AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ENGINEER. All work shall be done under the general inspection of the Engineer. The Engineer shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials furnished, work performed, rate of progress of work, interpretations of Drawings and Specifications and all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the Contract on the part of the Contractor.
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ENGINEER. All work shall be done under the general review of the Engineer. The Engineer shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials furnished, work performed, rate of progress of work, interpretation of Drawings and Specifications and all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the Contract. The Engineer will not be responsible for the Contractor's compliance with Health and Safety standards set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (PL 91-596), or the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (PL 91-54), or any amendments thereto. The Engineer will not be responsible for the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedure or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto. The Engineer will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of any Contractor, any subcontractor or any of the Contractor(s)' or subcontractor(s)' agents or employees or any other person performing any of the work under their agreement; and in no way does the Engineer guarantee, insure, nor assume responsibility for methods or appliances used by the Contractor(s) or subcontractor(s), nor safety of the job or project or compliance with the laws and regulations. The Engineer shall not be in any way responsible for any liability for claims, lawsuits, expenses or damages arising from, or in any manner related to the exposure to, or the handling or disposal of any asbestos or asbestos products or waste.
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ENGINEER. The ENGINEER shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials furnished, work performed, rate of progress of work, interpretation of drawings and specification, and all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the Contract on the part of the CONTRACTOR. In acting in this capacity under this Contract, the ENGINEER is acting as an agent for the OWNER to protect the interest of the OWNER. ENGINEER will endeavor for the benefit of the OWNER to determine, in general, if the work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents. ENGINEER will not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the work. ENGINEER’S efforts will be directed toward providing for owner a greater degree of confidence that the completed work will conform generally to the contract documents. This service does not include direction or supervision of the CONTRACTOR’s employees, agents or subcontractors, or the inspection of any of the equipment, installations, temporary shoring, or any other of the CONTRACTOR’s operations or those of his subcontractor, to safeguard their agents or public employees or the general public, or to prevent damage to public or private property, these being the sole responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ENGINEER. All work shall be done under the general surveillance of the Engineer. The Engineer shall decide any and all questions that may arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials furnished, work performed, rate of progress of work, interpretation of Drawings and Specifications, and all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the Contract on the part of the Contractor. In acting in this capacity under this Contract, the Engineer is verifying that the Contractor's work is done in full compliance with the terms of this Contract, and this service does not include direction or supervision of the Contractor's employees, agents or subcontractors, or the inspection of any of the equipment, installations, temporary shoring, or any other of the Contractor's operations or those of his subcontractors to safeguard their agents or employees or the general public, or to prevent damage to public or private property, this being the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
