Common use of FIRE DAMAGE Clause in Contracts

FIRE DAMAGE. (a) Regardless of the species, trees exposed to fire can suffer structural damage that goes beyond whatever external damage might be visible. Fire can cause cracking and brittleness in tree structure and integrity; it can make pre- existing defects worse; it can make roots less stable; and it can weaken the overall health of the tree, making it susceptible to disease and pest infestations. The effects of fire damage are unpredictable and difficult to determine. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Tree Experts is not responsible for any injury to persons or damage to property resulting from services performed on fire- damaged trees as part of the Work. (b) The Client acknowledges that if trees and shrubs on the Client’s property have been exposed to fire, the Client should have qualified arborist periodically inspect trees and shrubs on the property for fire damage.