Common use of Trenching Plan Clause in Contracts

Trenching Plan. When the project requires excavation which either exceeds a depth of four (4) feet, or results in any worker’s upper body being positioned below grade level, Contractor is required to submit a trenching plan to ODR prior to commencing trenching operations unless an engineered plan is part of the Contract Documents. The plan is required to be prepared and sealed by a professional engineer registered in the State of Texas and hired or employed by Contractor or Subcontractor to perform the work. Said engineer cannot be anyone who is otherwise either directly or indirectly engaged on this project. 7.6.1 In addition, the Contractor and all of its subcontractors shall comply with all requirements of 29 C.F.R. 1926.652, OSHA Safety and Health Standards, and shall require a pay item classification for the particular safety system to be utilized by the Contractor.

Trenching Plan. When the project requires excavation which either exceeds a depth of four (4) feet, or results in any worker’s upper body being positioned below grade level, Contractor is required to submit a trenching plan to ODR prior to commencing trenching operations unless an engineered plan is part of the Contract Documents. The plan is required to be prepared and sealed by a professional engineer registered in the State of Texas and hired or employed by Contractor or Subcontractor to perform the work. Said engineer cannot be anyone who is otherwise either directly or indirectly engaged on this project. 7.6.1 In addition, the Contractor and all of its subcontractors shall comply with all requirements of 29 C.F.R. 1926.652, OSHA Safety and Health Standards, and shall require a pay item classification for the particular safety system to be utilized by the Contractor.