CHIMNEY ROCK FIRE LOOKOUT TOWER REMOVAL - SAN JUAN NATIONAL FOREST
Based on a study assessing the feasibility of removing the existing Fire Lookout Tower
Disassemble the roof framing from the wall framing of the tower and move in
small packages by helicopter to a temporary staging area near the entrance to the
site. Staging area to be designated by Contracting Officer. See attached project
map.
Disassemble the four wooden cab walls into small sections and move by
helicopter to the temporary staging area.
Disassemble and remove the floor framing and move by helicopter to the
temporary staging area.
The majority of the masonry tower structure will be stockpiled at the tower site
for later reuse in site stabilization work. A small amount of native stone will be
retained by the Forest Service for interpretive purposes (e.g., rock art, some large
cut blocks); these stones shall be moved by helicopter to the temporary staging
area for retrieval by the Forest Service. Contracting Officer (CO) to identify
portions of masonry tower to be moved and stockpile location at tower site.
It is anticipated that little to no concrete block has been used in the masonry tower
structure; some is possible in the wing walls. All concrete block material shall be
moved by helicopter to the staging area for disposal.
Masonry floor of lower tower structure to remain undisturbed. Remove exposed
concrete block and rebar as necessary; the remaining floor should be left level and
suitable for safe public access.
Remove wing walls and lightning protection components from soils.
Recycle demolished materials to the maximum extent possible. Revenues,
savings, rebates, tax credits, and other incentives received for recycling building
demolition materials shall accrue to the Contractor.
Transport demolished materials off Government property and legally dispose of
them.
