March 15, 2007
The
purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance to harmonize the
relationship of individual home construction with community interests. While
timely and economical home construction is important, protection of the
community from the potential negative effects of the construction is crucial.
The
key guideline is that the siteowner is ultimately responsible for the
construction activity on their site. As
such, the owner is to make certain the contractors working on the site abide by
these policies and any other rules or courtesies that apply. Progress checks by
the owner should include a review of the conformance of the construction
policies.
When
the siteowner acts as general contractor, the policy is that during the construction,
the siteowner is to abide by the rules of the contractor. This will eliminate
the potential for confusion which usually arises around the use of community
vehicles, facilities, and tools.
Construction
waste materials are plentiful and extremely difficult to deal with on an island
which has no waste treatment facilities. We require the contractor/owner to
have a dumpster delivered to
Before
construction commences, there is to be an on-site review with the owner,
contractor, general manager, and member of the design review committee. This
review is to include;
Staging area for materials.
Utility location for the
fire standpipe, septic tank, water and sewer lines.
Disposal
of excavation material removed from the site.
Vehicle
moorage and storage while at
Utilities
are to be installed per Northwest Engineering specs available from the general
manager
The
following are the rules and policies applicable to all contractors,
subcontractors, and siteowners acting as their own general contractor.
Contractors are to provide
all of their own equipment and vehicles needed for the job. They are not to use
the community tools, vehicles, or facilities except for the community shower
and restroom.
Contractors are to provide
their own transportation to and on the island. Motorcycles and ATVs are not
allowed. Use buoys for overnight moorage.
All construction waste is to
be removed from the island with the exception of untreated/unpainted lumber
which may be burned in the community burn pit. NO ON-SITE BURNING IS ALLOWED
Fire standpipes will be
installed by Decatur Northwest and be operable prior to construction. This fee
will be billed to the owner’s account.
Water meters are to be
installed at the street valve on all new buildings.
Contractors are NOT to make utility
connections to the community water or septic systems.
Septic tanks and effluent
pumping stations that connect to the community system are to be inspected and
approved by the manager. Such approval is for the protection of the community
system and is not a service for the benefit of the owner of the tank and pump
station. The manager’s inspection does not reduce the responsibility of the
installer or owner.
CONTRACTORS ARE NOT TO BRING
ANIMALS TO
No hunting is allowed on
Decatur N.W. property.
At all times the building
site is to be kept as clear of debris as is reasonable. Upon completion of
construction, the contractor will restore roads, driveways, drainage, and
surrounding areas to a condition approved by the manager.
Contractors will be allowed
to work MONDAY through FRIDAY ONLY, FROM
7 A.M. UNTIL 6 P.M. AND ON NO MAJOR HOLIDAYS INCLUDING THE DAY AFTER
THANKSGIVING. THIS IS STRICTLY ENFORCED!! See manager for holiday
restrictions.
Contractors and owners will
sign, date, and submit a copy of these rules to the general manager prior to
construction.
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Contractor
/ Date
Owner / Date