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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 and
<br />private property and facilities from damage as specified in the General Conditions
<br />and herein.
<br />B. In order to prevent damage, injury or loss, CONTRACTOR'S actions shall include,
<br />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 Work
<br />of any other Contractor or utility service company.
<br />2. Provide suitable storage facilities for all materials, which are subject to injury by
<br />exposure to weather, theft, breakage, or otherwise.
<br />3. Place upon the Work or any part thereof, only such Toads 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 by
<br />construction operations, so that at all times, the site of the Work presents a
<br />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 other
<br />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 easements
<br />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 on
<br />account of any act, omission, neglect or misconduct in the execution of the Work by
<br />the CONTRACTOR, it shall be restored by the CONTRACTOR, at its expense, to a
<br />condition equal to or better than that existing before the damage 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 place,
<br />provide barricades, fences, lights, warning signs, danger signals, and watchmen, and
<br />take other precautionary measures for the protection of persons or property and of the
<br />Work. Paint barricades so they are visible at night. From sunset to sunrise, furnish and
<br />maintain at least one light at each barricade. Erect sufficient barricades to keep vehicles
<br />from being driven on or into Work under construction. Furnish watchmen in sufficient
<br />numbers to protect the Work. CONTRACTOR's responsibility for the maintenance of
<br />barricades, signs, lights, and for providing watchmen shall continue until OWNER
<br />accepts the Project.
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