Common use of Space Preparation Clause in Contracts

Space Preparation. Space preparation fees consist of a nonrecurring charge for Firm Order Processing and monthly recurring charges for Central Office Modifications, assessed per arrangement, per square foot, and Common Systems Modifications, assessed per arrangement, per square foot for cageless and per cage for caged collocation. NOS Communications, Inc. shall remit payment of the nonrecurring Firm Order Processing Fee coincident with submission of a Bona Fide Firm Order. The recurring charges for space preparation apply beginning on the date on which BellSouth releases the Collocation Space for occupancy or on the date NOS Communications, Inc. first occupies the Collocation Space, whichever is sooner. The charges recover the costs associated with preparing the Collocation Space, which includes survey, engineering of the Collocation Space, design and modification costs for network, building and support systems. In the event NOS Communications, Inc. opts for cageless space, the space preparation fees will be assessed based on the total floor space dedicated to NOS Communications, Inc. as prescribed in Section 7.7.