304 The Country House 



General Conditions. The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labour, transportation, 

 scaffolding, utensils, etc., of every description, required for the full performance of the work herein 

 specified, except as otherwise particularly mentioned. He shall lay out his work and be respon- 

 sible for its correctness, shall keep a competent foreman on the premises, shall not sublet any part 

 of his work without the written consent of the Owner, shall obtain all necessary permits to properly 

 carry out his work, paying the lawful fees therefor; shall give to the proper authorities all requisite 

 notices relating to the work in his charge, shall afford the Architect or his agent every facility for 

 inspection', shall be responsible for all violations of law or damage to property caused by him or 

 his employees, and shall properly protect his work during progress. 



All the materials are to be the best of their several kinds, unless otherwise particularly 

 specified; all labour to be performed in the best manner by skilled workmen, and both to be 

 subject to the approval of the Architect. 



All work and material must conform to the laws, rules and regulations in force in the locality 

 in which the building is to stand, anything herein specified to the contrary notwithstanding. The 

 drawings referred to in this specification will be supplemented by detailed drawings to le fur- 

 nished as the work progresses. All these drawings arc- intended to co-operate with and form a 

 part of the specifications and the accompanying contract. Where figures are given they are to be 

 followed in preference to measurement by scale. 



Anything which is not shown on the drawings, but which is mentioned in the specifications, or 

 vice versa, or anything not expressly set forth in either, but which is reasonably implied, shall be fur- 

 nished and performed the same as though specially shown and mentioned in both. 



Should anything be omitted from the drawings or specifications which is nece--ary to a clear 

 understanding of the work, or should any error appear either in the various instruments furnished 

 or in the work done by other contractors affecting the work included in this sj)ecificatioii, it shall be 

 the duty of the Contractor to notify the Architect. In the event of the Contra* tor failing to give 

 such notice, he shall make g(xxl any damage to or defect in his work rau>ed thereby. 



The drawings and specifications furnished for this work are to be considered instruments of 

 service, are to be used for this building only, are the property of the Architect, and must be re- 

 turned to him immediately on completion of the work set forth therein. 



At any time directed by the Architect, the Contractor >hall dear out any of his rubbi.-h and 

 surplus material which may constitute an obstruction to the progre.-s of the work, and at comple- 

 tion shall clear out all rubbish and surplus material left by him. shall repair any damage to his 

 work, no matter by whom caused (loss or damage by fire cxcepted), and leave the premi-r- ' room 

 clean and in perfect repair and order so far as his work i> concerned. 



The Owner reserves the right to accept any or reject all proposals pre.-ented. 



The Contractor is to have full charge of the building until completion, and will l.e held 

 responsible for all property that may be injured or stolen while the building is in hi.- care. The 

 Contractor shall provide all necessary guard-, rails and night light-. 



The Owner is to furnish fuel and the Contractor stoves to heat the building when nec 

 during progress. Should the Owner allow the heating apparatus to be u-ed for this purp< -e, 

 the Contractor shall furnish proper attendance for and be responsible for any damage to the -a me. 



The Owner shall insure the building and the material on the premi-e-, < overing hi- own 

 and the Contractor's interests therein against loss or damage by fire, such policies being made- 

 payable to the Owner and Contractor a- their interests may appear. 



The Contractor shall lay out the building from the drawings and under the direction of 

 the Architect and furnish and put in stake- and batter boards as may be necessary. 



Contractor shall make application and pay charges for the introduction and use of water 

 to carry out the work. 



MASONRY 



Excavation. On the site of building and for 8' additional all around remove the sod and 

 top soil and stack where directed. 



Excavate for the cellar, footings, drains, etc., of the dimensions and to the depth as shown 

 on the drawings and required by the grade. 



