ᐅ Site development timing: Before building road construction or after debris removal?

Created on: 23 Jul 2020 06:59
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Spike86
Good morning

Last week, we submitted the building permit application (as an expedited process, since there is no zoning plan). Now we are considering whether it makes sense or is even possible to connect the utilities before starting construction. The problem is that we have a flag lot, and the driveway runs to the back through the neighbor’s property. Once the construction road is set up, access to the utilities will be blocked, and we would only be able to connect them after construction is completed and the construction road is removed... wouldn’t that be too late? Isn’t a water connection needed beforehand so the plumbing contractor can test the toilet flushing? We are a bit unsure about this. Another issue is that the neighbor’s house is very close to the driveway and has a full basement. Therefore, part of the construction road would need to be reinforced. Do you have any tips on how to do this or if it is necessary? A friend once recommended these mats that distribute the weight. With these, an 11-ton (12 US ton) excavator (loaded up to 16 tons / 17.6 US tons) was able to pass without causing any damage.

It’s early in the morning, so I hope this is clear enough. If not, please ask, and I will try to explain it better.

Best regards and thanks in advance!

Technischer Bauplan/Site-Plan mit Straßenverlauf, Gebäuden, Zahnradsymbol und Beschriftungen.
11ant29 Oct 2020 15:13
Spike86 schrieb:

I mean, where else would you get the information if not from the experts?
Even professionals can go on maternity leave, and then sometimes someone else answers the phone at an expert office who usually specializes in a different area.
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Spike86
29 Oct 2020 17:00
Tolentino schrieb:

Well, the meter can also be located in a utility shaft. Is that what you meant by inspection shaft @Spike86?

Yes, there is the inspection shaft (concrete), which is also accessible by foot, and then another one made of plastic, where the meter is suspended on a cable or cord. This one, in turn, is not accessible by foot.
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Spike86
29 Oct 2020 17:01
11ant schrieb:

Even professionals get pregnant, and sometimes at a specialist office someone else answers the phone as a substitute who actually has expertise in a different area.

Definitely, it was more out of frustration that you call there and still end up clueless after the call.
Nida35a29 Oct 2020 19:00
All our meters are located in the utility room.
No one wants to climb down into a shaft to take readings.
The shaft is only for wastewater, 1–3 meters (3–10 feet) from the property boundary.