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DO NOT REDRAW THE EXPLORATION LOGS Geotechnical engineers and geologists prepare final boring and testing logs based upon their I interpretation of field logs and laboratoq� data. To prevent errors or omissions, the logs included in a geotcchnic�l engineering or geologic report should ncver be redrawn for inciusi •n in architectural or other desi6m drawings. Only photographic or electronic reproduction is acceptable, but recognize that Iseparating logs from the report can elevate risk. GIVE CONTRACTORS A COMPLETE REPORT AND GUIDANCE Some owners and desi},m professionals believe they can make contractors liable for unanticipared subsurface conditions by limitin�what they provide for bid preparatinn. To help prevent costly problems, give contractors the complcte geotechnical engineering or geologic report, but preface it with a clearly written letter of transminaL In that Ictter,advise contractors that the report was not prepared for purposes of bid development and that the report's accuracy is limited; encourage them ro confer with GeoEngineers and/or to conduct additional study to obtain the specific types of information they need or prefer. A pre-bid conference can also be valuable. Be sure contracrors have sufficient time to perform additional smdy. Only then might an owner be in a position ro give contractors the best information available, whilc I requiring them to at least share the financial responsibilities stemming from unanticipated conditions. further, a contingcncy for unanticipated conditions should be included in your project budget and schedule. ICONTRACTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE �OR SITE SAFETY ON THEIR OWN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Our geotechnical recommendations are not intended to direct the contractor's procedures, methods, schedule or management of the work sire. The cantractor is solely responsiblc for job sitc safety and for managing construction operations to minimize risks to on-site personncl and to adjacent properties. I READ THESE PROVISIONS CLOSELY I Some clients, design professionals and contracrors may not recognize that the geoscience practice, (geotechnical engineering or geology) are far less exa„t than other engineenng and natural scicncc disciplines. 1'his lack of understanding can create unrealis[ic expecta[ions that could lead ro disappointments, claims and disputes. GeoEngincers includes Ihcse explanatory "limitations" provisions in our reports to help reduce such risks. Please confer with GeoEnginecrs iF you are unclear how these "Report Limitations and Guidelines for Use"apply to your project or site. GEOTECHNICAL, GEOLOGIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS SHOULD NOT BE INTERCHANGED The equipment, techniques and personnel used to perform an environmental study differ significantly from those used [o perf�rm a geotechnical or geologic smdy and vice versa. For that reason, a gcotechnical enginecring or geologic report does not usually relate any environmental findings, conclusions or recommendations; c.g., about the likelihood of encountering underground storage tanks or regulatcd contaminants. Similarly, cnvironmental rcports are no[used to address geotechnical or geologic concems regarding a specific proj�•ct. I FileNo. f:b51•UO1�00 Pagt B-.7 �iEOENGINEER� NovemGcr 6,?006