Common use of Hidden Conditions Clause in Contracts

Hidden Conditions. If, in the performance of the Contract, hidden physical conditions of a building being modified are exposed revealing unusual or materially different conditions than those ordinarily encountered or inherent in work of this nature, or if subsurface or latent conditions at the site are found which are materially different from those frequently present in the locality, from those indicated in the Contract Documents, or from those inherent in work of the character required by the Contract, the Contractor must report such conditions to the Division Manager before the conditions are disturbed. Upon such notice, or upon his own observation of such conditions, the Division Manager will make such changes in the Contract Documents as he finds necessary to conform to the different conditions. Any change in the cost of the Work or the time needed for completion must be requested pursuant to Section 19 of these General Conditions.

Hidden Conditions. If, in the performance of the Contract, hidden physical conditions of a building being modified are exposed revealing unusual or materially different conditions than those ordinarily encountered or inherent in work of this nature, or if subsurface or latent conditions at the site are found which are materially different from those frequently present in the locality, from those indicated in the Contract Documents, or from those inherent in work of the character required by the Contract, the Contractor must report such conditions to the Division Manager Director, Department of Public Works, before the conditions are disturbed. Upon such notice, or upon his own observation of such conditions, the Division Manager will make such changes in the Contract Documents as he finds necessary to conform to the different conditions. Any change in the cost of the Work or the time needed for completion must be requested pursuant to Section 19 of these General Conditions.