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<br />Page 15 <br /> <br />a. Roots 1-inch in diameter or larger to be removed shall be cleanly cut with a hand saw. <br />Roots smaller than 1-inch in diameter are not considered to be significant and may <br />be removed by the most efficient means. <br />b. Roots larger than 2-inches in diameter and within 8-feet of the tree trunk shall not be <br />cut or ground unless prior approval has been received from the Landscape <br />Architecture Division. <br />c. Roots of any diameter farther than 8-feet from the tree trunk, which are in conflict with <br />the proposed work may be ground a maximum of one-half of their diameter. Work of <br />this nature shall only be performed using a mechanical stump grinder and only by <br />personnel familiar with its operation. <br />d. Roots up to 6-inches in diameter and farther than 8-feet from the tree trunk may be <br />removed if they are in conflict with the proposed work. Roots that are removed shall <br />be cleanly cut using a hand saw. <br /> <br />62. ROOT CONTROL BARRIER: The applicant shall provide root control barriers and 4-inch <br />perforated pipe for all trees located within 8-feet of pavement or other hardscape, <br />determined by the City Landscape Architect. Root barriers shall be located along the edge of <br />the pavement wherever the tree is within 8-feet of pavement or hardscape. Information and <br />details shall be included in the landscape plan submittal for review and approval by the <br />Landscape Architecture Division. <br /> <br />63. TREE PRUNING: Pruning shall be conducted by a certified arborist familiar with the <br />International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) pruning guidelines and shall comply with the <br />guidelines established by the ISA, Tree Pruning Guidelines, current edition, to maintain the <br />health of the trees. <br /> <br />64. TREE PROTECTION FENCING: Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the <br />applicant shall install temporary 6-foot tall chain-link fencing (or other fence type acceptable <br />to the Landscape Architecture Division) outside of the existing tree drip lines. The location of <br />the tree protection fencing shall be shown on the demolition plans (if applicable), grading, <br />building, and/or landscape plans. The fencing shall remain in place until final landscape <br />inspection by the Landscape Architecture Division. Removal of such fencing prior to <br />approval may result in a “stop work order.” <br /> <br /> <br />FIRE DEPARTMENT – 925-454-2361 <br /> <br />The Fire Prevention Bureau reviews building/civil drawings for conceptual on-site fire mains and fire <br />hydrant locations only. Plan check comments and approval DO NOT include: 1) Installation <br />of the on-site fire mains and fire hydrants. Specific installation drawings submitted by the <br />licensed underground fire protection contractor shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention <br />Bureau for approval; and 2) Backflow prevention or connections to the public water mains. <br />64. FIRE HAZARDS: The project developer shall keep the site free of fire hazards from the start <br />of lumber construction until the final inspection. <br />65. FIRE CODE: All construction shall conform to the requirements of the 2022 Pleasanton Fire <br />Code and local ordinances. All required permits shall be obtained prior to work <br />commencement.