Common use of Precautions Clause in Contracts

Precautions. Because welding and other hot work is a fire hazard, the Contractor must observe the following precautions and procedures (when possible, work should be done in a non-combustible area): A) No sprinkler impairments are allowed during “Special Work” and while the fire watch is in place. The sprinkler impairment restriction is for the floor the “Special Work” is taking place on and the floor above and the floor below. B) Smoke Detectors in the work area should be de-activated by the Building Manager for the duration of the work. The Property Manager will re-activate smoke detectors when the work is complete. C) Combustible materials shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from hot work operations and shall be covered with non-combustible materials. D) All flammable liquids and other hazards must be removed. E) All floor and wall openings must be covered with non-combustible material. F) Containers, tanks, ducts, etc. must be cleaned and purged of flammable vapors, liquids, dusts etc. G) A minimum of one multipurpose ABC rated portable fire extinguisher must be provided within ten (10) feet of the work area. The extinguisher should be fully charged and have been properly serviced within the last year. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide fire extinguishers. Building extinguishers should not be used. A standpipe hose should also be readily available. H) A fire watch should be maintained on the floor levels where the work was conducted plus the next two floors below for at least one hour after welding or burning has ceased. The fire watch shall consist of a member of the Lexington Fire Department. If there is a chance that slag could enter into a utility or elevator shaft, then the fire watch should cover the base of the shaft as well as the intermediate floors. I) If determined, a member of the Lexington Fire Department shall be on site, at Tenant cost, for any “Special Work”. Tenant shall, at its own expense, maintain and keep in force, or cause to be maintained and kept in force by any general contractors, sub-contractors or other third party entities where required by contract, throughout any period of alterations to the Premises or the Building by Tenant, the following insurance coverages:

Precautions. Because welding and other hot work is a fire hazard, the Contractor must observe the following precautions and procedures (when possible, procedures: a) Sprinklers shall be in service while work should be done in a non-combustible area): A) No sprinkler impairments are allowed during “Special Work” and while the fire watch is in place. The sprinkler impairment restriction is for the floor the “Special Work” is taking place on and the floor above and the floor belowunderway. Bb) Smoke Detectors detectors in the work area should be de-activated by the Building Manager Landlord's Construction Representative for the duration of the work. The Property Manager Landlord's Construction Representative will re-re- activate smoke detectors when the work is complete. Cc) Combustible materials shall be located at least fifty (50) 35 feet from hot work operations and shall be covered with non-non- combustible materials. Dd) All flammable liquids and other hazards must be removed. Ee) All floor and wall openings must be covered with non-non- combustible material. Ff) Containers, tanks, ducts, etc. must be cleaned and purged of flammable vapors, liquids, dusts dusts, etc. Gg) A minimum of one multipurpose ABC multi-purpose 4A - 2OBC rated portable fire extinguisher must be provided within ten (10) feet 10 ft. of the work area. The extinguisher should shall be fully charged and have been properly serviced within the last year. It is the responsibility of the contractor Contractor to provide fire extinguishers. Building extinguishers should shall not be used. A standpipe hose should also be readily available. Hh) A fire watch should shall be maintained on the floor levels where the work was conducted plus the next two floors below for at least one half hour after welding or burning has ceased. The fire watch shall consist of a member of the Lexington Fire Department. If there is a chance that slag could enter into a utility or elevator shaft, then the fire watch should cover the base of the shaft as well as the intermediate floors. WELDING AND BURNING PERMIT (Work is not permitted unless this card is filled in and posted in work area. I) If determinedDATE (of work) , a member 20__ BUILDING TENANT FLOOR CONTRACTOR WORK TO BE DONE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FIRE WATCH REQUIRED ON LEVELS: ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, ___, ___ Permission is granted for this work provided that the necessary precautions are taken (see back of permit) PERMIT EXPIRES SIGNED PROPERTY MANAGER TIME STARTED COMPLETED LOCATION OF NEAREST FIRE PULL STATION EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS: FIRE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY MANAGER FINAL CHECK-UP Work area and all adjacent areas where sparks might have spread were inspected for at least 30 minutes after the Lexington Fire Department shall be on site, at Tenant cost, for any “Special Work”work was completed and no fire conditions were noted. Tenant shall, at its own expense, maintain and keep in force, or cause to be maintained and kept in force by any general contractors, sub-contractors or other third party entities where required by contract, throughout any period of alterations to the Premises or the Building by Tenant, the following insurance coverages:CONTRACTOR PROPERTY MANAGER EXHIBIT C