Common use of Authority to Reject or Stop Construction Work Clause in Contracts

Authority to Reject or Stop Construction Work. Inspector shall not have the authority to direct a contractor in the execution of the Construction Work nor to stop work on the Project. However, if Inspector observes Construction Work being performed in deviation from the approved plans, specifications, or change orders or in violation of any local, state or federal statute, Inspector shall, if such deviation or violation is not immediately corrected by contractor when brought to the attention of contractor, direct the contractor in writing, while simultaneously notifying the Architect, and the District, to cease installation of that nonconforming portion of Construction Work, pending further decision by Architect and District, and shall in all cases, make a written record of the event. Inspector shall deliver copies of the written record to District within twenty-four (24) hours of the event.

Authority to Reject or Stop Construction Work. Inspector shall not have the authority to direct a contractor in the execution of the Construction Work nor to stop work on the Project. However, if Inspector observes Construction Work being performed in deviation from the approved plans, specifications, or change orders or in violation of any local, state state, or federal statute, Inspector shall, if such deviation or violation is not immediately corrected by contractor when brought to the attention of contractor, direct the contractor in writing, while simultaneously notifying the Architect, and the District, to cease installation of that nonconforming portion of Construction Work, pending further decision by Architect and District, and shall in all cases, make a written record of the event. Inspector shall deliver copies of the written record to District within twenty-four (24) hours of the event.