Common use of OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS Clause in Contracts

OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS. 15.1 The CONTRACTOR shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) to areas authorized or approved by the OWNER. The CONTRACTOR shall hold and save the OWNER and its representatives, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the CONTRACTOR'S performance. 15.2 Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the CONTRACTOR only with the approval of the OWNER and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the CONTRACTOR without expense to the OWNER. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the CONTRACTOR and shall be removed by the CONTRACTOR at its expense upon completion of the work. Only with the written consent of the OWNER may the buildings and utilities be abandoned and not removed. 15.3 The CONTRACTOR shall use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the CONTRACTOR when and as authorized by the OWNER. In such case, the CONTRACTOR shall minimize disruption and delays to traffic in the affected areas. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the CONTRACTOR shall protect them from damage. The CONTRACTOR shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.