Common use of Protection of Existing Structures Clause in Contracts

Protection of Existing Structures. All existing pipes, poles, wires, fences, curbing, property line markers and other structures which the Engineer decided must be preserved in place without being temporarily or permanently relocated, shall be carefully supported and protected from injury by the Contractor. Should such items be injured, they shall be restored by the Contractor, without compensation, to at least as good condition as that in which they were found immediately before the work was begun.

Protection of Existing Structures. All existing pipes, poles, wires, fences, curbing, property line markers and other structures which the Engineer decided must be preserved in place without being temporarily or permanently relocated, shall be carefully supported and protected from injury by the Contractor. Should such items be by injured, they shall be restored by the Contractor, without compensation, compensation therefor to at least as good condition as that in which they were found immediately before the work was begun.