Common use of Cutting and Sizing Clause in Contracts

Cutting and Sizing. The Contractor and each subcontractor shall leave all chases, holes, or openings straight, true, and of proper size in its own Work, or cut the same in existing Work as may be necessary for the proper installation of its own or another contractor’s or subcontractor’s Work, consulting with the Architect regarding proper location and size of same. In case of a failure to leave or cut said chases, holes, or openings in the proper place, the Contractor or subcontractors shall cut them afterward at their own expense. No excessive cutting shall be permitted, nor shall any piers or other structural members be cut or modified in the field without the written consent of the Architect. After such Work has been installed, the Contractor and subcontractors shall carefully fit around, close up, repair, patch, and point up same as directed to the entire satisfaction of the Architect. Each section of this specification shall include all cutting, patching, and excavating for that trade division unless specifically stated to the contrary.

Cutting and Sizing. The Contractor Design/Builder and each subcontractor shall leave all chases, holes, or openings straight, true, and of proper size in its own Work, or cut the same in existing Work as may be necessary for the proper installation of its own or another contractor’s or subcontractor’s Work, consulting with the Architect regarding proper location and size of same. In case of a failure to leave or cut said chases, holes, or openings in the proper place, the Contractor Design/Builder or subcontractors shall cut them afterward at their own expense. No excessive cutting shall be permitted, nor shall any piers or other structural members be cut or modified in the field without the written consent of the Architect. After such Work has been installed, the Contractor Design/Builder and subcontractors shall carefully fit around, close up, repair, patch, and point up same as directed to the entire satisfaction of the Architect. Each section of this specification shall include all cutting, patching, and excavating for that trade division unless specifically stated to the contrary.