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Appendix J
Site Reconnaissance Checklist
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. What features are native to topography and climate?
B. What is required for construction method selected?
C. What features are needed to support construction force?
D. What features might encroach on local society or environment?
A. Features native to topography and climate
1. Actual topography (excessive grades, etc.)
2. Elevation
3. Geology (soil characteristics, rock, etc.)
4. Ground cover
5. Excessive seasonal effects
6. Wind direction
7. Natural defenses
8. Drainage
9. Subsurface water conditions
10. Seismic zones
B. Features required that contribute to construction method
1. Accessibility to site (rail, road, water)
2. Labor availability (skill, cost, attitude)
3. Material availability (salvage, cost, attitude)
4. Locate borrow pits (gravel, sand, base, fill)
5. Locate storage areas, plant sites
6. Alternate building, campsites
7. General working room about site
8. Location of existing structures and utilities
9. Conflicts with existing structures and utilities
10. Overhead
11. Disposal areas
12. Land usage
13. Local building practices
C. Features to support construction force
1. Billeting/shelter
2. Food (also on-job meals)
3. Special equipment
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4. Clothing
5. Communications
6. Local hazards
7. Fire/security protection available
8. Local customs/culture
9. Potable H2O
10. Sanitary facilities (also for job)
11. Entertainment
12. Small stores
13. Medical
14. Banking, currency
15. Transportation
16. Local maintenance available
D. Features that might encroach on local society or environment
1. Noise
2. Dust
3. Blasting
4. Hauling over roads
5. Use of water
6. Burning (smoke)
7. Drainage (create problems)
8. Flight operations
9. Disposal areas
10. Utility disruption
11. Relocation problems
12. Work hours
13. Economy impact
14. Community attitude
15. Security
16. Political
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