Common use of Protection of Existing Structures and Utilities Clause in Contracts

Protection of Existing Structures and Utilities. Design Build Entity shall verify the location and depth (elevation) of all existing utilities and existing services before performing any excavation Work 13.19.9.1. The Site may have above-grade and below-grade structures, utility lines, and other installations that are known or believed to exist around the Construction Work. Design Build Entity shall locate these existing installations before proceeding with demolition and other operations that could damage same; maintain them in service, where appropriate; and repair damage to them caused by the performance of the Construction Work. Should damage occur to this existing installation, then, to the furthest extent permitted by law, the costs of repair shall be at Design Build Entity’s expense and made to Judicial Council's satisfaction. 13.19.9.2. Design Build Entity shall be alert to the possibility of the existence of additional structures and utilities. If Design Build Entity encounters additional structures and utilities, Design Build Entity will immediately report to Judicial Council for disposition of same as indicated in the General Conditions to Agreement. 13.19.9.3. Design Build Entity shall conduct an engineering evaluation to determine whether there is potential for electrolytic corrosion of any other underground utilities. Where the potential for electrolytic corrosion exists, Design Build Entity shall also design and install a cathodic protection system to protect such utilities.

Protection of Existing Structures and Utilities. Design Build Entity shall verify the location and depth (elevation) of all existing utilities and existing services before performing any excavation Work. 13.19.9.1. The Site may have above-grade and below-grade structures, utility lines, and other installations that are known or believed to exist around the Construction Work. Design Build Entity shall locate these existing installations before proceeding with demolition and other operations that could damage same; maintain them in service, where appropriate; and repair damage to them caused by the performance of the Construction Work. Should damage occur to this existing installation, then, to the furthest extent permitted by law, the costs of repair shall be at Design Build Entity’s expense and made to Judicial Council's satisfaction. 13.19.9.2. Design Build Entity shall be alert to the possibility of the existence of additional structures and utilities. If Design Build Entity encounters additional structures and utilities, Design Build Entity will immediately report to Judicial Council for disposition of same same, as indicated in the General Conditions to Agreement. 13.19.9.3. Design Build Entity shall conduct an engineering evaluation to determine whether there is potential for electrolytic corrosion of any other underground utilities. Where the potential for electrolytic corrosion exists, Design Build Entity shall also design and install a cathodic protection system to protect such utilities.