Common use of Borings Clause in Contracts

Borings. 3.2.1 The number, size, depth and location of the borings shall not be changed without the Owner's approval. 3.2.2 If conditions are encountered, including but not limited to, unanticipated materials which cannot be penetrated by sampling equipment, the Consultant shall immediately consult with the Owner. When requested by the Owner, the Consultant shall core drill into the material as required to establish recommended footing elevations. 3.2.3 The Consultant shall advise the Owner if work beyond the Basic Services is required to obtain information that is required for a professional interpretation of subsurface conditions at the project site, and shall perform such additional work as authorized in writing by the Owner. If such work will result in additional charges to the Owner, written approval shall be obtained from the Owner for the amount of additional charges before proceeding. The extent of exploration undertaken shall be consistent with the scope of the Project indicated by the information given herein and any documents attached hereto. Sampling operations for both disturbed and undisturbed samples shall be in accor­dance with approved American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) standards, or other procedures previously approved by the Owner, as necessary to produce the information required for the report(s).