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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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