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b. All fire hydrants, meter vaults, water and gas shut off valves, backflow devices, irrigation field controllers and similar facilities must remain accessible during the course of work. c. Noise levels, resulting fxom tree work operations, must be kept to a minimum at all times. Ali tree work operations are subject to compliance with aII local Noise Restrictions. Operation of tree work equipment shall not take place between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. weekdays, or between 9:00 pm and 8:00 am an weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Emergencies are exempt from any time restrictions. d. All tree work done to SAPRF trees must comply with all tree related safety requirements as stated in the safety standards ANSI 2133.1-1994 of the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018. 1.13 SITE CLEANUP Cleanup of any debris resulting from any tree pruning operations shall be promptly and properly accomplished. The work area shall be kept safe at all times until all operations are completed. Under no circumstances shall the accumulation of debris be allowed in such a manner as to result in a hazard to the public. All debris from tree operations shall be cleaned up each day before the work crew leaves the site, unless permission is given by an authorized SAPRF representative to do otherwise. All lawn areas, parkways, streets and sidewalks shall be raked and/or blown clean, and all brush, branches, or other debris shall be removed from the site. Areas are to be left in a condition equal to or better than that which existed prior to the commencement of tree pruning operations. All cuttings, branches, wood chips and other debris shall be cleared fiom the site and disposed of by the Contractor. The Contractor shall obtain permits required for this purpose. Disposal expenses will be the Contractor's responsibility. Debris, such as wood chips, shall be left on property only at the direct and specific request of the owner and an authorized SAPRF representative. Firewood four (4) inches diameter or larger will be left at the work location in a safe manner, unless the wood is not usable as firewood. All firewood to be removed (wood four (4) inches of diameter or larger) must be authorized by an SAPRF representative. 1.14 TIME FOR COMPLETION If awarded this project, the Contractor agrees to complete the work within the time parameters jointly agreed upon by the City, SAPRF, and the Contractor prior to work commencement, unless specific time deadlines are specified elsewhere in these specifications. Once the work has commenced, the Contractor shall diligently prosecute the same to completion. 1.15 PAYMENTS WITHHELD/PENALTIES Should the Contractor fail to finish the work as agreed upon in these specifications the Contractor shall be charged by SAPRF penalties in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00} fox each calendar day that the work remains incomplete beyond the dates specified. Any amount so charged shall be deducted by the SAPRF from any monies which otherwise are or become payable to the Conhactor. In case all the work called for is not completed in all parts and requirements within the time specified, the SAPRF shall have the right to grant or deny an extension of time for completion, as may be seen best to serve the interests of the SAPRF. The Contractor shall not be assessed with penalties during the delay in the completion of the work caused be acts of God or of the Public Enemy, acts of the State, flaods, epidemics, quarantine, restrictions, strikes, or unusually 25C-143