Common use of Handling and Storage of Materials Clause in Contracts

Handling and Storage of Materials. All materials to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored by the manufacturer, Contractor, and the Contractor before, during, and after shipment in a manner to prevent warping, twisting, bending, breaking, chipping, rusting, and any injury, theft or damage of any kind whatsoever to the material. Pipes and fittings shall be stored & handled as per the relevant Clauses in the Section A1.5 of this Specification. Cement and lime shall be stored, covered and off the ground, and shall be kept completely dry at all times. All structural steel, miscellaneous steel, and reinforcing steel shall be stored off the ground or otherwise to prevent accumulations of dirt or grease, and in a position to prevent accumulations of standing water and to minimise rusting. Beams shall be stored with the webs vertical. Pre-cast concrete elements shall be handled and stored in a manner to prevent accumulations of dirt, and stagnation of water, staining, chipping or cracking. Masonry products shall be handled and stored in a manner to reduce breakage, chipping, cracking, and spilling to a minimum. All equipment subject to corrosive damage by the atmosphere if stored outdoors (even though covered) shall be stored in a building to prevent damage. The building may be a temporary structure on the site or elsewhere, but it must be satisfactory to the Engineer. Any materials which, in the opinion of the Engineer, have become so damaged as to be unfit for the use intended or specified shall be promptly removed from the site of the work, and the Contractor shall receive no compensation for the replacement of the damaged material or its removal. Manufactured materials shall be delivered and stored in their original containers, plainly marked, with identification of material and manufacturer, provided that original containers are fit for storage under local conditions.