Common use of Existing Conditions Clause in Contracts

Existing Conditions. Unless Hazardous Materials disposition is specifically a part of the Contract Documents or was necessitated by that actions of Contractor, Subcontractors, Sub- subcontractors, or the acts or omissions of Persons’ for whom they are liable, Contractor shall not be responsible for Hazardous Materials existing at the Site prior to commencement of Work (the “Preexisting Hazardous Materials”). If Contractor reasonably suspects it has encountered Preexisting Hazardous Materials, Contractor shall, immediately upon recognizing the condition, have the right to stop Work in the affected area, and shall immediately notify Owner Parties of the same.

Existing Conditions. Unless Hazardous Materials disposition is specifically a part of the Contract Documents or was necessitated by that actions of ContractorDesign-Builder, Subcontractors, Sub- subcontractors, or the acts or omissions of Persons’ for whom they are liable, Contractor Design-Builder shall not be responsible for Hazardous Materials existing at the Site prior to commencement of Work (the “Preexisting Hazardous Materials”). If Contractor Design-Builder reasonably suspects it has encountered Preexisting Hazardous Materials, Contractor Design-Builder shall, immediately upon recognizing the condition, have the right to stop Work in the affected area, and shall immediately notify Owner Parties of the same.