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B. Underground Utilities <br /> 1. Known utilities and structures adjacent to or encountered in the work are shown on the <br /> Plans. The locations shown are taken from existing records and the best information <br /> available from existing utility plans;however,it is expected that there may be some <br /> discrepancies and omissions in the locations and quantities of utilities and structures <br /> shown. Those shown are for the convenience of the Contractor only,and no <br /> responsibility is assumed by the Engineer for their accuracy or completeness. <br /> PART 3-CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR UTILITY PROPERTIES AND SERVICE <br /> 3.01 GENERAL <br /> A. Where the Contractor's operations could cause damage or inconvenience to railway,telephone, <br /> television,oil,gas,electricity,water,sewer,or irrigation systems,the operations shall be <br /> suspended until all arrangements necessary for the protection of these utilities and services have <br /> been made by the Contractor. <br /> B. Notify all utility offices which are affected by the construction operation at least 48 hours in <br /> advance. Under no circumstances expose any utility without first obtaining permission from the <br /> appropriate agency. Once permission has been granted,locate,expose,and provide temporary <br /> support for all existing underground utilities. <br /> C. The Contractor shall protect all utility poles from damage. If interfering power poles,telephone <br /> poles,guy wires,or anchors are encountered,notify the Engineer and the appropriate utility <br /> company at least 48 hours in advance of construction operations to permit the necessary <br /> arrangements for protection or relocation of the interfering structure. <br /> D. The Contractor shall be solely and directly responsible to the owner and operators of such <br /> properties for any damage,injury,expense,loss,inconvenience,delay,suits,actions,or claims of <br /> any character brought because of any injuries or damage which may result from the construction <br /> operations under this contract. <br /> E. The Engineer shall not be responsible Io the Contractor for damages as a result of the Contractor's <br /> failure to protect utilities encountered in the work. <br /> F. If the Contractor,while performing the contract,discovers utility facilities not identified in the <br /> Plans or Specifications,he shall immediately notify the utility and the Engineer in writing. <br /> G. In the event of interruption to domestic water,sewer,storm drain,or other utility services as a <br /> result of accidental breakage due to construction operations,promptly notify the proper authority. <br /> Contractor shall cooperate with said authority in the restoration of service as promptly as possible <br /> and bear all costs of repair. In no case shall interruption of any water or utility service be allowed <br /> to exist outside working hours unless prior approval is granted. <br /> H. The Contractor shall replace,at his own expense,any and all other existing utilities or structures <br /> removed or damaged during construction,unless otherwise provided for in these Contract <br /> Documents or ordered by the Engineer. <br /> 3.02 INTERFERING STRUCTURES <br /> A. Take necessary precautions to prevent damage to existing structures and utilities whether on the <br /> surface,above ground,or underground. An attempt has been made to show major structures on <br /> the Drawings. The completeness and accuracy cannot be guaranteed,and it is presented simply as <br /> a guide to avoid known possible difficulties. <br /> Section 01160-Page 2 of 3 February 2016 <br />