MOBILIZATION

General Statements

Contractor's responsibility on all manufactured surfaces is valid only if the damaged surface is indicated to the contractor or contractor's representative within 10 days after move-in. Owner maintenance items include:

1. Adjustment of doors, windows and weather-stripping after the first year of occupancy.

2. Interior and exterior caulking (excluding roofing sealant) after the first year of occupancy.

3. Drips and leaks at faucets, hose bibs and other plumbing fixtures after the first year of occupancy or the expiration of manufacturer's warranty (whichever is longer) caused by normal wear of washers, seats or"O"rings.

4. Normal wear of the finish of household appliances, fixtures, painted surfaces or floor coverings. When it is shown that any of the above items have been aggravated by the actions or inaction of the contractor, the contractor should assume responsibility for repair or replacement of these items.

Site Work

1. PD Settling of ground around foundations, filled areas and trenches.

AT Excessively settled areas are unacceptable. Evaluation must be made on a case-by -case basis. The contractor should not be required to correct conditions caused by owner or landscapers not under the control of the contractor.

CR The contractor should upon notification of this condition, fill and compact the affected area taking care to maintain the proper slope and drainage.

2. PD Excessive settlement or cracking of floors, slabs, walks, drives or stems due to improper compaction of the subsurface and/or improper compaction of trenches.

AT None.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

3. PD Excessive cracking due to expansive soils.

AT None. Soil conditions are known or should be known to the contractor prior to construction. The technology is available and a state of the art exists to avoid problems arising from expansive soil.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

4. PD Improper drainage of site.

AT None - Grades should be established to insure proper drainage away from the structure. No standing water should remain in the yard more than 48 hours after a rain, unless requirements specify retention of storm water in yard. If a sump pump is included in the contract, all water should drain to the sump.

CR The contractor should correct deviations from the established grades, but is not responsible for conditions caused by others not under the contractor's control.