Temporary Services - General E-1 April 1987

E-1 April 1987
Temporary Services - General

Provisions for anticipated Temporary Services should be incorporated in the General Requirements of the specifications and also in each specification section pertaining to the work. The responsibilities of each of the mechanical and electrical Contractors (or subcontractors) should be specifically defined not only where there are separate mechanical and electrical contracts, but also where all work is under a single Prime Contractor.

The following guidelines for Temporary Service should be considered and incorporated in the specification as they may be applicable:

Temporary Heat - as recommended in Section E-2.
Temporary Light & Power - as recommended in Section E-3.
Temporary Water Supply - as recommended in Section E-4.
Temporary Toilets by means of rented portable units or other means as may be necessary to comply with local health codes. In certain projects, it might be necessary to define responsibility for a Temporary Sewer or a Septic System as specific job conditions indicate.
Should power be required at a project site prior to the installation of temporary power, each Prime Contractor shall furnish their own power by means of portable generators.
Any other temporary services which a study of conditions at the site would indicate will be required before the typical temporary services can be installed and made operative.
When temporary service is connected to a utility line addition, meters should be installed with the cost of energy paid by the Owner.

In general, the furnishing of Temporary Services shall apply for the duration of the project; however, it is sometimes desirable to consider the following:

Insertion in the specifications of a specific statement of time limits and/or dates during which Temporary Services, in accordance with the methods specified, will be required.
Should the requirements for Temporary Services be of duration greater than the time limits specified, then the respective Contractors (or subcontractors) shall continue to provide such Temporary Services, and the cost for such services will be recognized as an "extra"
When a time limit is specified, each Contractor (or subcontractor) shall also be asked to submit unit prices per day stating the addition or deduction for the contract sum for providing Temporary Services for a longer or a lesser period.
The Architect is advised to fully inform, and obtain the concurrence of the Owner regarding the intent and responsibilities involved when such a time limit is specified, including the potential for "extra" cost which the Owner must agree to assume.

Revised April 1987
Revised November 1977
Revised November 1971