UAP DOCUMENT 301:

GENERAL CONDITIONS
SECTION 4 TO 6
 SECTION 4: PREMISES AND TEMPORARY STRUCTURE

ARTICLE 14: USE OF PREMISES

• Contractor shall confine materials to limits indicated by law.
• Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the structure to be
loaded with a weight that will disregard the safety of others.
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ARTICLE 15: TEMPORARY STRUCTURES

• OFFICE AND CONTRACTOR’S BUILDING – wooden floor raised
above ground; room of approx. 12 sq.m. for the architect,
• HOUSING FOR WORKERS – tents or protection on designated
areas.
• SANITARY FIXTURES AND 1ST AID STATION – ample sanitary
toilets and other conveniences including water connections.
• TEMPORARY BARRICADES AND GUARD LIGHTS – necessary for
proper prosecution and completion of work. Lights located at false
work tower to be provided by contractor.
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TEMPORARY WATER, POWER, AND TELEPHONE FACILITIES – provided by

contractor through arrangements with local utility companies. All
expenses paid by the contractor
TEMPORARY SIGNS – no advertisements to be displayed without
architect’s approval.
TEMPORARY ROADWAYS – provide proper access
TEMPORARY STAIRS, LADDERS, RAMPS, and RUNWAYS – such shall meet
requirements of local laws.
TEMPORARY ELEVATORS AND HOISTS – install adequate number of
elevators and hoists located bat sufficient distance from exterior walls.
TEMPORARY ENCLOSURES – exterior doors shall be equipped with self-
closing hardware; windows equipped with removable sash frames.
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TEMPORARY OR TRIAL USAGE – privilege of owner.

REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY STRUCTURES – contractor shall remove
all temporary structures erected by him and shall clean premises as
condition of completing the work.
SECTION 5: PROTECTION OF WORK AND OWNER’S PROPERTY

ARTICLE 16: PROTECTION OF WORK AND OWNER’S PROPERTY

• The contractor shall maintain and protect owner’s property from
damage.
1. The contractor shall provide watchmen (competent enough for the
architect) and provide all doorways with locks. It is the contractor who
shall lock and close the doors after each day’s work.
2. No smoking except on designated areas. No building of fires except with
the consent of the architect.
3. Contractor shall provide barrels of water and buckets for the main
purpose of fire protection and should not be used for any other reason.
4. Contractor shall provide adequate number of fire extinguishers.
SECTION 5: PROTECTION OF WORK AND OWNER’S PROPERTY

• Old materials of value shall be piled in areas designated by the

owner or architect and are in the responsibility of the contractor.
• Existing trees and shrubs are to be boxed and protected from
damage. Cutting of trees in site must have consent of the
architect.
1. Plants needed to be transplanted within 50 meters must be done at the
expense of the contractor.
• Damage to trees, etc shall be made good by the contractor at his
own expense.
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ARTICLE 17: PROTECTION OF ADJACENT PROPERTY AND EXISTING

UTILITIES
• Contractor shall protect adjacent property and existing utilities as
provided by law and contract documents at his own expense. He is
liable and must pay for all damages by his acts and negligence or by
his employees.
ARTICLE 18: PROTECTION OF LIFE, WORK AND PROPERTY DUE TO
EMERGENCY
• In cases of emergency where a life is at stake, the contractor may
have the power to act without consultation. Any compensation
claimed by the contractor shall be determined by agreement or
arbitration.
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ARTICLE 19: LABOR

• The contractor must employ competent and efficient workmen and must act,
upon request of the architect, to discharge or remove any employee deemed
incompetent. Should the contractor fail to do so, the architect may withhold
payment or suspend work until such orders are complied with.
• The supervisor must be a licensed engineer or architect who will work
personally and inspect at least once a week.
• The contractor shall keep a competent project engineer who will represent
the contractor in his absence. His decisions are binding to the contractor and
he has full authority to execute the orders or directions of the architect.
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ARTICLE 20: WORK

• Modification of Contract Prices – resulting overruns or underruns –
not exceeding 5 percent.
• Owner – at any time can order changes or alteration – in a written
instruction.
• Change of Sub-surface Condition – the Architect make such
changes in the Drawing and Specifications – WITH Owner’s
approval.
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• Adjustment of Contract – equitable adjustments from the original

Contract – and if the work involved increased – Contractor shall
furnish proportionate additional Performance Bond.
• Value of Extra Work – Estimate – lump sum – Unit prices – but not
exceeding 25 percent in the original Contract. – Actual direct cost
+ 15 PERCENT – Contractor’s profit, overhead and tax.
• Any claim for adjustment – must be asserted within 15 days from
the date of the change.
• The Architect can order minor changes – but not involving extra
cost.
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• Owner – reserves the right – have extra work to another person,

firm or corporation.
• Contractor – give written notice to the Architect within 15 days
after receipt of such instruction involving extra cost.
• Contractor – give written notice to the Architect with 15 days
after recognition of such delay (due to the Owner) and proceed to
the claim of extra cost.
• Substantial Completion – not less than 98% of the Contract
amount.
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• Architect – shall issue Certificate of Completion – if substantial

completion passed any final test of materials
• Contractor – written application of Certificate of Completion if
substantial part of work has been used or occupied by the Owner.
• “Period of Making Good of Known Defects or Faults” – not more
than 60 calendar days after the issuance of the Certificate of
Completion or within 15 days after its expiration 1.
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• Search for Causes of Defects or Faults – written requirement of

the Architect – the cost of the work of the Contractor – borne by
the Owner. Unless if such defect or fault is the liability of the
Contractor.
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ARTICLE 21: TIME OF COMPLETION OF WORK

• Owner – shall give the Contractor a written Notice to Proceed.
• Contract Time – commence on the 7th day from the receipt of the
Notice to Proceed. Every calendar day – working day.
• Extension of Time – if the delay is not caused by the Contractor –
he may file a request for extension within 15 days from the
occurrence of the delay.
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• Written Consent of the Bondsmen – attached to any request for

an extension of time – submitted to the Owner.
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ARTICLE 22: PAYMENTS

• Contractor – shall submit within 15 days from the receipt of
Notice to Proceed a complete Breakdown of Work and
Corresponding Value of the Contract Amount.
• Contractor – may submit a Request for Payment for work done –
periodically but not more than once a month.
• When 50 % of the contract has been accomplished, no further
retention shall be made on the balance of the contract.
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• Progress Photograph to Accompany Request for Payment.

 Photos shall be 6” x 8”.
 4 photos at each side of the building.
 2 copies for each photo shall be delivered to the Architect.
 All negatives shall bear a date of exposure (date taken).
• Within 15 days after receipt of Request for Payment, the Architect
shall either issue a Certificate of Payment of withhold the Request
for Payment.
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• Within 15 days from the date of approval of the Request for

Payment or of issuance of Certificate of Payment – the Owner shall
pay the amount as certified by the Architect.
• No payments shall be made on Contracts in excess of 65% of the
Contract Price (conditional).
• Upon 10 day’s written notice by the Owner, if the Contractor fails
to remove such condemned work or material used, the Owner may
auction or privately sell the said material.
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• Other requirements before Final Payment:

 Certificate of Final Building Occupancy
 Certificate of Final Inspection (of utilities).
 3 sets of As- built Drawings (working drawings showing the system and actual
locations of the outlets, fixtures, services and equipment that were installed.
 3 copies of Directory of Panel Boards
 3 copies of Instruction and Manual of operation – 3 copies of Keying Schedule
 Guarantee Bond ( 30% of the Contract Price) – period of 1 year after the Final
Acceptance of the work – guaranteeing the quality of work and materials.
Guarantee Bond required only if the Owner releases the Performance Bond and
Payment Bond.
• Release of Retention – 3 months after the date of the Final Payment.
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