Newport Beach Municipal Code Ch. 15.75 Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction

The rules, regulations, provisions, and conditions set forth in that certain publication entitled “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook)” including any supplements and amendments thereto, as prepared by the Greenbook Committee of Public Works Standards, is hereby adopted by the City Council as a minimum standard specification regulating materials of construction and their use in the design and construction of public works improvement projects in the City and providing for the administration of contracts, as well as permits issued in connection with such improvements.

A copy of the latest adopted Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction is on file with the Office of the City Clerk and is available for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. 2009-13 § 1 (part), 2009)

As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meaning provided in this section:

“Contract”

shall mean the written agreement between the City and the contractor covering the work.

“Reference specifications”

means those bulletins, standards, rules, methods of analysis or testing, codes, and specifications of other agencies, engineering societies, or industrial associations referred to in the contract documents. These refer to the latest edition, including amendments in effect and published at the time of advertising the project, unless specifically referred to by edition, volume, or date.

“Special provisions”

means additions and revisions to the standard specifications setting forth conditions and requirements particular to the work.

“Specifications”

means standard specifications, reference specifications, special provisions, and specifications in supplemental agreements between the contractor and the City.

(Ord. 2009-13 § 1 (part), 2009)

This chapter shall apply to all Public Works Department capital improvement projects and any other City projects as directed by the Public Works Director.

(Ord. 2009-13 § 1 (part), 2009)

The Public Works Director may supplement or modify the standard specifications set forth in the publication referred to in this chapter with special provisions, reference specifications, or any other supplemental publications as deemed necessary. When included in specifications for a public works construction project contract, such provisions and/or publications shall have precedence over standard specifications.

(Ord. 2009-13 § 1 (part), 2009)

The specifications pursuant to this chapter are minimum standards. This chapter shall not create liability on that part of the City, the City Council, its officers, agents, servants, attorneys and employees thereof for any damages that result from any person’s reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder.

(Ord. 2009-13 § 1 (part), 2009)

All future enactments, adoptions, amendments, modifications or revisions of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction may be adopted at the discretion of the Public Works Director.

(Ord. 2009-13 § 1 (part), 2009)