Common use of Responsibility for Protecting Adjacent Areas Clause in Contracts

Responsibility for Protecting Adjacent Areas. Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Contract, the Contractor shall not perform the Work in a manner that would disrupt or otherwise interfere with the operation of any pipeline, telephone line, electric transmission line, ditch or other structure which may be on or adjacent to the Work site, or enter upon lands in their natural state until approved by the Owner. Thereafter, and before it begins the Work, the Contractor shall give due notice to the Owner of its intention to start the Work. The Contractor shall not be entitled to an increase in the Contract Time, or extra compensation on account of any postponement, interference or delay of the Work caused by such line, ditch or structure. The Contractor shall preserve and protect cultivated areas and planted vegetation (such as trees, plants, shrubs and grass) on or adjacent to the Work site that the Owner has determined does not unreasonably interfere with the performance of the Work (including the operation of equipment or stockpiling of materials) and shall repair or restore any damage thereto. The Contractor shall confine operations at the site to areas permitted by applicable laws, statutes, ordnances, codes, rules and regulations.