Austin |
Standard Specifications Manual |
SERIES 1800 - PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT |
Section 1805S. PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY 9-26-12 |
§ 1805S.2. Safety of Persons and Property
The Owner/Developer shall undertake and shall require the Contractor to undertake all reasonable precautions for the safety of and shall provide all reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to:
1.
All employees on the Work and all other persons who may be affected thereby;
2.
All of the Work and all materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on-site, under the care, custody or control of the Owner/Developer, the Contractor or any Subcontractors; and
3.
Other property at the site, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, fences, roadways, structures, and/or utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of the construction.
The Owner/Developer shall and shall require the Contractor to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and lawful orders of all public authorities having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property or to protect them from damage, injury or loss. The Owner/Developer shall be responsible for: (a) the erection and maintenance of all reasonable safeguards for safety and protection, as required by existing conditions and progress of the work, including the posting of danger signs and other warnings against hazards; (b) promulgating safety regulations and (c) notifying owners of adjacent utilities of potential dangers caused by this work.