Common use of Protection of Existing Improvements Clause in Contracts

Protection of Existing Improvements. Contractor shall clean the portions of existing improvements and facilities which are used by, traversed or dirtied by the workers on the Work, normal maintenance due to use by District employees, activities of the District’s separate contractors or the public excepted. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect all existing improvements and facilities from any damage resulting from the operations, equipment or workers of Contractor during the course of the construction and Contractor shall be strictly liable for failure to adequately protect any existing improvements and/ or facilities. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect existing facilities against the effects of the elements and Contractor shall be strictly liable for failure to adequately protect any facility. All damaged improvements and facilities shall be replaced, repaired, and restored to their original condition without additional cost to District and without an extension of the Term of this Facilities Lease.