Common use of Local Conditions Clause in Contracts

Local Conditions. The Contractor represents that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the Work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the Project, the Job Site and/or the performance of the Work, including but not limited to (a) existing and Project conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials and Components; (b) the availability of labour, water, electric power, Utilities and roads; (c) uncertainties of weather, noise limitations or similar conditions at the Job Site; (d) the adequacy and limitations of the Job Site for lay-down, storage and operations; (e) the character of construction equipment and construction facilities needed prior to and during the performance of the Work; and (f) all Job Site dimensions and all measurements relevant to the Work and the Job Site. The Owner acknowledges that the Contractor has assumed no risk or liability for Pre-Existing Hazardous Substances which are encountered at the Job Site subject always to the provisions of Article 25.