Common use of Existing Conditions Clause in Contracts

Existing Conditions. The Contractor in undertaking the Work under this Contract is assumed to have visited the premises and to have taken into consideration all conditions which might affect the Work. No consideration will be given any claim based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions except where existing conditions are such as cannot be readily ascertained. Any claims relating to conditions which were not readily ascertainable shall be adjusted as provided in this Article for changes in the Work.

Existing Conditions. The Contractor in undertaking the Work under this Contract is Section 00700-29 General Conditions assumed to have visited the premises and to have taken into consideration all conditions which might affect the Work. No consideration will be given any claim based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions except where existing conditions are such as cannot be readily ascertained. Any claims relating to conditions which were not readily ascertainable shall be adjusted as provided in this Article for changes in the Work.