Common use of Location of Utilities Clause in Contracts

Location of Utilities. Owner shall supply MSA with the location of all pre-existent utilities and MSA has the right to reasonably rely on all Owner supplied information. In those instances where the scope of services require MSA to locate any buried utilities, MSA shall use reasonable means to identify the location of buried utilities in the areas of subsurface exploration and shall take reasonable precautions to avoid any damage to the utilities noted. However, Owner agrees to indemnify and defend MSA in the event of damage or injury arising from damage to or interference with subsurface structures or utilities which result from inaccuracies in information of instructions which have been furnished to MSA by others.