Common use of Rain or Wash Water Clause in Contracts

Rain or Wash Water. No concrete shall be placed in wet weather or on a water- covered surface. Any concrete that has been washed by heavy rains shall be entirely removed, if there is any sign of cement and sand having been washed away from the concrete mixture. To guard against damage which may be caused by rains, the works shall be covered with tarpaulins immediately after the concrete has been placed and compacted before leaving the work unattended. Any water accumulating on the surface of the newly placed concrete shall be removed by approved means and no further concrete shall be placed thereon until such water is removed. To avoid flow of water over/around freshly placed concrete, suitable drains and sumps shall be provided.

Rain or Wash Water. No concrete shall be placed in wet weather or on a water- covered surface. Any and any concrete that has been washed by heavy rains shall be entirely removed, if there is any sign of cement and sand having been washed away from the concrete mixturemixtures. To guard against damage which may be caused by heavy rains, the works shall be covered with tarpaulins gunny bags immediately after the concrete has been placed and compacted before leaving the work unattended. Any water accumulating in position on the surface of the newly placed concrete and shall be removed by approved means and no further concrete shall be placed thereon until such water is removed. To avoid flow of water over/around freshly placed concrete, suitable drains and sumps shall be providedthereon.