How must the contractor use the site?

• A. In compliance with all applicable codes laws etc. of any authority over the site as well as the contract documents. No unreasonable encumbrance on site by equipment or materials is permitted.
• B. Use as the contractor sees fit.
• C. Only according to owner's instructions.
• D. Without regard to site regulations.

Answer: (A)

The contractor must use the site in a way that complies with all applicable codes, laws, ordinances, and similar authorities that have jurisdiction over the site, as well as the contract documents. This ensures the work meets legal and contract requirements and that the site is used safely and appropriately. Additionally, the contractor must avoid creating an unreasonable encumbrance on the site with equipment or materials, keeping access, safety, and operations unobstructed.

Other approaches would either give the contractor too much freedom (use as they see fit), limit reliance to only the owner’s instructions, or ignore site regulations entirely, all of which conflict with the obligation to follow laws and contract documents and to maintain reasonable, safe site use.