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48. Work Change Directive —A written directive to Contractor issued on or after the <br />Effective Date of the Contract, signed by Owner and recommended by Engineer, <br />ordering an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work. <br />1.02 Terminology <br />A. The words and terms discussed in the following paragraphs are not defined but, when used <br />in the Bidding Requirements or Contract Documents, have the indicated meaning. <br />B. Intent of Certain Terms or Adjectives: <br />1. The Contract Documents include the terms "as allowed," "as approved," "as ordered," <br />"as directed" or terms of like effect or import to authorize an exercise of professional <br />judgment by Engineer. In addition, the adjectives "reasonable," "suitable," <br />"acceptable," "proper," "satisfactory," or adjectives of like effect or import are used to <br />describe an action or determination of Engineer as to the Work. It is intended that <br />such exercise of professional judgment, action, or determination will be solely to <br />evaluate, in general, the Work for compliance with the information in the Contract <br />Documents and with the design concept of the Project as a functioning whole as <br />shown or indicated in the Contract Documents (unless there is a specific statement <br />indicating otherwise). The use of any such term or adjective is not intended to and <br />shall not be effective to assign to Engineer any duty or authority to supervise or direct <br />the performance of the Work, or any duty or authority to undertake responsibility <br />contrary to the provisions of Article 10 or any other provision of the Contract <br />Documents. <br />C. Day: <br />1. The word "day" means a calendar day of 24 hours measured from midnight to the next <br />midnight. <br />D. Defective: <br />1. The word "defective," when modifying the word "Work," refers to Work that is <br />unsatisfactory, faulty, or deficient in that it: <br />a. does not conform to the Contract Documents; or <br />b. does not meet the requirements of any applicable inspection, reference standard, <br />test, or approval referred to in the Contract Documents; or <br />c. has been damaged prior to Engineer's recommendation of final payment (unless <br />responsibility for the protection thereof has been assumed by Owner at <br />Substantial Completion in accordance with Paragraph 15.03 or 15.04). <br />E. Furnish, Install, Perform, Provide: <br />1. The word "furnish," when used in connection with services, materials, or equipment, <br />shall mean to supply and deliver said services, materials, or equipment to the Site (or <br />some other specified location) ready for use or installation and in usable or operable <br />condition. <br />2. The word "install," when used in connection with services, materials, or equipment, <br />shall mean to put into use or place in final position said services, materials, or <br />equipment complete and ready for intended use. <br />EJCDC® C-700, Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract. <br />Copyright © 2013 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, <br />and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved. Page 5 of 65 <br />