Buildings A, B, & C TENANT GUIDELINES & INFORMATION MANUAL

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Section V
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Notice to Contractors
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Section V - The Tenant's Contractor(s) Requirements_______
  1. Retention of Contractor(s)- Pre-Substantial Completion
  2. Retention of Contractor(s)- Post-Substantial Completion
  3. Contractor Requirements
  4. Insurance
  5. Construction Safety
  6. Site Regulations
  7. Enclosure of Premises
  8. Security of Premises
  9. Fire Prevention & First Aid
  10. Emergency Contact
  11. Working Hours
  12. Drilling or Cutting
  13. Testing of Services
  14. Damage to Landlord's Property
  15. Weight Distribution
  16. Garbage Removal
  17. Access and Deliveries
  18. Access Panels
  19. Venetian Blind Damages
  20. Systems Protection and Cleaning
  21. Ceiling Tile Damage
  22. Minors
  23. Telephone Use - Construction
  24. Notice to Contractors
     

1. Retention of Contractor(s) - (Pre-Substantial Completion)

Prior to substantial completion of the base building by the Landlord's General Contractor, all changes to any of the base building structural, architectural, mechanical, or electrical systems, requested by the Tenant, will be performed by the Landlord's Contractor(s). All design work related to these changes must also be performed and co-ordinated by the Landlord's Consultants at the Tenant's expense.

All requests for changes must be processed through the Tenant Co-ordinator's office for approval prior to any design work being initiated, and all correspondence, clarifications, etc., must be processed through the Tenant Co-ordinator, who will be responsible for integration of approved Tenant work with the base building construction.

Tenants are required to notify the Tenant Co-ordinator prior to contractor(s) accessing building service rooms or initiating tie-ins to any building systems.

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2. Retention of Contractor(s) - Post-Substantial Completion

The Tenant shall engage his own licensed general contractor, who shall be responsible for all his internal development work, including the contracting and co-ordination of all sub-trades.

However, in order to ensure physical compatibility, guarantees and warranties to basic building elements, the work must be done in accordance with drawings prepared by the Landlord's engineers, and in co-operation with the Landlord's contractor(s).

The Landlord's contractor(s) will carry out necessary revisions to the basic building construction resulting from Tenant occupancy at the Tenant's expense.

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3. Contractor Requirements

A list of all sub-contractor(s), complete with company names, addresses, and telephone numbers, as well as name, address, and telephone number of on-site supervisory personnel must be provided to the Tenant Co-ordinator.

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4. Insurance

The Tenant's contractor(s) must show, prior to commencement of work, evidence that they are adequately and properly covered by insurance, according to the following terms:

(a) That the contractor carries a general liability policy containing a limit of at least $5,000,000 inclusive of bodily injury and property damage, with property damage written on an "occurrence basis."

(b) That the Building Owner and Property Management firm are added as additional named insured to the general liability policy carried by the contractor.

(c) That the contractor(s) general liability policy provides:
- Blanket contractual coverage
- Non-Owned Automobile coverage
- Cross-Liability Clause, and severability of Interest Clause
- 30 days notice of cancellation to each additional insured.

The Tenant must provide evidence that the Tenant is adequately and properly insured, according to the following terms, and as per the terms of the Lease:

(a) That a policy is carried by the Tenant insuring the Tenant's contents, including Tenant's improvements, for "All Risks of Direct Physical Loss or Damage" to the value of the Tenant's construction contract with the contractor.

(b) That the "All Risk" policy of the Tenant includes the Landlord as Additional Named Insurance.

(c) That the "All Risk" policy of the Tenant includes a Waiver of Subrogation Clause against any of the Named Insured in the policy.

(d) That the Tenant carries a General Liability Policy containing a limit of at least $5,000,000, inclusive, for Bodily Injury and Property Damage, with Property Damage written on an "occurrence basis", and that "Tenant's Legal Liability" is included.

(e) That the Landlord and Manager of Development are added as "Additional Named Insured" to the General Liability Policy carried by the Tenant.

(f) That the Tenant's General Liability Policy carries a Waiver of Subrogation against any of the Named Insured.

(g) That the Tenant's General Liability Policy also contains:
- Cross Liability Clause
- Severability of Interest Clause
- Contractual Liability coverage
- 30 days Notice of Cancellation to each Additional Named Insured.

The Tenant will be held fully responsible, and will be invoiced for the cost and any other damages resulting from construction delay brought about by the Tenant's failure to comply with these requirements.

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5. Construction Safety

The Tenant must ensure that its contractor(s) comply with the requirements of the applicable Provincial Health Safety Act. Should failure to comply result in construction delay, the Tenant will be held fully responsible for all resulting costs.

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6. Site Regulations

The Tenant and all its contractor(s), and any employees related to its project are required to abide by the following site regulations in carrying out all construction work in and about the Leased Premises.

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7. Enclosure of Premises

The Tenant's contractor(s) shall be restricted to the enclosed Leased area for all work and storage of all construction materials, tools and equipment.

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8. Security of Premises

The Tenant's contractor(s) shall be fully responsible for securing the Tenant's premises and its contents throughout the construction period.

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9. Fire Prevention and First Aid

During the construction period, the Tenant's contractor(s) must keep operable fire extinguishers on the premises, as required by codes and by-laws, and shall be insured for any loss, whatsoever, of any of their materials. Contractor(s) must also keep adequate first aid facilities.

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10. Emergency Contact

The Tenant must provide the Tenant Co-ordinator with the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be contacted in the case of an emergency having to do with the Tenant's Leased Premises. This information must be posted on the outside of the Leased Premises enclosure.

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11. Working Hours

The Tenant's contractor(s) shall adhere to the regular working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Any work which must be carried out at times other than those listed above must be specifically arranged with the Tenant Co-ordinator. The Landlord reserves the right to limit or restrict certain work to ensure minimum disruption to existing Tenants.

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12. Drilling or Cutting

The Tenant's contractor(s) shall not, under any circumstances, drill, cut, or chase openings, of any description in any part of the basic building structure, without written approval from the Landlord. Any work of this type which may be required by the Tenant will be performed by the Tenant's contractor(s), in consultation with the Landlord's forces.

No mechanical fastening, of any type, to the curtain wall, or any of its components, is allowed under any circumstances. Any fastening to the curtain wall in any form must be specifically approved by the Landlord.

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13. Testing of Services

The Tenant must obtain the Landlord's permission prior to conducting any test of plumbing, gas, pneumatic, or fire protection and electrical systems. The Tenant will be held fully responsible for any damage which may result from such testing.

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14. Damage to Landlord's Property

The Tenant, its agent(s), and contractor(s), are prohibited from access to the roof of the development, as well as sprinkler, mechanical, and electrical rooms. All finishes and elements to base building should be protected, and the Tenant will be held responsible for damages of any nature caused by the Tenant or its agent(s) or contractor(s), to any part or item of the Landlord's property. This also includes exterior paving and landscaped areas. Should such damage occur, the Tenant will be charged for the full cost of all necessary remedial work, plus Landlord co-ordination cost involved in this work.

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15. Weight Distribution

The Tenant's contractor(s) will stack drywall in piles, not to exceed l2" in height.

The Tenant is fully responsible for any damage resulting from overloading.

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16. Garbage Removal

Tenant's contractor(s) are advised that the cost of providing the said containers on site is payable by the Tenant per the Lease agreement. Should it be necessary for the Landlord's forces to remove the Tenant's garbage or debris due to inaction by the Tenant's forces, the Tenant will be invoiced for the full cost, thereof, subject to a $25.00 minimum charge. Temporary storage of garbage or debris outside the Leased Premises is not permitted.

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17. Access and Deliveries

Personnel access, as well as material and equipment deliveries to the Leased Premises are to be by designated routes only. The freight elevator shall be used for transport of such material. All contractors are required to use only the loading dock entrance.

The use of loading dock facility and the freight elevator will be granted to the Tenant's contractor(s) by reservation through the Building Operations Manager. Such facilities may also be made available outside regular working hours at the Tenant's cost, and by reservation. The loading dock is to be used for loading and unloading purposes only. Parking is not permitted; Security has been instructed to have unauthorized vehicles towed at contractor expense.

Should a particular item be of such size or configuration that it is physically impossible to use the designated route or freight elevator, special arrangements should be discussed with the Tenant Co-ordinator.

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18. Access Panels

The Tenant must provide access panels in walls, ceiling and floor construction, as necessary, to allow access to services or equipment where it is required.

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19. Venetian Blind Damages

Damage to venetian blinds generally results in the replacement of the complete blind, at Tenant's expense.

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20. Systems Protection and Cleaning

No work shall commence until arrangements have been made with the Landlord for protection of on-floor air-conditioning units and filters. If there is any dirt in the filters, or the heating system, it will be the Tenant's responsibility to return them to their original state in accordance with the Landlord's specifications. The perimeter heating radiation and induction systems must be vacuumed, in order to restore them to a "free of construction dust" condition. The Tenant Co-ordinator will advise regarding the cleaning of these items.

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21. Ceiling Tile Damage

The Tenant's contractor(s), in the course of the work process, may be required to remove ceiling tiles. As damage to the tiles is a possibility, extreme care should be taken to preserve the tile in its original condition. The Tenant is responsible for costs associated in replacing tiles damaged, soiled, or not replaced.

Location:   Office Building
Type:         334A OMVI
Sizes:         5/8 x 20"x60"

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22. Minors

Minors are not permitted on the construction site at any time.

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23. Telephone Use - Construction

The Tenant and its contractor(s) will not be provided with access to the Landlord's telephone.

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24. Notice to Contractors

The notice that appears on Pages 38 and 39 of the printed manual must be provided to contractors prior to them commencing work at the property. [Click here for online version or here for PDF version.]

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