Common use of Prior to Covering Work Clause in Contracts

Prior to Covering Work. If the specifications, the Design Professional's instructions (either in the specifications or issued later in writing), laws, ordinances, or any public authority require any work to be specially tested or approved, the CM/GC shall give the Design Professional timely notice in writing of its readiness for inspection and, if the inspection is by any authority other than the Design Professional, will tell the Design Professional the date fixed for such inspection. Inspections by the Design Professional shall be made promptly and, where practicable, at the source of supply. If any work should be covered without approval or consent of the Design Professional, said Work must, if required by the Design Professional, be uncovered for examination at the CM/GC's expense. Fire Marshal Inspections.