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SECTION 01541
<br />PROTECTION OF THE WORK AND PROPERTY
<br />1.1 GENERAL
<br />A. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for taking all precautions, providing all
<br />programs, and taking all actions necessary to protect the Work and all public
<br />and private property and facilities from damage as specified in the General
<br />Conditions and herein.
<br />B. In order to prevent damage, injury or loss, CONTRACTOR'S actions shall
<br />include, but not be limited to, the following:
<br />1. Store apparatus, materials, supplies, and equipment in an orderly, safe
<br />manner that will not unduly interfere with the progress of the Work or the
<br />Work of any other Contractor or utility service company.
<br />2. Provide suitable storage facilities for all materials, which are subject to injury
<br />by exposure to weather, theft, breakage, or otherwise.
<br />3. Place upon the Work or any part thereof, only such loads as are consistent
<br />with the safety of that portion of the Work.
<br />4. Clean up frequently all refuse, rubbish, scrap materials, and debris caused
<br />by construction operations, so that at all times, the site of the Work presents
<br />a safe, orderly, and workmanlike appearance.
<br />5. Provide barricades and guard rails around openings, for scaffolding, for
<br />temporary stairs and ramps, around excavations, elevated walkways and
<br />other hazardous areas.
<br />C. Except after written consent from proper parties, do not enter or occupy
<br />privately -owned land with men, tools, materials or equipment, except on
<br />easements provided herein.
<br />D. Assume full responsibility for the preservation of all public and private property or
<br />facility on or adjacent to the site. If any direct or indirect damage is done by or
<br />on account of any act, omission, neglect or misconduct in the execution of the
<br />Work by the CONTRACTOR, it shall be restored by the CONTRACTOR, at its
<br />expense, to a condition equal to or better than that existing before the damage
<br />was done.
<br />1.2 BARRICADES AND WARNING SIGNALS
<br />Where Work is performed on or adjacent to any roadway, right-of-way, or public
<br />place, provide barricades, fences, lights, warning signs, danger signals, and
<br />watchmen, and take other precautionary measures for the protection of persons or
<br />property and of the Work. Paint barricades so they are visible at night. From sunset
<br />to sunrise, furnish and maintain at least one light at each barricade. Erect sufficient
<br />barricades to keep vehicles from being driven on or into Work under construction.
<br />Furnish watchmen in sufficient numbers to protect the Work. CONTRACTOR's
<br />responsibility for the maintenance of barricades, signs, lights, and for providing
<br />watchmen shall continue until OWNER accepts the Project.
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