Common use of Base Building Clause in Contracts

Base Building. Landlord shall be responsible for the costs to rectify any failure of the base Building (including, without limitation, the bathrooms on the 15th floor of the Building), Base Building systems (including elevators and elevator buttons), or "shell," portions of the Additional Office Space (as opposed to the Initial Leasehold Improvements, either those existing or to be installed by Landlord) to comply with applicable governmental laws, regulations, codes and ordinances in effect on the Effective Date. Landlord represents and warrants that there are no restrictions affecting the Building which are applicable to the construction and installation of the Initial Leasehold Improvements. In addition, Landlord shall be responsible for all costs of construction of the ceiling and above, including, without limitation, the ceiling tile and grid, lighting including wiring and switching, HVAC inclusing ductwork, diffusers and thermostats (collectively, the "Landlord Work").