Common use of Compliance with Codes and Standards Clause in Contracts

Compliance with Codes and Standards. The CMTISP’s professional services shall be consistent with sound engineering practices and shall incorporate those publicly announced federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes and standards that are applicable at the time the CMTISP rendered CMTISP’s services. In the event of a change in laws, regulations, etc., of which the CMTISP becomes aware and believes affects their work for Owner, the CMTISP shall inform the Owner of the change and its impact on work already done or to be done, fees and costs involved, and scheduling. If either the Owner or the CMTISP believes the change requires a renegotiation of this Agreement, both the Owner and the CMTISP agree to bargain promptly and in good faith, to permit CMTISP to continue to meet the Owner’s needs. If a renegotiated contract cannot be agreed to, Owner and CMTISP agree either party has an absolute right to terminate this Agreement.