with ASTM C136:
Sieve Size Percent Passing
3/8” in (9.51 mm) 100
4 (4.76 mm) 80 to 100
8 (2.36 mm) 65 to 90
16 (1.18 mm) 50 to 70
30 (0.6 mm) 25 to 55
50 (0.3 mm) 15 to 35
100 (0.149 mm) 10 to 20
200 (0.074 mm) 5 to 15
B. Stabilizer shall be a patented powdered organic binder designed to be blended with crushed aggregate
made from 100% naturally occurring materials.
Approved products include the following.
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1. Envirobond Products Corp. – Basis of Design
6191-2100 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M6S 5A5
1-866-636-8476
www.envirobond.com
2. Stabilizer Soils
3. Approved equivalent
2.3 RIVER STONE
A. River stone shall range in size from two inch (2”) minimum to six inch (6”) maximum. Shape shall be
round to oval shaped stone. Angled or crushed stone shall not be accepted. Stone shall be clean and
free of deleterious material. Color shall be tones of buff, light and dark gray. Color range shall be
consistent throughout.
B. Geotextile fabric shall be conforming to the specification in Section 31 00 00 – Earth Moving.
C. Stone Base: Sound, crushed stone or gravel complying with requirements in
Section 31 00 00 – Earth Moving.
2.4 DECOMPOSED GRANITE SURFACE FOR SHOT PUT LANDING AREA
A. Stone Sand - Blue-gray, granite-type coarse stone conforming to the following gradation
requirements:
Sieve Size Percent Passing
3/8" 100%
#4 100
#8 80 - 90
#16 50 - 80
#30 20 - 60
#50 25 - 45
#100 15 – 35
#200 0 – 5
2.5 SAND FOR JUMP PITS
A. Sand for jump pits shall be clean washed mason sand. Sand shall be free from any debris or organic
matter. Material shall meet the following gradation requirements:
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Sieve Size Percent Passing
1/4" 100%
#4 100%
#8 95 –100%
#16 70 - 100%
#30 40 – 75%
#50 10 – 35%
#100 2 – 15%
#200 0 – 5%
2.6 LEED Requirements
1. Wood products that are not reused, salvaged, or recycled must be certified to the
standards of the Forest Stewardship Council.
2. Provide products manufactured and extracted within 100 miles of the project site
whenever possible.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Perform pre-installation conference as specified in Part 1.
3.2 STABILIZED STONE AGGREGATE PAVEMENT
A. Stone aggregate shall be pre-blended with stabilizer prior to delivery. Stabilized stone aggregate shall
be installed to the lines, grades and depth indicated in the Construction Drawings.
B. Ensure that the subgrade and base are properly graded and compacted to required specifications.
C. Do not install the stabilized stone aggregate during rain. Rain within 3-5 days after installation will
increase curing time.
D. Protect all nearby surfaces, plants, and structures from possible contamination from materials or
damage by equipment.
E. Prepare the Subgrade
1. Excavate the area to the depth required so that finish grade can be established as noted on
plans.
2. Compact the subgrade to 95% Modified Proctor Density using vibratory compaction.
3. Refer to grading plans for established slopes required in stabilized stone aggregate
pavements.
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F. Prepare the Base
1. Spread and compact the base material. Base material – refer to Earthwork spec for Sand
Gravel Fill.
2. Compact the subgrade to 95% Modified Proctor Density using vibratory compaction.
G. Spreading
1. Spread 4” the loose and uncompacted, pre-wet stabilized stone aggregate over the
compacted base material.
H. Compaction
1. Aggregate shall be compacted with a single or double drum static roller. Compact making 4-6
passes using a 1 ton double or single static drum roller, or equivalent.
2. Compaction will vary with different aggregates due to particle shape and size. Compact to
95% Modified Proctor Density.
I. Completing installation
1. Apply a light spray to the surface of the material to give a clean appearance. Apply water until
the water begins to run-off.
2. Do not allow any traffic on the newly installed pathway until fully cured
J. Repairs and protection
1. Excavate the damaged area and scarify exposed stabilized stone aggregate.
2. Pre-blend the replacement crushed stone aggregate material with stabilizer at 34 lbs/ imperial
ton. Apply the material to the excavated area and compact. Thoroughly water the material to
achieve a 8-10% moisture content, using a moisture probe.
3. Allow the newly installed stabilized stone aggregate to cure, but not completely dry out.
4. Re-compact the material, ensuring that the final grade and crown are maintained. Do not use
a vibratory compactor.
3.3 RIVER STONE
A. Areas indicated on the plans which are to receive river stone shall be excavated to the required depth
allowing for unit thickness of base and paver system. Uniformly grade the subgrade and remove large
objects, such as rocks, wood or debris. Excavated material shall be deposited of in the proper
manner.
B. Graded base course shall be laid and shall be coordinated with utilities, drainage and final finished
grades.
C. Lay Geotextile fabric prior to installing Riverstone. Geotextile sheets shall overlap and edges shall be
cut clean and tucked under adjacent subgrade so that it is not exposed.
D. Install clean riverstone to the depth indicated on the Plans. Finished condition shall have clean edges,
no debris or sediment and no geotextile exposed. Riverstone shall be installed to cover necks of
drainage up to the finished grate condition.
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3.2 SHOT PUT LANDING AREA
A. Areas indicated on the plans which are to receive stone sand surface shall be excavated to the
required depth. Excavated material shall be deposited of in the proper manner.
B. Spread base gravel uniformly over subgrade to the depth indicated on the plans and as specified in
Section 31 00 00 – Earthwork. Gravel shall be graded and compacted to produce smooth
non-yielding surface.
C. Define edges of stone sand surface adjacent to grass or landscaped areas with poured in place
concrete curbing. All radii and curves shall have smooth curvilinear alignment where as indicated on
the plans.
D. Geotextiles, drainage and sand gravel base shall be installed to the depths indicated on the plans and
fastened
E. Deliver, dump, spread and compact stone sand to conform to the lines and grades shown on the
plans.
F. Compaction shall continue until the surface is even and true to the proposed lines and grades
indicated on the plans.
G. Stone sand shall not be placed if it is excessively moist and unable to be satisfactorily spread.
H. Stone sand shall be graded to a true even surface to the proposed lines and grades shown on the
plans.
I. Compaction of the stone sand and any adjoining embankment material shall be done simultaneously
so that the respective materials will be confined substantially to the indicated lines.
J. Apply pre-emergent weed control prior to final rolling. Granular weed control shall be incorporated
into top 2" of surface mix by light raking in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
3.5 SAND FOR JUMP PITS
A. Areas indicated on the plans which are to receive sand shall be excavated to the required depth.
Excavated material shall be deposited of in the proper manner.
B. Concrete curbing shall be formed and installed to the lines and grades indicated on the plans.
C. Geotextiles, drainage and sand gravel base shall be installed to the depths indicated on the plans
and fastened.
D. Sand shall be installed to the final grades and dimensions indicated on the plans.
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