Common use of Facility Maintenance Clause in Contracts

Facility Maintenance. (a) The building shall be main- tained in good repair and free of hazards such as cracks in floors, walls or ceilings; warped or loose boards; warped, broken, loose or cracked floor covering such as tile or linoleum; loose handrails or railings; and loose or broken window panes. (b) All electrical, mechanical, water supply, fire protection and sewage disposal systems shall be maintained in a safe and func- tioning condition. (c) All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair, properly functioning and satisfactorily provided with protection to prevent contamination from entering the water supply piping. (d) Rooms shall be kept clean, well−ventilated and tidy. (e) All furniture and furnishings shall be kept clean and main- tained in good repair. (f) Storage areas shall be maintained in a safe, dry and orderly condition. Attics and basements shall be free of accumulation of garbage, refuse, soiled laundry, discarded furniture, old newspa- pers, boxes, discarded equipment and similar items. (g) Abrasive strips or non−skid surfaces to reduce or prevent slipping shall be used where slippery surfaces present a hazard. (h) The grounds, yards, and sidewalks shall be maintained in a neat, orderly and safe condition.