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Construction Guidelines |
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General |
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In the interest of maintaining
safety, as well as an appealing property image for residents and visitors,
the construction process must be regulated. Contact the ARB
Administrator at 828-689-5000 for authorization prior to commencing work
and to coordinate any services which may be required. |
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Building
Permits, Contractors' Tags, Deposit |
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Approval from Wolf Laurel and the
ARB must be obtained before construction can begin. Contractors must
be approved to do work at Wolf Laurel. Final building permits must
be obtained from the Yancey or Madison County Building Inspectors
Department. Your contractor must check with the Wolf Laurel Security
Gate to get authorized window tags for the contractor, employees and
subcontractors. The guard will explain the procedures to be followed
in the display and use of tags while on the premises. |
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Insurance |
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Contractors working within Wolf
Laurel Resort are required to maintain adequate Workman's Compensation
Insurance, General Liability Insurance, and any other insurance which may
be required by responsible government agencies. Homeowners are
solely responsible for verifying that the contractors they employ are
adequately insured. |
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Safety |
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All contractors and contractor
personnel are asked to abide by all OSHA rules and regulations (e.g.
wearing hard hats, displaying appropriate signs, using barricades, in
applicable designated areas). The ARB is not responsible for
enforcement of OSHA requirements.
Any and all accidents are to be
reported to appropriate authorities as soon as possible after the
occurrence. The phone number for EMT is 911. Emergency use
phones are located in the Wolf Laurel Security Guard, or you may contact
any Wolf Laurel employee.
All burning requires a valid permit issued by the County, as well as
prior notification to the Wolf Laurel Security Gate at 828-689-2111.
All burning on site must be contained and supervised at all times.
All construction vehicles must comply with applicable state laws as
they apply to insurance, inspections, licensing, weight limits and
authorization for operating and must additionally display a Wolf Laurel
construction tag. Littering on the premises or roadways is not
allowed and will be grounds for dismissal. ALL JOB SITES MUST BE
CLEANED DAILY. |
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Completion
Deadline |
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Construction must be completed
within eighteen (18) months from initiation unless written approval is
approved by the ARB prior to the deadline to provide for special
circumstances. |
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Site
Regulations |
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For site protection, the following
are required of all contractors: |
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"Quiet Hours" must be observed
from 7 pm to 7 am every night and all day on Sundays. Construction
activities are permitted during "Quiet Hours" PROVIDED that any associated
noise can be effectively contained within the jobsite, and PROVIDED that
no complaints are received from Wolf Laurel residents. |
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Construction of residence must
begin within twelve (12) months after plan approval and completed eighteen
(18) months after project commencement. Approved landscaping must be
in place within thirty (30) days of occupancy or completion of
construction of the building. |
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All reasonable means shall be
taken during and after construction to protect and preserve all existing
vegetation. |
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Boards, permits or other material
shall NOT be nailed or otherwise fastened to trees. |
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Storage, temporary or otherwise,
of equipment or materials is not permitted within the drip line of trees
(i.e. the area on the ground equal to the limits of vegetation above).
All storage must be contained within the Construction Footprint of the
site. Small construction trailers or signs must be pre-approved by
the ARB. |
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Sediment and erosion control
provisions shall be employed during construction, as required by the State
of North Carolina. |
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All planting, fixtures, signs,
pavement and landscaping damaged during or after construction by vehicles,
fire or other causes on or off site, including streets, shoulders and
common areas, shall be repaired or replaced by the owner. THE OWNER
IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTRACTOR'S ACTIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION. |
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Any clearing, grading or building
on site without approval by the ARB may result in suspension of work and
denial of access to the contractor. |
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During construction, all trash,
debris and waste shall be contained daily and kept neat. The ARB
reserves the right to have the site cleaned as needed due to noncompliance
and the owner will be back-charged the cost of such work. The
contractor is responsible for providing proper approved sanitation
facilities for his/her workers. The contractor and/or his/her
employees may be asked to leave the premises if these rules are not
followed. |
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Excessive noise, including loud
radios and music, and any offensive language is prohibited. |
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7. |
Construction
Regulations |
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Inspection while construction is
in progress may be conducted by the ARB to ensure conformance with the
approved drawings. Any deviation during construction from the
approved drawings must receive prior approval by the ARB. Major
changes may require resubmission for final approval. Final inspection
will be made after the contractor has completed construction, including
all site work and landscaping; cleaning the site of debris; removing
contractor signage and any temporary utilities; and notifying the ARB one
week in advance of the expected completion date. A final survey
showing the as-built location of improvements shall be provided to the ARB.
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8. |
Utilities |
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Connections to the central water
lines at the property line are the responsibility of the owner.
Application for permission to connect should be made to Carolina Water
Company. The homeowner is responsible for any other materials,
ditching/trenching, fill material, and labor to connect their residence to
the tapping connections provided to the main line.
Gas storage tanks must be buried or screened in an appropriate manner.
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