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SECTION 01541 PROTECTION OF THE WORK AND PROPERTY 6 . Explore ahead of trenching and excavation work and uncover all obstructing underground structures sufficiently to determine their location , to prevent damage to them and to prevent interruption of the services which such structures provide . If CONTRACTOR damages an underground structure , restore it to original condition at CONTRACTOR' s expense . 7 . Necessary changes in the location of the Work may be made by ENGINEER , to avoid unanticipated underground structures . 8 . If permanent relocation of an underground structure or other subsurface facility is required and is not otherwise provided for in the Contract Documents , ENGINEER will direct CONTRACTOR in writing to perform the Work, which shall be paid for under the provisions of Article 11 of the General Conditions . B . Surface Structures : 1 . Surface structures are defined as structures or facilities above the ground surface . Included with such structures are their foundations and any extension below the surface . Surface structures include , but are not limited to , buildings , tanks , walls , bridges , roads , dams , channels , open drainage , piping , poles , wires , posts , signs , markers , curbs , walks and all other facile ities that are visible above the ground surface . C . Protection of Underground and Surface Structures : 1 . Sustain in their places and protect from direct or indirect injury , all underground and surface structures located within or adjacent to the limits of the Work . Such sustaining and supporting shall be done carefully , and as required by the party owning or controlling such structure . Before proceeding with the work of sustaining and supporting such structure , satisfy the ENGINEER that the methods and procedures to be used have been approved by the party owning same . 2 . Assume all risks attending the presence or proximity of all underground and surface structures within or adjacent to the limits of the Work. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all damage and expense for direct or indirect injury caused by its Work to any structure . CONTRACTOR shall repair immediately all damage caused by his work , to the satisfaction of the OWNER of the damaged structure . D . All other existing surface facilities , including but not limited to , guard rails , posts , guard cables , signs , poles , markers , and curbs which are temporarily removed to facilitate installation of the Work shall be replaced and restored to their original condition at CONTRACTOR' S expense . 01541 -4 FAEngineering\Capital Projects\0206 5th ST SW & 43rd AVE Bridge Replacement & Roadway Improvements\CONTRACT BID\01541 - Protection of Property. doc