New Construction - Cherokee County

2026-11-03

11 . Site Preparation : Pads will be constructed from offsite clay gravel . On site material may be used if approved by the HACN inspector . This will be a site - by - site decision . We would prefer that you haul it in . Pads must be constructed to 50 ’ x 70 ’ deminsions , pads must be inspected and approved by the HACN Inspector before footings are dug . No exceptions . All trees and construction debris must be removed from the HACN acreage prior to construction of the home . This includes any debris , material structures disturbed during clearing and building of the pad and for septic drain field . THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CLEARING . NO CHANGE ORDER WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE CLEARING OF TREES AND CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE PAD . Any tin horns needed for the construction of the driveway shall be at a minimum 20 ’ in length . If the driveway is from a main ( state ) highway contact inspector for requirements . Driveways shall have a 6 ” to 8 ” cut to remove topsoil . Driveway shall have 6 ” to 8 ” clay gravel base with 4 ” of gray crusher run limestone gravel topping . Driveways will be built from the site to the county road / city street . If located in the city should verify city requirements and bid accordingly . 12 . The Contractor will be responsible for the driveway from the parking pad to the accessible public road and will be required to build a gravel backup area off the parking pad . 13 . Final grade material to be topsoil free of large rocks , trash and tree roots and any debris . Topsoil material must be approved by HACN . 14 . The Contractor responsible for installing Bermuda mix sod in the 30 ’ perimeter around the home . 15 . Utilities : Contractor will be responsible for getting utilities to the site electric , water and sewer . The contractor will be responsible for getting the perc test done . Underground Electric service must be in conduit . 16 . Pad : Pre - Treat slab , footing for wood infestation insects . ( see spec book for requirements SECTION 2D ) Proof of application must be posted at the site . ORIGINAL termite certificate required from applicator AND SUBMITTED WITH 1ST DRAW REQUEST . An amended Termite Certificate will be required to be submitted with the FINAL draw request . 17 . Footing : Shall be 18 ” x24 ” with 5 / 8 ” rebar using four bars . Footings will be installed under the perimeter walls and shall include under porches with 1 ” R - Board ( foam beaded will not be accepted ). Must conform to the requirements of the local building code as adopted by the city in which the work takes place ( IF APPLICABLE ) and city / state building codes . Porch footing shall be a minimum of 12 ” X 12 ” with 4 5 / 8 rebar . The Contractor shall install corner bars and dal bars are to be wet set . 18 . All concrete will have design mix for 3500 psi compressive strength and shall have an air - entraining admixture to give air content between 5 to 7 % volume concrete . A 6 - mil polyethylene plastic shall be installed as a waterproof membrane on all units , and all cuts and penetrations shall be sealed with tape . 19 . Approach : for each unit containing a garage door ( 3 with attached garage ), a 15 ’ x 25 ’ concrete approach shall be constructed . A drop down will be required for the 3 with attached garage units to prevent water from entering the garage . The approach must comply with local / state code . Homes without garages ( 2 - & 4 - Bedroom plans ) will have a 14 ’ x25 ’ concrete parking pad at the end of the driveway , include 4 ’ x20 ’ sidewalk to be installed from the parking pad to the front porch . Porch : a 6 ’ x6 ’ concrete slab at the back door . Before concrete is poured , a slab inspection must be requested from the local building official and pass inspection . All work must meet the requirements of city / state codes ( if applicable ). Porches must be poured at the same time as the floor to create monolithic pour . 20 . Post - tension cables will be required with approved concrete blueprints , unless the contractor supplies a soil sample test . APPROVED CONCRETE BLUEPRINTS MUST BE SIGNED OFF BY HACN CONSTRUCTION MANAGER PRIOR TO BEGINNING PROJECT . 21 . Concrete Cylinder : Contractor will take ( 3 ) test cylinder per truck : ( 1 ) for a 7 - day break and ( 2 ) for a 28 - day break . All test results shall be sent to the office . Attn : Inspector Supervisor and / or Construction Manager . 1 per truck , each footing requires a 28 - day break , and each slab requires both a 7 and a 28 - day break . 22 . Contact HACN Inspector regarding concrete : Footing , when dug and before poured and Slab ( before poured ). HACN STAFF SHOULD BE PRESENT . 23 . Overhead Garage Door ( 3 and 4 Bedroom Only ) 10 ’ x7 ’ overhead non - insulated garage door with weather seal and lock . Must be wired for an electric garage door opener and secured in the attic . A garage door opener IS Not required . Garage door opener will be optional at homeowners ’ expense .

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