FDOT Utility Accommodation and Coordination 3

Question 1

When FDOT acquires new right-of-way for a highway project, existing utilities located within the acquired area typically must:

Accepted Answer

Relocate to accommodate the highway construction at the owner's or FDOT's expense depending on prior rights

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Remain in place and be structurally protected by the contractor

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Transfer ownership to FDOT as part of the ROW acquisition

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Be purchased by FDOT at current replacement cost

Question 2

The Utility Construction Coordinator (UCC) assigned to an FDOT construction project is primarily responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Coordinating between the prime contractor and utility owners throughout construction

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Designing utility relocation plans and preparing permit drawings

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Issuing utility encroachment permits on behalf of FDOT

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Calculating reimbursable costs and processing utility owner invoices

Question 3

FDOT requires utility owners to submit as-built (record) drawings after completing permitted work within the right-of-way within:

Accepted Answer

60 days of project completion

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30 days of project completion

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90 days of project completion

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180 days of project completion

Question 4

In FDOT utility relocation terminology, a 'betterment' refers to:

Accepted Answer

An upgrade to the relocated utility beyond what is necessary to resolve the highway conflict

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A temporary protective measure installed around utilities during construction

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An improved SUE investigation that increases location accuracy

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A cost reduction achieved through design value engineering

Question 5

Under FDOT utility accommodation standards, joint use of infrastructure (such as poles shared by electric and telecommunications utilities) within the right-of-way requires:

Accepted Answer

An FDOT-approved joint use agreement between the sharing utilities

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A separate FDOT permit for each utility sharing the pole

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Approval only from the senior utility company sharing the structure

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A variance from the Utility Accommodation Manual approved by the District Secretary

Question 6

According to FDOT's Utility Accommodation Manual, utility installations within the roadside clear zone on non-limited access highways must generally be:

Accepted Answer

Underground with adequate cover or shielded by an approved barrier

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Placed in rigid above-grade conduit for visibility

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Relocated entirely outside the right-of-way boundary

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Elevated on breakaway support structures at least 8 feet above grade

Question 7

Under FDOT's utility permit process, a utility owner who must perform emergency repairs to a facility within the right-of-way may:

Accepted Answer

Begin work immediately but must notify the FDOT District Permit Office within 48 hours

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Begin work without any notification to FDOT as emergencies are exempt

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Only begin work after obtaining an emergency permit signed by the District Utility Engineer

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Begin work after verbal approval from the nearest FDOT maintenance yard supervisor