Common use of Rejecting Defective Work Clause in Contracts

Rejecting Defective Work. A. Architect/engineer will have authority to disapprove or reject work which is “defective” (which term is hereinafter used to describe work that is unsatisfactory, faulty, or defective, or does not meet the requirements of any inspection, test, or approval referred to in article 13, paragraph 13.2, A, or has been damaged prior to approval of final payment or otherwise fails to comply with the drawings or specifications). Architect/engineer will also have authority to require special inspection or testing of the work as provided in article 13, paragraph 13.4, B, whether or not the work is fabricated, installed, or completed. B. Such authority to disapprove or reject or to require special inspection or testing shall not be construed as giving the architect/engineer, either directly or indirectly, any power, control or authority over the contractor’s construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures (or safety precautions, practices, procedures or programs employed in connection therewith) and shall not be construed as giving the architect/engineer the power, control or authority to stop the work, but architect/engineer shall recommend to County to order stopping the work if it is in the County’s best interest.