A.20 Materials: Not all materials will be described in the Detailed Specifications. All materials and products used shall be commercial products by recognized manufacturer used for the intended purpose for at least a period of five years. A.21 General Performance Standards: Not all items of work necessary to complete the project are incorporated in the Specifications. It is to be understood that all Work is to be in accordance with the Professional Standards of the industry and all items must be new and of a professional quality. A.22 Owners to Prosecute Work: If the Contractor fails to correct work found to be unacceptable the Owner may suspend any additional work until the corrections are made. If the Contractor defaults or fails to prosecute the work the Owner may have the work corrected independently of the Contractor’s operations and the cost of any corrections to work previously done deducted from any payment due the Contractor. A.23 Damage to Existing Structure and Site: Any damage to the existing building and site resulting from the Contractor’s operations or personnel be immediately repaired to the condition that existed prior to the damage. The Contractor shall cover and protect existing surfaces to the extent possible to minimize the damage done. If the Contractor fails to adequately restore areas damaged, the Owner upon written notification to the Contractor shall complete the restoration; shall have the repairs done and deduct the cost of the work from any payment due the Contractor. A.24 Change Orders: If the Contractor encounters physical conditions that he believes could not have anticipated from his inspection of the premises or documents provided to him which he believes results in additional cost he is to notify the Owner immediately before initiating any work he believes to be beyond the scope of his contract. The Owner will not be liable for additional cost beyond the Contract Sum for work not authorized prior to the installation. A.25 Municipal Inspections: In addition to obtaining Municipal Permits the Contractor schedule the inspections by the Municipality and comply with Municipal requirements and regulations. Any work that requires State permits and inspections will be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain the permits and schedule inspections. A.26 Testing: At the completion of the Work the Contractor conduct all necessary tests to verify the performance of the system. The Owner will be given prior notifications sufficient to allow an Owner’s representative to be present.
A.20 Materials: Not all materials will be described in the Detailed Specifications. All materials and products used shall be commercial products by recognized manufacturer used for the intended purpose for at least a period of five years. A.21 General Performance Standards: Not all items of work necessary to complete the project are incorporated in the Specifications. It is to be understood that all Work is to be in accordance with the Professional Standards of the industry and all items must be new and of a professional quality. A.22 Owners to Prosecute Work: If the Contractor fails to correct work found to be unacceptable the Owner may suspend any additional work until the corrections are made. If the Contractor defaults or fails to prosecute the work the Owner may have the work corrected independently of the Contractor’s operations and the cost of any corrections to work previously done deducted from any payment due the Contractor. A.23 Damage to Existing Structure and Site: Any damage to the existing building and site resulting from the Contractor’s operations or personnel be immediately repaired to the condition that existed prior to the damage. The Contractor shall cover and protect existing surfaces to the extent possible to minimize the damage done. If the Contractor fails to adequately restore areas damaged, the Owner upon written notification to the Contractor shall complete the restoration; shall have the repairs done and deduct the cost of the work from any payment due the Contractor. A.24 Change Orders: If the Contractor encounters physical conditions that he believes could not have anticipated from his inspection of the premises or documents provided to him which he believes results in additional cost he is to notify the Owner immediately before initiating any work he believes to be beyond the scope of his contract. The Owner will not be liable for additional cost beyond the Contract Sum for work not authorized prior to the installation. A.25 Municipal Inspections: In addition to obtaining Municipal Permits the Contractor schedule the inspections by the Municipality and comply with Municipal requirements and regulations. Any work that requires State permits and inspections will be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain the permits and schedule inspections. A.26 Testing: At the completion of the Work the Contractor conduct all necessary tests to verify the performance of the system. The Owner will be given prior notifications sufficient to allow an Owner’s representative to be present.