1415 BROADWAY CM HEATING 2023-09-25

A Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation NGA File No.1213420 CM Heating Additions January 8,2021 Everett,Washington Page 6 significant surface water flow is encountered during construction, this flow should be diverted around areas to be developed,and the exposed subgrades should be maintained in a semi-dry condition. If wet conditions are encountered, alternative site grading techniques might be necessary. These could include using large excavators equipped with wide tracks and a smooth bucket to complete site grading, and covering exposed subgrade with a layer of crushed rock for protection. If wet conditions are encountered or construction is attempted in wet weather, the subgrade should not be compacted, as this could cause further subgrade disturbance. In wet conditions, it may be necessary to cover the exposed subgrade with a layer of crushed rock as soon as it is exposed to protect the moisture sensitive soils from disturbance by machine or foot traffic during construction. The prepared subgrade should be protected from construction traffic and surface water should be diverted around areas of prepared subgrade. Temporary and Permanent Slopes Temporary cut slope stability is a function of many factors, including the type and consistency of soils, depth of the cut, surcharge loads adjacent to the excavation, length of time a cut remains open,and the presence of surface or groundwater. It is exceedingly difficult under these variable conditions to estimate a stable,temporary,cut slope angle.Therefore, it should be the responsibility of the contractor to maintain safe slope configurations at all times as indicated in OSHA guidelines for cut slopes. The following information is provided solely for the benefit of the owner and other design consultants and should not be construed to imply that Nelson Geotechnical Associates, Inc. assumes responsibility for job site safety.Job site safety is the sole responsibility of the project contractor. For planning purposes,we recommend that temporary cuts be no steeper than 2 Horizontal to 1 Vertical (2H:1V). If significant groundwater seepage or surface water flow were encountered, we would expect that flatter inclinations would be necessary. We recommend that cut slopes be protected from erosion. The slope protection measures may include covering cut slopes with plastic sheeting and diverting surface runoff away from the top of cut slopes. We do not recommend vertical slopes for cuts deeper than four feet, if worker access is necessary. We recommend that cut slope heights and inclinations conform to appropriate OSHA/WISHA regulations. Permanent cut and fill slopes should be no steeper than 2H:1V. However, flatter inclinations may be required in areas where loose soils are encountered. Permanent slopes should be vegetated and the vegetative cover maintained until established. NELSON GEOTECHNICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. 61 1 21