Common use of Infrequent Construction Techniques and Connectivity Solutions Clause in Contracts

Infrequent Construction Techniques and Connectivity Solutions. Unless precluded by documented engineering criteria or written guidelines SWBT applied to itself as of January 1, 1996, and consistent with considerations of safety, reliability, and sound engineering practice, SWBT will permit Applicant at its own expense to utilize the following techniques to avoid high or unusual expenditures: (a) placement of pole attachments on both the “field” side and “road” side of a pole; (b) placement of extension arms or stand-off brackets on poles; and (c) building conduit branches into SWBT’s conduit systems. Applicant acknowledges that use of the above techniques will be rare, will be permitted only on a case-by-case basis, and must be performed in a manner which does not jeopardize the structural integrity of SWBT’s facilities, the safety of personnel working on or in SWBT’s poles, ducts, or conduits, and does not render unusable other available space on the pole or in the duct or conduit. Except as otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing, extension arms or stand-off brackets, if utilized, shall be installed as make-ready work in accordance with SWBT’s specifications and at Applicant’s expense. Once installed, extension arms and stand-off brackets shall become part of the pole and shall be owned by SWBT. Unused capacity on any such extension arms or stand-off brackets shall be deemed “available” (as defined in Section 3.07) for assignment.