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O’Hare International Airport Construction Safety Phasing Plan
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A. Table of Contents
B. Purpose 4
C. Scope 5
D. Plan Requirements
205. Coordination
a. Design Meetings 9
b. Pre-bid Conference 9
c. Pre-construction Conference 10
d. Contractor Progress Meetings 11
e. Contract Change Orders 11
f. CDA, Airline and FAA Coordination meetings 11
g. Contract Dates 11
206. Project Phasing
a. Work Area 1A 16
b. Work Area 1B 19
c. Work Area 1C 21
d. Work Area 1D 23
e. Work Area 1E and 1N 25
f. Work Area 1F 27
g. Work Area 1G 29
h. Work Area 1H 33
i. Work Area 1I 36
j. Work Area 1J 39
k. Work Area 1K and 1M 43
l. Work Area 1L and 1O 47
m. Work Area 2A 51
n. Work Area 2B 55
o. Work Area 3A 60
p. Work Area 3B 61
207. Areas and operations affected by the construction activities
a. Identification of affected areas 69
b. Mitigation effects 69
208. Protection of navigational equipment (NAVAIDS) 71
209. Contractor access
a. Contractor access and airfield entry points 72
b. Location of stockpiled construction material 72
c. Construction and pedestrian operations 72
d. Construction equipment and site parking 72
e. Required escorts 74
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List of Appendices
Appendix “A” – Construction Safety Phasing Plan Checklist 95
Appendix “B” – Airfield Construction Inspection Checklist 104
Appendix “C” – FAA Form 5200-8 SAS-1 108
Appendix “D” – CSPP review email notification 111
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B. PURPOSE:
The prime responsibility for safety, supervision and inspection of airfield construction projects
lie with the airport owner/operator. Aviation safety is the prime consideration at airports
especially during construction. Our primary goal is to provide the highest possible level of
safety, security and efficiency to all the airport users; from the airlines and tenants to the
construction contractors and ultimately the traveling public.
To ensure this highest level of safety is maintained a Construction Safety Phasing Plan (CSPP)
has been developed specifically for the “Runway 9C-27C East Package”. The purpose of the
CSPP is to identify all construction activities that will occur within the Airport Operations Area
(AOA) of the airfield and define how each construction area will comply with the requirements
of FAR Part 139 and all applicable FAA rules and regulations.
The CSPP is a standalone document written to correspond with the safety and security set forth
in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2F, and the City of Chicago, O’Hare International Airport’s
safety and security requirements and all local codes, requirements and procedures. The CSPP is
to be used by all personnel involved in the project. The CSPP covers the actions and
responsibilities of design, construction, inspection and airport personnel.
Prior to the start of the project the contractor will submit a “Safety Plan Compliance
Document” (SPCD). Within the content of the SPCD the contractor will include a statement that
they have read and understand the CSPP and how they will comply with all the requirements
and safety procedures detailed within it. Any information not discussed in the original CSPP or
ANY changes to the constructability of the project MUST be outlined in the SPCD and submitted
to the airport and FAA for review. The SPCD must be submitted to and approved by the airport
prior to the start of any work.
In the event the contractor’s activities are found to be in non-compliance with the
requirements of the CSPP or SPCD, the airport’s representatives will direct the contractor in
writing to immediately stop all operations of that particular work until such time as all
deficiencies are mitigated and/or corrected to the satisfaction of the airport.
The CSPP and SPCD will be available at all times on the jobsite. It is the responsibility of the
contractor to ensure all construction personnel are familiar with the safety procedures and
regulations of the airport.
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C. SCOPE:
Overall Project Description:
Runway 9C-27C is the final runway to be constructed for the O’Hare Modernization Program
that began in 2005. Runway 9C-27C will be the second longest runway at O’Hare capable to
accommodate Airplane Design Group (ADG) VI aircraft. The new runway will be located
between two existing east/west runways with a width of 200’ and length of 11,245’. The overall
construction of Runway 9C-27C will be accomplished with four separate construction packages.
The estimated commissioning date for the new runway will be 2020.
The first project for the new runway is the “9C-27C East Package”. This project will include
several airfield improvement work areas on the north airfield and activities on the south airfield
associated with Runway 14R-32L. Close work coordination with the entire airport community is
essential for the success and completion of this project. Numerous other construction projects
will be occurring simultaneously with this project which will require various runway and taxiway
short term and extended closures. The following graphic identifies the general work locations
for the 9C-27C East Package project. (See fig 1)
Figure 1
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Project Details:
The Runway 9C-27C East Package will include three (3) separate construction phases and each
phase will have several construction activities or work areas. The following describes the
project details for each phase. Phase work areas will be described in detail in section 206 of the
CSPP.
Phase 1:
Phase 1 is divided into 15 separate work areas and will include the following airfield
construction activities:
NE cargo ramp demolition
Airfield security access and guard booth construction
Temporary aircraft parking locations
Rehabilitation of the TT Taxiway
Demolition of the H2 and temporary V Taxiways
Construction of new airfield service roadway
Construction of new airfield perimeter AOA fence line
Converting a portion of Runway 14L-32R into a taxiway (Taxiway SS)
Construction of new M and V Taxiway intersection
Demolition of Runway 14L-32R pavement at the Runway 4L-22R and 9L-27R
intersections.
Decommissioning of Runway 14L-32R
Re-designation of Runway 14R-32L to 15-33
Phase 2:
Phase 2 is divided into 2 separate work areas and will include the following airfield construction
activities:
Construction of a temporary airside perimeter roadway and perimeter AOA fence line
Construction of new runway and taxiway pavement and infrastructure
Tie in of new pavements to existing airfield pavements
Return temporary landside construction area to airside.
Phase 3:
Phase 3 is divided into 2 separate work areas and will include the following airfield construction
activities:
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The Runway 9C-27C East Package will consist of the following major construction activities:
Excavation and Embankment
Site Demolition
Site Grading
Underground & Site Demolition
Storm Sewer Installations and Modifications
Paving
Site Utility Modification
Temporary Erosion Control and Final Infield Restoration
Airfield Lighting and Signage Installation
Airfield Marking
Airfield Service Road Relocation
AOA perimeter fence relocation
At project completion (around July 31, 2018) approximately 2,500’ of the new runway and
2,300’ of the new parallel taxiway will be completed. Existing Taxiways H2, PP and a portion of
V Taxiway will be removed and graded. In addition to the above pavement removal areas;
Runway 14L-32R pavement will also be removed and graded in the following areas: (See fig. 2)
Between Runway 4L-22R and Runway 9R-27L
North of Runway 4L-22R (within ROFA)
South of Runway 9L-27R (within ROFA)
New Taxiways “SS”, “PP” (Future “B”), “TT” and “V” will be commissioned and operational for
air traffic.
The sequence of this project and nature of both the design and actual construction will have an
impact on aircraft operations. It is intended in the design and construction coordination of the
project to have the least amount of impact and daily disruption to the airline community. Close
coordination between the contractor, Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Construction Management (CM) team and Airlines is critical in the success of
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the project and to afford minimal impacts to the air carriers. The impact of work to the AOA is
discussed in detail in section D "Plan Requirements" and graphically depicted in various figures
and contract drawings throughout the document.
Figure 2
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D. Plan Requirements
205. Coordination:
a. Design meetings – Throughout the design process of this project, several working group
meetings were held to discuss engineering and design parameters, as well as
environmental and airfield impacts due to construction. Participants to the pre-design
meetings and project design reviews included, but were not limited to:
Project designers
Program Management representatives
Construction Management representatives
O’Hare International Airport Airfield Operations
Airline and Cargo representatives
FAA Airport District Office (ADO) and Airports Division
b. Pre-bid Conference – The OMP construction manager representative along with the
Chicago Department of Aviation shall conduct a pre bid conference to help clarify and
explain construction methods, procedures, quality issues and safety requirements of the
contract. The approximate date of the pre-bid conference will be around the end of
March 2016. The following entities will be invited to attend and speak at the pre-bid
conference:
Project designers
OMP - Construction Management representatives
O’Hare International Airport Airfield Operations
Airline and Cargo representatives
FAA ADO and Airports Division
The meeting will be held prior to the opening bid date to allow all potential bidders an
opportunity to receive a briefing on the scope of the project and allow for any questions
they might have in regards to the contract drawings and specifications that are issued
for bid.
This meeting will be held prior to the bid opening date and is not mandatory for
contractors intending to bid on this project. CDA and FAA will be invited.
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c. Pre-construction Conference – Upon award of the contract, OMP along with the Chicago
Department of Aviation shall hold a pre-construction conference with the successful
bidder to discuss deliverables due for the project. The pre-construction conference will
be held prior to the issuance of the notice to proceed. Participants to the pre-
construction meeting will include, but not limited to:
Engineers and designers
Construction Management (owner’s representatives)
Chicago Department of Aviation
Federal Aviation Administration
ADO
ATCT
Airports
Tech Ops
Quality Control and Assurance laboratory representatives
Contractor and subcontractors
All affected airport users
Airline/cargo representatives
Federal, State and Local agencies involved or affected by proposed construction
The project construction management team will prepare an agenda prior to the pre-
construction meeting. Subject matter will include, but is not limited to:
Project Information
Contract Details and Compliance
Contractor Management Team – duties and responsibilities
Insurance compliance and requirements
Submittals and Permits
Project Schedule
Safety, Security
CSPP and SPCD review and compliance
FAR Part 139 and Advisory Circular Compliance
ID Badging
Airside Construction Coordination
Utility protection and coordination
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d. Contractor Progress Meetings – Will be held as required for the project and will discuss
any airfield operational safety issues that may arise as well as design, constructability,
quality, and coordination issues.
f. CDA, Airline and FAA Coordination Meetings – Coordination meetings are held to discuss
all construction activities on the airfield and to coordinate any airfield impacts with all
airport users. Invited to each meeting is the CDA, program management, construction
designs, construction management, FAA ATC, FAA ADO, FAA Airports, Airlines and/or
representatives and when applicable airfield contractors.
i. Short Term Operational Phasing (STOP) Meeting held every Monday (except
holidays) at 8:00am at the City Operations Atrium conference room. All short
term construction issues (within 30 days) that will affect the airfield are
discussed and coordinated.
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206. Phasing
The nature of this project will consist of the majority of construction work on the north airfield
with the exception of the re-designation of Runway 14R-32L. This CSPP takes into account the
various scenarios that may be encountered during the construction of this project. Unforeseen
situations may arise that are not specifically addressed in this plan. Those situations will be
addressed on a case-by-case basis with CDA Operations and the airport community as they
arise. These changes may or may not warrant a revision to the approved CSPP. Several other
construction projects will be occurring on the airfield at the same time as the 9C-27C East
Package Project which may require other airfield runway or taxiway closures. All work will be
coordinated with the airport community at the weekly STOP coordination meeting.
Construction phasing for this project will be coordinated with CDA Operations, local ATC and all
airport users to provide the least disruption to the daily operations of the airport. The work
areas established in the contract drawings and specifications have been incorporated into the
CSPP. The following sections provide details regarding the airfield operational issues specific to
the project as related to the following topics: Phase Description, Phase Duration and
Locations, Areas Closed to Aircraft Operations, Required AOA Closures, Barricades Plans, Taxi
Routes, ARFF Routes, Construction Staging Areas, Construction Access and Haul Routes,
Impacts to NAVAIDS, Airfield Signage, Lighting, and Marking, Available Runway Length,
Required Hazard Marking and Lighting and Lead Times for Required Notifications. (Only
topics relevant to a specific phase or work area will be discussed, if a topic is not applicable it
will not be covered).
A draft CSPP was sent out for review and comments on March 1, 2016 to: CDA Operations, FAA
control tower, airline representatives, project designers and representative of the OMP CM
team. Comments for the CSPP are due no later than Wednesday March 9, 2016. A CSPP review
meeting will be scheduled (if needed) with CDA, airline representatives and the FAA ATC to
finalize the content of the CSPP for submission to FAA for final document review. Attached as
Appendix “C” of this document are the required Safety Risk Management Analysis FAA Form
5200.8 SAS-1, to be completed by the FAA.
Aspects of this project will be constructed and phased to comply with all FAR Part 139, Part 77
and applicable FAA 150 series Advisory Circulars which are detailed within the CSPP.
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All graphics within the CSPP are for visual reference only and are not to scale. Graphics were
obtained using Google Earth and the most recent O’Hare International Airport aerial
photographs.
Due to the complexity of the overall project and the detailed phasing that is required to ensure
critical areas of the airport are opened on the required target dates and to further ensure all
requirements of applicable Advisory Circulars, and Federal Aviation Regulations are met and
potential construction issues identified, this CSPP will be formatted so that the beginning of
each section will include general information regarding the overall phase description,
construction dates and milestones and areas closed to aircraft operations. Following the
general information will be specific details and information for each work area to include the
following:
Work area description and scope of work
Required AOA closure and duration of closures
Barricade plans
FAR Part 139 issues (when applicable)
All other topics that apply to the individual phase as a whole will be addressed at the end of
each specific phase section.
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Start of construction mobilization is expected on May 31, 2016 with an estimated start of
construction of July 1, 2016. Construction is anticipated to start on May 1, 2016 with the
majority of Phase 1 work areas completed by August 31, 2016. Some work areas of phase 1 can
continue into phase 2.
Figure 4
Areas Closed to Aircraft Operations and Required AOA Closures:
Various taxi routes will be required around the north airfield throughout the course of the 9C-
27C East Package construction project. Taxi routes will be changed as pavements are closed and
opened during construction. Numerous runways and taxiways will require various short term
and extended closures in order to complete the required scope of work in phase 1. This will
include nighttime closures for survey work and utility investigation prior to the start of any long
term closures.
To the best extent possible, location and details of required AOA closures are described for
each work area. The OMP will coordinate all work with CDA Operations and all users of the
airport to determine work schedules that will provide the least impact to aircraft operations.
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Unless otherwise noted all nightly closures will occur between the hours of 10:30 pm and 6am
local time with the understanding that access may be delayed due to traffic or weather
conditions.
Figure 5
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Barricade Plans:
Barricades for work area 1A will require the set-up of both “A” frame and low mass barricades
to close off the northeast cargo ramp. All barricades will be set-up in accordance with criteria as
described in section 220 of the CSPP. The following graphic also indicates pavement markings
to be removed or painted and guidance signs to be removed or adjusted to close off the cargo
area to aircraft. Details for guidance sign modifications will be provided prior to closing any
AOA pavements. (See fig. 6)
Figure 6
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Figure 8
Barricade Plans:
Barricades for work area 1B will require the set-up of both “A” frame and low mass barricades
for the extended closure of the “TT” Taxiway. All barricades will be set-up in accordance with
criteria as described in section 220 of the CSPP. The following graphic also indicates pavement
markings to be removed or painted. Taxiway “TT” is currently closed and guidance sign location
and directional panels have been removed from all signs leading into the taxiway, as such no
guidance sign adjustments will be required. (See fig. 9)
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Work area 1C is anticipated to start on July 1st and will have a construction duration of 60 days.
All work in area 1C must be completed by August 31, 2016.
Figure 10
Barricade Plans:
Barricades for work area 1C will require the set-up of both “A” frame and low mass barricades
for short term closures of taxiways around the work area as well as the extended closure of the
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“H2 and “H” Taxiways. All barricades will be set-up in accordance with criteria as described in
section 220 of the CSPP. The following graphic also indicates pavement markings to be removed
or painted and guidance signs to be removed or adjusted to close the “H2” Taxiway and
extended closure of “H” Taxiway. Details for guidance sign modifications will be provided prior
to closing any AOA pavements. (See fig. 11)
Figure 11
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Barricade Plans:
Barricades for work area 1D will require the set-up of both “A” frame and low mass barricades
for short term closures of Runway 27L at night as well as the extended closure of the following
taxiways for approximately 14 days:
“H Taxiway between “U” and “H2” Taxiways
“A” Taxiway between “U” and Runway 32R
Runway 32R between Runway 27L and “H3” Taxiway
All barricades will be set-up in accordance with criteria as described in section 220 of the CSPP.
The following graphic also indicates pavement markings to be removed or painted and
guidance signs to be removed or adjusted to close the affected taxiways. Details for guidance
sign modifications will be provided prior to closing any AOA pavements. (See fig. 13)
Figure 13
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Barricade Plans:
Barricades for work area 1E will require the set-up of both “A” frame and low mass barricades
for the extended closure of the “H3” Taxiway between Taxiways “SS” and “H” for approximately
21 days. Short term closures are not anticipated with work area 1E. AOA closures are not
required for work area 1N. Refer to restrictions and procedures for fence line work in section
209.h.
All barricades will be set-up in accordance with criteria as described in section 220 of the CSPP.
The following graphic also indicates pavement markings to be removed or painted and
guidance signs to be removed or adjusted to close the affected taxiways. Details for guidance
sign modifications will be provided prior to closing any AOA pavements. (See fig.15)
Figure 15
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Barricade Plans:
Area 1F will require short term closures of Runway 9R-27L and the “M” Taxiway. No extended
closures are required for this work. Runway 14L-32R between Taxiway “M” and Runway 27L is
currently closed and not available to aircraft operations.
All barricades will be set-up in accordance with criteria as described in section 220 of the CSPP.
The following graphic also indicates pavement markings to be removed or painted and
guidance signs to be removed or adjusted to close the affected taxiways. Details for guidance
sign modifications will be provided prior to closing any AOA pavements. (See fig. 17)
Figure 17
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Also included in area 1G will be the complete removal of the Runway 14L-32R pavement,
shoulders and electrical infrastructure between Taxiway “M” and the southern RSA limits of
Runway 4L-22R. Work in are 1G cannot start until the completion of work area 1B.
The removal of the Runway 14L-32R pavement will occur on the closed portion of the runway
and will be included within the foot print area of the Taxiway “M” and “V” construction,
therefore no additional AOA closures will be required for this work. (See fig. 18)
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Figure 18
Barricade Plans:
Area 1G will require the extended closure of the “M” Taxiway between Taxiway “U” and “V” for
approximately 150 days. Short term closures of the area may be required prior to any
significant work for survey and site investigation and will be coordinated with all airport users
at the weekly STOP meeting.
The area for removal of the runway pavement between Runway 4L-22R and “M” Taxiway is
currently closed and not available to aircraft operations and therefore no additional closures
are required. Barricades will be adjust to place the limits of work at the RSA of Runway 4L-22R
instead of the hold bar.
All barricades will be set-up in accordance with criteria as described in section 220 of the CSPP.
The following graphic also indicates pavement markings to be removed or painted and
guidance signs to be removed or adjusted to close the affected taxiways. Details for guidance
sign modifications will be provided prior to closing any AOA pavements. (See fig. 19)
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Figure 19
Area 1G-1:
The east portion of the “V” Taxiway concrete, asphalt shoulders (north) and electrical
installation must be performed when the “V” Taxiway is closed by NOTAM. The OMP will
coordinate with the contractor to determine the best time to perform this work. At the time of
the writing of the CSPP there are 3 possible options on when this work will be performed:
Performed on a nightly basis
Coordinate an extended closing of the “V” Taxiway
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At completion of area 1G after the new “M” / “V” Taxiway intersection is opened and
temporary “V” is permanently closed.
Area 1G-2
The east shoulder of the “M” Taxiway will extend to connect to the shoulder of the “NN”
Taxiway. This presents an issue of completing these construction activities while “V” Taxiway is
open and then again after the temporary “V” Taxiway is closed and “M” Taxiway is open, this
work falls within the TSA of the “M” Taxiway. Similar to area 1G-1 The OMP will coordinate with
the contractor and CDA Operations to determine the best options on when this work will be
performed:
Performed on a nightly basis
Work to occur prior to August 31, when the area is not required for aircraft operations
to NE Cargo.
If construction activities are performed on a nightly basis for areas 1G-1 or 1G-2, at the
completion of work for the day and prior to opening to aircraft operations, the area must meet
all FAR part 139 and applicable advisory circular criteria to allow for safe aircraft taxi
operations. Potential work activities will include but are not limited to:
Saw cutting (kerf)
Marker Light Base installation
Conduit installation
Cable pulling
Asphalt paving or patching
Concrete pours
Using criteria as defined in Advisory Circular 150-5370-2F section 221.d.3.c the resident
engineer will coordinate with CDA Operations to perform as much work as safely possible
within the identified critical areas. (See fig. 20)
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Figure 20
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Figure 21
Barricade Plans:
Area 1H will require nightly short term closures of Runway 4L-22R. Due to numerous other
work areas and construction projects occurring, the barricade plan for 1H also identifies
possible haul routes and closures.
All barricades will be set-up in accordance with criteria as described in section 220 of the CSPP.
(See fig. 22)
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Runway 9L-27R will only be closed during the overnight hours of 10:30pm to 6am. Day time
closures of Runway 27R will not be permitted. Once all work is completed within the 27R RSA,
day time closures of the “C” and “U” Taxiways may be permitted taxi configurations permit and
work is coordinated with the airport community at the weekly STOP meeting. (See fig. 23)
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Figure 23
Barricade Plans:
Area 1I will require short term closures of Runway 9L-27R and short term closures of portions
of the “C” and “U” Taxiways. No extended closures will be permitted for area 1I. Work within
the RSA Runway 9L-27R will be restricted to night work. While work outside the RSA can be
performed during day hours if airfield configurations permit and closures are coordinated with
the airport community.
All barricades will be set-up in accordance with criteria as described in section 220 of the CSPP.
Taxiway “U1” is a closed taxiway and therefore all markings and guidance signs have been
removed or modified. There will not be any marking removal or sign modifications for this
phase all signs and markings were removed or adjusted in previous work. (See fig. 24)
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Figure 24
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All closures for the “M” Taxiway will be coordinated with the airport community at the weekly
STOP meeting and will occur during the lowest traffic periods for that area. Extended closures
of the “M” Taxiway will not be permitted after the Northeast Cargo Facility is opened, as “M”
will be the only available taxiway to the area. Work area 1J cannot start until the new “M” and
“V” Taxiways are opened to air traffic.
Figure 25
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Barricade Plans:
Work area 1J will require the permanent closing of the temporary “V” Taxiway between
Taxiway “M” and “V”. At the time of the writing of the CSPP, it is impossible to determine the
sequence of work between several areas and when certain taxiways will be opened or closed. It
is anticipated that at the completion of area 1G and start of area 1J, the “M” Taxiway will be
open full length, the “V” Taxiway will be closed between “M” and “TT” Taxiways for the
construction of “V” Taxiway shoulders and removal of the asphalt pavement inside the taxiway
critical areas. These areas will be coordinated with the contractor and airport community and a
final determination will be made on what areas will be closed.
For the CSPP it will be assumed the “V” Taxiway will be closed for the duration of work area 1J
and is illustrated in the following barricade graphic.
All barricades will be set-up in accordance with criteria as described in section 220 of the CSPP.
The following graphic also indicates pavement markings to be removed or painted and
guidance signs to be removed or adjusted to close the affected taxiways. Details for guidance
sign modifications will be provided prior to closing any AOA pavements. (See fig. 26)
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Figure 26
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Work Area 1M will include the removal of the existing service road pavement between the 32R
hold pad and “A” and “B” bridges. The following graphic shows the final airfield configuration
south of Runway 9R-27L at the completion of work areas 1K and 1M. (See fig. 28)
Figure 28
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Extended closures of the “U” or bridge Taxiways will not be permitted all work will occur
between the hours of 10:30pm and 6am.
Figure 29
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Barricade Plans:
This work area will require nightly short term closures of several north side taxiways. Work area
1K will coincide with several other work areas on the 9C-27C East Package project and will be
coordinated at the weekly STOP meeting. The following graphic identifies all potential AOA
closures that will be needed to complete the work in area 1K and 1M. Although numerous
taxiway closures are identified, not all taxiways will be closed simultaneously. “A” and “B”
bridge Taxiways cannot be closed at the same time, one taxiway must always remain open. (See
fig. 30)
Figure 30
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Figure 31
To comply with Advisory Circular 150-5370-2F section 221.c.4 excavations are not permitted
within the TSA while the taxiway is open. Excavations for the roadway must either be backfilled
with stone and suitably capped to ensure material does not become dislodged from jet blast or
high winds, or the excavation is left in a manner that will allow the safe operation of the
heaviest aircraft that will operate on the taxiway (B747-8) if the aircraft deviates from the
taxiway and enters the TSA. Examples may be, but are not limited to: steel plates covering the
excavation of crane matts inside the excavation. Any method used to comply with FAR Part 139
must be capable of supporting the weight of the aircraft without causing damage.
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Work area 1L (re-designation of Runway 14R-32L to Runway 15-33) will occur over a 3-4 night
period and will require daily NOTAMS for possible non-standard markings. The following
includes work activities that are required for the runway re-designation:
Relocation and repainting of runway landing designation marking.
Repainting of all Mandatory surface painted holding position signs.
Relocation and repainting of runway centerlines
Re-signing of all mandatory hold, approach/departure and TORA guidance signs. (to be
performed by CDA)
Work area 1O (decommissioning of Runway 14L-32R) will include the complete removal of all
paint markings that were grayed out when the runway was closed in September 2015. All
guidance signs identifying the runway will be removed along with all distance remaining signs.
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Figure 32
The re-designation of Runway 14R-32L to 15-33 will start on September 14, 2016 at 10:30pm
FAA aeronautical charting publication date and will be completed over the course of 3-4 nights.
As the runway cannot be closed for an extended period, the re-designation will occur in phases
between the hours of 10:30pm and 6am. The following describes an estimated schedule and
construction activities to occur.
September 15, 16, and 17, 2230 hours to 0600 hours (as needed)
Repaint runway designation of remaining surface painted hold signs.
Adjust all runway centerline markings to comply with spacing and repaint.
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At the time of the writing of the CSPP, required taxiway closures to complete the work have not
been identified. Prior to the night of September 14, the CM will coordinate at the weekly STOP
meeting to determine what closures will be required to complete the work. (See fig. 33)
Figure 33
Barricade Plans:
Barricade plans will be coordinated with CDA Operations for the specific nights of work
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The overall scope of work for phase 2 will be to convert the primary work area for construction
of the runway and associated taxiways to a landside construction project and construct a
temporary AOA service roadway and construct a concrete batch plant. (See fig. 34)
Figure 34
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phase 1 must be completed by defined milestone dates. Work areas in phase 2 including all
punchlist work must be completed prior to the start of phase 3.
To the best extent possible, location and details of required AOA closures are described for
each work area. The OMP will coordinate all work with CDA Operations and all users of the
airport to determine work schedules that will provide the least impact to aircraft operations.
Unless otherwise noted all nightly closures will occur between the hours of 10:30pm and 6am
local time with the understanding that access may be delayed due to traffic or weather
conditions.
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Figure 35
Barricade Plans:
This work area will be coordinated with airport community to determine if an extended closure
of the “V” Taxiway between “M” and “TT” will be possible for construction of the service road
within the OFA of the “V” Taxiway. If extended closures are not possible this work will be
completed on a daily or nightly basis with the area returned to FAR Part 139 compliance on a
daily basis. If approved, extended closure of the “V” cannot exceed 7 calendar days. (See fig. 36)
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Figure 36
Work area 2A will also require the permanent closing of the “PP” Taxiway between Runway 27L
approach and the “TT” Taxiway. (See fig 37)
Figure 37
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All barricades will be set-up in accordance with criteria as described in section 220 of the CSPP.
The following graphic also indicates pavement markings to be removed or painted and
guidance signs to be removed or adjusted to close the affected taxiways. Details for guidance
sign modifications will be provided prior to closing any AOA pavements.
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Figure 38
At the completion of work area 2B, prior to start of phase 3, the temporary AOA perimeter
fence line and service road will be removed and permanent alignment of both the AOA fence
line and service roadway will be constructed. Existing security gate 39 will be removed and
relocated on the new perimeter fence line at Schlitz Road. (See fig. 39)
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Figure 39
Barricade Plans:
Barricade plans will be determined and created if a closure for this work area is required. All
barricades will be set-up in accordance with criteria as described in section 220 of the CSPP. The
following graphic also indicates pavement markings to be removed or painted and guidance
signs to be removed or adjusted to close the affected taxiways. Details for guidance sign
modifications will be provided prior to closing any AOA pavements.
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The overall scope of work for phase 3 will be the construction of the final lengths of the new
runway and parallel taxiway up to the TOFA of the “M” and “U” Taxiways and construction of
the a temporary “PP” Taxiway (Future “B” Taxiway) to the Runway 27L approach and
demolition of the remainder of the “PP” Taxiway up to the “TT” Taxiway. (See fig. 40)
Figure 40
At the completion of phase 3 three taxi routes will be available to and from the north portion of
the airfield including the FBO ramp and northeast cargo facility. (See fig. 41)
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Figure 41
To the best extent possible, location and details of required AOA closures are described for
each work area. The OMP will coordinate all work with CDA Operations and all users of the
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airport to determine work schedules that will provide the least impact to aircraft operations.
Unless otherwise noted all nightly closures will occur between the hours of 10pm and 6am local
time with the understanding that access may be delayed due to traffic or weather conditions.
Figure 42
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Barricade Plans:
No additional barricade plans are required for work area 3A
At the time of the writing of the CSPP taxiway extended closures have not been coordinated
with the airport community. All extended closures will be discussed and coordinated at the
weekly STOP meeting. It is anticipated for these extended closures to occur in spring of 2018
and will be needed for an approximate duration of 24 to 48 hours. (See fig. 43)
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Figure 43
Barricade Plans:
At the time of the writing of the CSPP it is unknown what closures and duration of closures will
be required for phase 3B. As with other closures on this project all barricades will be set-up in
accordance with criteria as described in section 220 of the CSPP. For closures less than 7 days
pavement markings and guidance signs will not be required to be removed or adjusted. The
following graphic identifies taxiway closures that will be required for each work area within the
runway and taxiway critical areas. (See fig. 44)
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Figure 44
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Taxi Routes:
Taxi routes surrounding the Runway 9C-27C East Package project specifically to the FBO ramp
and NE Cargo facility will be impacted throughout the project. Prior to September 1, 2016 the
primary taxi routes to the FBO ramp will be the MM, V, PP and TT taxiways. As taxiways are
closed for construction alternate taxi routes will be available. (See fig. 45)
Figure 45
Work areas will dictate what taxiways need to be closed and which routes will be available for
access to the FBO ramp.
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A critical date for the project will be September 1st, which is the anticipated opening date for
the new Northeast Cargo facility. At the opening of the facility work areas 1C, 1D, 1F and 1G
must completed to allow aircraft taxi routes to the Northeast Cargo Area.
Taxi routes will be coordinated with the entire airport community at the weekly STOP meeting
so all users will be aware of what taxiways will be open and closed.
Equipment and material is normally not permitted to be staged or parked on closed AOA
pavements. Heavy equipment that cannot be easily moved and must remain on closed
pavements MUST be coordinated with OMP and CDA. All material or equipment that will be
staged on closed AOA pavements must be adequately marked and lighted to ensure it is visible
during hours of darkness or limited visibility.
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Figure 46
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Figure 47
Haul routes to individual work areas will change with specific AOA taxiway closures. It is
impossible to identify all potential haul routes to access the various areas of the project. Haul
routes will be identified prior to the start of any work within a specific area and approved by
CDA Operations. The contractor will be provided a detailed haul route map for each work area.
Access to each area may use existing service or access roads, closed taxiways or runways and
may at times require the construction of grinding roads to an area.
All grinding haul roads that are constructed adjacent to an active taxiway must have the
grindings capped with asphalt 122.5’ from the edge of taxiway pavement to ensure grindings do
not become a FOD hazard and the haul road can be easily cleaned. Refer to section 221.d for
taxiway critical area dimensions. (See fig. 48)
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Figure 48
Construction sweepers shall be required for each haul route at all identified taxiway crossings
during any construction activities to keep pavements clean and minimize potential FOD
hazards. All contractor flaggers are required to attend an O’Hare International Airport certified
flagger training class, prior to starting any flagging duties and MUST have portable radios for
each location.
The contractor will be required to provide enough sweepers as needed to keep all haul routes
that cross active taxiways clean from construction material and/or debris.
The following remaining phase elements of the required Construction Safety Phasing Plan are
not applicable to this project:
Lighting and Marking Changes
Impacts to NAVAIDS
Available Runway Length
Declared Distances
Required Hazard Marking and Lighting
Lead Times for Required Notifications
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b. Mitigation effects – The CSPP has established specific procedures necessary to maintain
the safety and efficiency of all airport operations during all construction activities of this
project.
All coordination for airfield work and the scheduling of required CDA escorts will be
discussed at the weekly STOP meeting and coordinated on a daily basis with CDA
Operations.
i. Temporary changes to runway and/or taxiway operations – Nightly short term
closures of numerous runways and several associated taxiways will be required
for construction activities within pavement critical areas. Any closures of
runways or taxiways will be coordinated at the weekly STOP meeting. Extended
closures for any runways or taxiways within individual work areas will be
coordinated with the airport community.
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All airfield closures for construction will be coordinated with CDA, FAA and
airlines through the weekly STOP meeting, where all entities will be made aware
of any operational impacts to the airfield. All daily airfield pavement closures will
be coordinated with airport operations, appropriate NOTAMS issued and
placement of barricades with red lights to delineate all closed areas.
ii. Detours for ARFF and other airport vehicles – There will be no impact or
required detours for airport vehicles as a result of this project. The pavement
removal in work area 1I will require continued access to runway 9L-27R from the
“U” Taxiway. The contractor will submit a means and method of construction to
be approved by the OMP CM, CDA Operations and Fire Department on how the
fire access road will be maintained prior to the start of any pavement removal.
(See fig. 49)
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Figure 49
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a. Contractor Access and airfield entry points – The primary AOA entry point for this
project will be through security construction gate 26C. The contractor will have access
to the airfield through any approved guard post or CVIA Location (unless otherwise
noted). All contractors must be properly badged and equipment must have proper ORD
vehicle placards. Those employees without badges will be required to be signed onto
the airfield by a badged and escort approved employee.
All stockpiled material must be monitored and/or secured to ensure construction debris
does not become dislodged by wind or jet blast and create a FOD hazard on the airfield.
Provisions must also be in place to prevent stockpiled material from becoming wildlife
attractants. ALL ROLLOFF CONTAINERS STAGED WITHIN THE AOA MUST BE COVERED
AT ALL TIMES.
c. Construction and pedestrian operations – Aircraft and passenger safety is of the utmost
importance. Vehicle traffic will be limited to those individuals that have an operational
need to access the airfield for this project. All employees working within the AOA for
this project will be required to obtain an ORD Identification badge with basic airfield
driver’s access privileges. All vehicles that enter the airfield must either have an ORD
vehicle permit or be escorted onto the airfield by an authorized company escort.
Under the requirements of the CDA badging and escorting rules and regulations, any
person who signs in a non-badged employee and/or vehicle onto the AOA will be
responsible for that person/vehicle until they are escorted off the airfield. Under no
circumstances shall unbadged personnel be left within the AOA unattended.
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approved through CDA operations. All haul routes are to remain clean and free
of debris that may damage aircraft. During AOA construction the contractor is
required to have at minimum, one vacuum type roadway sweeper on site at all
times. If the contractor will be working in multiple locations that will affect open
taxiways multiple sweepers will be required. The contractor will be responsible
for dust control throughout the project job site and haul routes as required.
All "Heavy" equipment is required to have a 3' x 3' orange and white flag
mounted on the highest point of the vehicle while working on the airfield.
Vehicles not considered "Heavy" equipment: Pick-up trucks, dump trucks, box
and panel vans, stake bodies, passenger vehicle, mechanic/service trucks, skid
steers, combination back hoes and busses. These vehicles must have an
operational yellow rotating/strobe light.
Hand operated equipment such as; concrete saws, dowel machines etc. and tow
behind equipment such as light wagons, compressors, trailers, etc, do not
require flags or rotating/strobe lights.
All vehicle lighting and flags must be maintained in good working order and
operational condition. Flags must be replaced by the contractor if they become
faded, discolored or torn.
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e. Required escorts - All construction activities within the AOA will require CDA escorts to
be present and monitor contractor related activities. At no time shall the contractor
proceed to start work on site unless the escort is present. Requests for airfield escorts
are to be made through the resident engineer who will coordinate with CDA Operations.
Requests for escorts must be called in no later than 11:00 am the day prior to scheduled
work or by 11:00 am on Friday for weekend, Monday or holiday work.
f. Training requirements for vehicle drivers – In an effort to maintain the safest working
environment for all airfield users, it is required that ALL contractor personnel who
receive an O’Hare International Airport identification badge complete the required FAR
part 139.303 Airfield Driver Training Program, also referred to as “303 Training”. 303
Training is mandatory and must be completed prior to an employee’s initial access of
the AOA, and once each year thereafter. Under the scope of this project any employee
with a green badge with or without the yellow stripe MUST attend 303 Training.
h. Maintenance of the secured area of the airport – This project will also include the
installation of new AOA perimeter fencing behind the old Runway 32R approach. (see
fig. 50)
Under the design of this project all new security AOA perimeter fencing will be installed
and inspected by the TSA and CDA authorities prior to commissioning of the new fence
line. No breach of perimeter fencing is expected for this work. The existing perimeter
fence line will not be removed in this project and will be relocated under future
construction projects. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to maintain all AOA
perimeter fencing and adhere to all rules and regulations as described in the contract
documents and contractors drawings (Airfield Security Fencing and Access Protocol) and
will be coordinated with CDA Safety and Security.
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Figure 50
a. Trash – It is the contractor’s responsibility to maintain and keep the construction project
site clean. All trash and debris shall be picked up and properly disposed of.
b. Standing water – Water that collects within the project site in excavations, tire ruts or
low graded areas as a result of contractor construction activities must be pumped out
immediately. Standing water can attract several types of wildlife which can be
hazardous to aircraft operations. Standing water that collects in the basins as a result of
normal storm water runoff does not apply to the above standards.
c. Tall grass and seeds – All trees, shrubs, vines, forbs, green roof plants, ornamental
grasses, sedges and turf grasses that are used within the AOA must meet the
Sustainable Airport Landscaping Specification 02905, Seeding Specification T-901 of the
Chicago Department of Aviation O’Hare Modernization Program Specifications.
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All vegetation within the boundaries of this project must be maintained. Excessive
vegetation growth attracts several forms of wildlife that present serious hazards to
arriving, departing and taxiing aircraft. All safety/silt fence lines must be maintained so
vegetation height does not exceed 8” and flowering plants must be removed from the
construction site immediately. The Contractor will be responsible to have landscaping
crews available for removal of vegetation when growth approaches the 8" maximum
height.
d. Fencing and gates – All project installed fencing will be constantly maintained so grasses
do not exceed 8” in height. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to control and
maintain grass and weed heights along all fence lines for this project.
Roll off dumpsters used on this project (regardless of size) shall be covered at ALL times.
All airfield personnel and vehicle drivers will monitor construction sites and any haul routes
that cross active taxiways for potential FOD hazards. Personnel are to make all efforts to
keep open/active taxiways clear of debris and FOD. If hazardous conditions exist, notify City
Operations immediately at 773-686-2255.
NEVER chase FOD! If debris or FOD is observed near, adjacent to or on an active runway or
taxiway, NEVER attempt to retrieve it. Contact City Operations and advise them of the
situation.
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All personnel shall handle hazardous materials according to the guidelines as defined by the
product Safety Data Sheets (SDS) formally referred to as MSD sheets. Extra attention must
be applied during all fueling operations.
Anyone that causes or witnesses a spill ANYWHERE on the airfield MUST first report it to the
O’Hare Communication Center (OCC), and subsequently to City Operations. The OCC will
dispatch the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) to determine the severity of the spill, assist
with spill containment and cleanup and/or oversight if needed. CFD will issue the official
volume of product released for the responsible party to notify agencies if required.
All contractors are required to have clean up and spill kits on site at ALL times when
equipment is in use. Kits are to be of adequate size to handle fuel or oil spills for the size
and amount of equipment in use on the project at any specific time. The contractor must
develop and submit a spill prevention and control plan and incorporate these procedures in
the Safety Plan Compliance Document.
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b. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM’s) - All NOTAMS for this project will be initiated, enforced
and cancelled by Airport Operations. All NOTAMS specific to AOA activities will be
coordinated through Airport Operations on a daily basis.
In the event of an aircraft emergency the contractor will be advised through the
resident engineer, Airport Operations or airfield escort if they must leave the jobsite and
vacate the airfield. The contractor shall submit in the SPCD procedures for severe
weather conditions. Details should include notification procedures, personnel and site
protection.
d. Coordination with ARFF – The contractor will coordinate all activities that directly affect
ARFF procedures or responses with the resident engineer who will then coordinate
directly with a representative of the Chicago Fire Department.
e. Notification to the FAA – All requirements and requests for removal of FAA equipment,
and compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) including but not limited to FAR
part 77 and 139, all applicable advisory circulars and FAA orders will be coordinated
through the resident engineer in a timely manner. Approvals for revisions or new
applications for changes to the project may take up to 90 days for FAA response.
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f. NAVAIDS – The former 14L ALSF lighting fixtures and ICC cabinets will be removed and
returned to the FAA as part of work area 1I. No other runway NAVAIDS will be impacted
as a result of this project.
a. Daily Inspections – The contractor shall conduct a daily construction inspection of all
AOA construction activities. Airport Operations will also conduct daily self-inspections of
the construction area and advise the resident engineer of any deficiencies or violations
to FAR Part 139 or applicable advisory circulars.
Prior to the opening of any short term (daily or nightly) runways or taxiways, the
contactor must ensure all pavement areas are clean, free of construction equipment or
material and all affected airfield lighting circuits are operational. Refer to Appendix “B”
for a detailed FAR Part 139 construction inspection checklist.
b. Final Inspection - A final inspection and walk through of the project will take place prior
to opening any closed or restricted airfield pavements to aircraft operations.
All underground utilities shall receive added attention to assure no disruption of services for
the airport or surrounding tenants. The contractor shall locate utility crossings within the
project site. Utilities shall be marked according to CDA locating standards. All marked or
identified utilities must be exposed using hydro-excavating methods (mechanical excavating
is not permitted to expose or locate a marked utility) within 5’ (either side) of the utility
marker. Any utilities or cables damaged shall immediately be reported to the resident
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engineer, CDA Airport Operations and follow the utility strike procedure. If damage is
caused due to negligence on the contractor all repairs will be at their own expense. Failure
to report any damaged utilities may result in disciplinary actions.
Shut down or disruption to any CDA, FAA or Local Utility shall be coordinated through OMP
utility coordinator. Requests for utility locates are as follows:
Common Utilities – DIGGER (minimum 72 hours in advance)
O’Hare Utilities – Through CDA via OMP utility coordinator (72 hours in advance)
FAA Utilities – Through FAA via OMP utility coordinator (5 days in advance)
A “Dig Book” must be completed prior to any airfield excavations taking place on the
airfield, and MUST remain on the project site at all times.
216. Penalties
Rules, regulations and procedures are outlined and in place to ensure the safety of all
entities throughout the airport. Any violations to rules, regulations or procedures regarding
this project will fall under the responsibility of the contractor and its sub-contractors.
The contractor shall be responsible for any and all fines or penalties that may be assessed
either to them or to the Chicago Department of Aviation as a result of negligence or non-
compliance with airport rules, regulation and safety plans. Severity of fines or disciplinary
actions may include suspension or termination of badged employees to monetary fines to
termination of contract.
a. Winter Conditions - As much as possible CDA will allow construction activities through
the winter season which is defined as December 15 to April 15. However Snow removal
operations take precedence over all other activities during this time frame. A contractor
may be notified in short notice of cancellation or termination of work. It is the
contractor’s responsibility to coordinate work activities with the resident engineer to
keep project shut downs to a minimum during these months.
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c. VIP Arrivals - VIP activities at O’Hare international Airport are closely coordinated with
airport operations. At times VIP movements or activities will be in the vicinity of an
active construction project. For safety reasons, affected contractors will be required to
shut down construction operations for a specific portion of a project or at times the
entire project. Contractors will normally receive prior notice to any VIP activities.
CDA Operations will coordinate with the resident engineer to determine what
construction activities will be permitted and when work must be stopped. Construction
personnel may not be permitted to remain within the construction site during VIP
arrivals.
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Cleaning may entail hand washing, sweeping or high powered water pressure washing.
Critical markings such as runway mandatory hold bars, hold signs, and ILS hold bars shall be
constantly monitored and cleaned or repaired as required.
a. Runway markings, lights, signs, and NAVAIDS – Refer to work areas 1L and 1O for
complete details on runway changes to markings, lighting and signage.
b. Taxiway markings – Refer to individual work areas for complete details on all taxiway
changes to markings, lighting and signage.
All employees that receive an O’Hare Access badge will be required to attend a contractor
139.303 airfield safety training, which will discuss driving on the airfield, haul routes and
accessing project jobsites.
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Barricades used for this project will consist of O’Hare type or highway type “1” barricades as
well as low mass, low profile barricades. All barricades shall have a minimum of one red
omni-direction hazard light. Due to the potential FOD hazard, obstruction flags are not to be
used on barricades. AOA barricades are required to delineate closed portions of the airfield
from open areas.
Due to the extremely busy operations and variety of aircraft that operate in and out of
O’Hare and the constant inspections and evaluations that must occur on the airfield on a 24
hour basis by numerous CDA departments (Operations, Electrical, Maintenance, ARFF), low
mass low profile barricades are sometimes not the best choice for short term closures at
the intervals as described in AC 150-5370-2F section 220.b.1.
On a daily basis CDA vehicles need to gain access into the jobsite. From Operations and
escort vehicles to ARFF vehicles. Due to various conditions, vehicles trying to get around the
barricade line will either need to drive through the grass area, possibly creating tire ruts
within the TSA or inadvertently knock down a taxiway edge light that may not be visible to
the driver. For short term closures it is not feasible to fill the units with water or sand due to
the numerous times they may need to be moved for various AOA closures. Without sand or
water the barricades are very susceptible to the effects of jet blast or high winds and can
create a potential FOD hazard or injuries to personnel.
Short term closures will be set up using O’Hare approved “A” frame or highway type 1 “A”
frame barricades spaced every 15’ (If O’Hare type barricades are not available it is approved
to use highway type “1” barricades for all AOA closures). This spacing will provide ample
room for CDA vehicles to enter and exit the site as needed, but also provide enough
barricades to be seen by taxiing aircraft. As best practice the location of the barricade line
will be at the TOFA of the open taxiway intersection or ROFA of an open intersecting
runway. However, this may not always be possible due to the limited spacing around
several transitional taxiways. In these cases the barricade line will be placed at the farthest
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distance possible without encroaching upon other open taxiways, but may be within the
taxiway object free area of the open taxiway.
To further ensure all construction workers are familiar with the purpose of the barricades
and the reasons for the messages on the barricade panels. Barricades are covered in length
during all 303 training classes, so every contractor that receives a badge and works on the
airfield understands the importance and limitations of AOA barricade lines.
The contractor is required to review all barricade criteria defined below as well as criteria
referenced in section 207b.i. They must acknowledge these rules and procedures in the
Safety Plan Compliance Document (SPCD).
All barricades must be in good working order. Damaged or broken barricades must
be repaired or replaced or cannot be used on the AOA.
All “A” frame barricade signs and reflective tape must be visible at all times
AOA Barricades cannot be set-up until approved by CDA Operations
AOA Barricades cannot be removed until contractor is cleared by CDA Operations
Quantities identified within the CSPP must be adhered to
Barricade red obstruction lights must be 100% operational at all times.
To facilitate future barricade set-up; the contractor may identify the location of each
barricade with a small paint mark on the pavement surface.
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Figure 52
c. Protection of Excavations – All open excavations within the ROFA will utilize low
mass low profile barricades only or safety fence. Any barricades or safety fence
within the ROFA cannot be higher than 18”. Barricades will be continuously
connected unless requested by CDA, Operations openings will be maintained in the
barricade line for ARFF access.
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d. Utility Lines - All utilities will be protected/identified using the approved ORD utility
markers. Markers are 2” PVC pipe with the appropriate utility identifier label affixed
to it. Utility labels can be obtained from the OMP utility coordinator. (See fig. 53)
Utilities that have been hydro excavated and must remain open will be readily
marked and clearly identified using approved methods in accordance with AC
150/5370-2F. If it is not required for an excavated utility locate to remain open, the
hydro excavated area shall be filled in and graded to meet FAR Part 139 standards.
Figure 53
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trenched into the infield or pavement surface and terminated in a manhole or base
can. Secondary electrical circuits are permitted above grade. All secondary circuits
are to be placed in rigid conduit if located on a pavement surface where the
possibility of vehicle traffic is present.
Secondary cables placed in the infield can be placed in PVC or rigid conduits. PVC
conduit will be permitted in areas where there is no chance of vehicle traffic; if
vehicles are present cables must be installed in rigid conduit. All temporary conduits
shall be clearly marked and remain highly visible. Conduits on pavement surfaces
should be marked with paint and identified with wooden lathe or survey flags in
infield areas (identifying markers cannot exceed 18” in height if temporary conduit is
inside an object free area). Any temporary conduits within a safety area will need to
be coordinated through CDA Operations.
All conduit and base cans (if applicable) that are mounted on a paved surface must
be securely anchored/affixed to the pavement. Conduits may be required to be
ramped over with asphalt or concrete within any safety area.
Extended closures on runways for over 7 days will require all runway lighting circuits
to be locked out at the lighting control vault. If testing of runway circuits is required
during the duration of the extended closure this operation will be coordinated with
CDA Operations, CDA Electricians and the FAA Tower. All runway protection
markings such as mandatory hold signs, hold bars, surface painted hold signs, and
enhanced taxiway centerlines will be required to be removed or painted over.
f. Runway Closure Marker (RCM) - Runway Closure Markers will be placed at the
approaches of the runway for all short term and extended closures
g. Marking, Signing and Lighting Removal for Extended AOA Closures – Criteria for
the removal of AOA pavement markings has been establish according the duration
of the closure. This criteria is described as follows:
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a. Runway Safety Area (RSA) – Open trenches or excavations are not permitted within
the RSA while the runway is open. The contractor will be responsible to backfill,
compact and grade all open trenches and excavations prior to opening a runway
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with suitable material. All damage to infield grass areas due to construction activities
MUST be repaired to meet FAR Part 139 standards prior to opening.
Survey marking lathe and utility markers are normally not permitted within the RSA.
If it is critical to mark, identify or locate an object or point within the RSA the
following criteria must be followed:
Prior approval from CDA Operations before leaving anything within an RSA
Utility locating flags can be used sparingly
If survey hubs or lathe are used they cannot be higher than 3" from the
surrounding elevation.
b. Runway Object Free Area (ROFA) – Construction activities are permitted in a runway
object free area. However, at the completion of the work day all equipment,
material and stockpiles must be moved outside the object free area. Trenches and
excavations are permitted and may remain open but they must be prominently
marked with low mass low profile barricades, or silt fence. All barricades used within
a ROFA must not exceed 18" in height (see fig. 54). If required by CDA Operations
the contractor will be required to place safety fence at locations adjacent to all work
sites to identify the ROFA for a runways. Outside the ROFA regular height safety
fence is permitted.
Figure 54
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c. Taxiway Safety Area (TSA) – Open trenches or excavations are not permitted within
the TSA while a taxiway is open. The contractor will be responsible to backfill,
compact and grade all open trenches and excavations prior to opening a taxiway
with suitable material. All damage to infield grass areas due to construction activities
MUST be repaired to meet FAR Part 139 standards prior to opening. The contractor
will be required to place safety fence at locations adjacent to all work sites to
identify the TSA for necessary taxiways. Fencing used in these locations cannot
exceed 18” in height
Survey marking lathe and utility markers are normally not permitted within the TSA.
If it is critical to mark, identify or locate an object or point within the TSA the
following criteria must be followed:
Prior approval from CDA Operations before leaving anything within an TSA
Utility locating flags can be used sparingly
Survey hubs or lathe are used they cannot be higher than 3" from the
surrounding elevation.
d. Taxiway Object Free Area (TOFA) – Work within the taxiway object free area is more
restrictive than a ROFA due the potential of an aircraft wing tip penetrating this
area. Specific to this project, no work will occur within the TOFA while a taxiway is
open to air traffic. For daily taxiway closures; at the end of the work day all
equipment and stockpiles will be staged or parked outside the TOFA. No parking or
servicing of equipment will be permitted within the TOFA. If required by CDA
Operations the contractor will be required to place safety fence or silt fence at
locations adjacent to all work sites to identify the TOFA for necessary taxiways.
Outside the TOFA regular height safety fence is permitted. (see fig. 55)
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maintained if an aircraft does not have full use of the entire taxiway width
(with its main landing gear at the edge of the pavement), then it will be
necessary to move personnel and equipment for the passage of that aircraft.
iv. Construction workers must complete the CDA certified flagger training
program to be qualified to serve as a wing walker for construction activities
only.
v. 92’ clearance (ADG V) and 97’ (ADG VI) clearance is maintained from the
edge of taxiway defined edge line to the closest construction work location.
(distance to be used from defined edge is based on taxiway design group)
vi. The above distances INCLUDE the required 5’ safety clearance as referenced
in paragraph c above.
vii. Flaggers MUST be present for EVERY construction operation. (One flagger
cannot watch two construction activities).
f. Obstacle Free Zone (OFZ) – Construction activities will not impact any runway
obstacle free zones.
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a. Prohibitions – The following items are prohibited from use on this project
i. No open flame welding or torches unless “hot permit” has been issued for the
specific work
ii. Electric blasting caps may be permitted for mining operations only if the
contractor can show a need for the operation and all approvals are received
from CDA Safety and the Chicago Fire Department.
iii. Flare pots are not permitted on the AOA
iv. Marking tape shall not be used for temporary or permanent pavement markings
on runways, taxiways, taxi lanes or gate parking aprons.
b. Restrictions – Throughout the course of the project certain airport restrictions may
apply to construction activities. It is important for the contractor to work closely with
the resident engineer and airport operations to identify airfield work restrictions that
will impact this project.
i. Construction suspension required during specific airport operations
Please refer to details as described in section 217
ii. Areas that cannot be worked on simultaneously
Not applicable to this project
iii. Day or night construction restrictions
Please refer to details as described in section 207
Seasonal construction activities – As described in section 217.a airfield
construction activities may be suspended due to airport snow removal
operations. Cancellation of work may occur on a moment’s notice. If a
contractor has a critical airfield activity to occur during the winter season,
they must coordinate with the resident engineer and airport operations
the specifics and importance of the activity. All costs associated with
unexpected construction shut downs or cancellations during the winter
season will be the responsibility of the contractor.
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Approach/departure surfaces
affected by heights of temporary 207.a (5)
objects are addressed. Yes No N/A
Construction areas, storage areas,
and access routes near runways,
207.a
taxiways, aprons or helipads are
Yes No N/A
properly depicted on drawings.
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RUNWAY SAFETY AREAS (RSA) & RUNWAY OBJECT FREE AREA (ROFA) YES NO
1 All equipment removed from safety area (once runway is opened)
2 All stockpiles removed from safety area (once runway is opened)
3 All excavations have been back filed to existing grade
4 Any elevation changes greater than 3" must be removed (filled in or cut down)
5 Remove any and all standing water in the safety area
6 All concrete structures and electrical bases graded to surrounding elevations
7 Slopes in RSA not to exceed 5% grade change
8 No tire ruts deeper or higher than 3" above ground elevation
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TAXIWAY SAFETY AREAS (TSA) AND TAXIWAY OBJECT FREE AREAS (TOFA) YES NO
1 Work no closer than the TOFA of a taxiway
3 Excavations within the TOFA are delineated with low slung barricades
4 Vehicles crossing temp cables have ramps been constructed to protect pipe
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2. Describe the Proposed Action (include any identifying number or date of submission (e.g: date of draft
ALP)
Runway 9C-27C is the final runway to be constructed for the O’Hare Modernization Program.
Runway 9C-27C will be the second longest runway at O’Hare capable to accommodate
Airplane Design Group (ADG) VI aircraft. The new runway will be located between two
existing east/west runways with a width of 200’ and length of 11,245’. The overall
construction of Runway 9C-27C will be accomplished with four separate construction
packages. The estimated commissioning date for the new runway will be 2020.
The first project for the new runway is the “9C-27C East Package”. This project will include
several airfield improvement work areas on the north airfield and activities on the south
airfield associated with Runway 14R-32L.
Title: ______________________________
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b. Case Number
c. Determination Date
6. A review of the proposal indicates the following: (select all that apply)
SRM Panel
g. The OE/AAA review indicates that an SRM panel is required
h. The SRM Impact checklist indicates that an SRM panel is required
i. An SRM Panel is not required. No further SRM review is necessary. Complete and sign block # 12.
7. SRM Panel and Findings
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We certify that we have reviewed the project documentation and have fully considered the potential hazards (and any proposed
mitigation) before reaching this determination. Dissenting opinions concerning the determination are included in the report.
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