[John Palasek]

C. General Conditions

If conditions are encountered on the site which are subsurface or otherwise concealed physical conditions which differ materially from those contemplated, or physical conditions of an unusual nature are encountered and cause a furtherance to the Contractor in time or materials, the Contractor will be entitled to an equitable adjustment in the contract price, an extension of the completion date, or both, by change order. Furthermore, the Contractor will not be held responsible for any damage to the following:
Underground Sprinkler heads - Underground irrigation piping - Television Cable - Phone Cable – Low Voltage Cable, Cesspools/Septic Tanks or any buried utilities and/or devices not installed in accordance with local building codes or common practices.


This is followed by the following clause:

2) The owner will clearly identify boundaries of the property, shall provide surveys of the property describing physical characteristics, legal limitations and utility locations and/or cause the property to be staked if reasonably requested by the Contractor. The owner is obligated to provide notice of all concealed conditions, and shall provide and pay for water and electricity to the property.