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 \n·Is there an order of precedence clausein the event of a conflict between theplans and specs?Who's on first?  \n·Who resolves the conflict?Architect,Initial Decision Maker,or someoneelse?  \n# Design Liability\n\n·Liability for design defects and theimpact of the Spearin Doctrine.  \n·The Spearin Doctrine is the legalprinciple that states when acontractor follows the plans andspecifications provided by theowner,the contractor is not liableto the owner for loss or damagecaused by the defective plans andspecifications.  \ne一  \n# Creating Contract Provisions to AvoidCommon Design Problems\n\n·There is a trend of claiming contractors are liablefor design and performance based specifications.  \n·A contractor may have a situation where thedesign specifies products or performancestandards which increase the risk of product orroof system failure.  \n·The contractor should include specific waivers ordisclaimers to mitigate the risk of a questionabledesign.  \n# Waiver of Design Liabilityty\n\nContractor is not a design professional.Regardless of any Contract Documentprovision to the contrary,Contractordisclaims liability for any design defect onthe project including,without limitation,defects or deficiencies with the plans,specifications,   shop drawings,   orperformance criteria(\"Design Defects\").Customer agrees to release theContractor from any claims,damages,orlosses arising out of or relating to DesignDefects.  \n1/22/2024  \n# Liability for Using Existing Drainage\n\nRoof failures resulting from using existing drainage  \nUnless the scope of work of this contract includesreplacement of the roof system's existing drainage,  \ni.e.,the existing drains,scuppers,downspouts,gutters,and other ancillary drainage components asmay be applicable for the particular project(\"Drainage\"),Customer hereby agrees to andacknowledges that Contractor shall have no liabilityor responsibility for improper or  \ninadequate functioning of the Drainage,or anydamage arising out of,caused by,or relatedto same,including,but not limited to,water backup,ponding water,leaks,damage to the roof and areasadjacent thereto,as well as partial or complete roofcollapse.  \n# Disclaimer for Internal Gutters\n\n·Customer understands that while the internal gutter system isdesigned to manage water flow,there may be inherent risksassociated with its use,including,without limitation,elevated risksof leaks occurring within the building envelope,the formation ofmold and mildew,and increased costs for repair and maintenance.As a result,Contractor disclaims all liability for any claims,costs,ordamages arising out of or related to the internal gutter system.  \n# Bubble Test Disclaimer\n\n·Regardless of any requirement contained in FM 1-52 oranywhere else in the Contract Documents,Contractor shall not berequired to perform a negative-pressure test,which is sometimesreferred to as the \"Bubble Test,\"to verify system performance,field uplift,or adhesion of the roofing membrane.Despite anylanguage to the contrary in the Contract Documents,Customershall not withhold any payment to Contractor for failure to performnegative-pressure testing on the roof.In addition,any use","cbCailmRm1t3jfzw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailmRm1t3jfzw","pdf",1240542,11,"English","# Definitions to Know\n# Contract Interpretation\n# Design Liability\n# Creating Contract Provisions to Avoid Common Design Problems\n# Waiver of Design Liability\n# Liability for Using Existing Drainage\n# Disclaimer for Internal Gutters\n# Bubble Test Disclaimer","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between contract drawings and specifications?\",\"answer\":\"Contract drawings are graphic illustrations showing how project aspects look when construction is completed, including quantities and relationships among elements. 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