Under section 2.2.2, what must the owner secure and pay for?

• A. Necessary approvals, easements, assessments, and charges required for construction, use or occupancy of permanent structures, or for permanent change in existing facilities
• B. Permits and fees that are the responsibility of the contractor under the contract documents
• C. Construction materials
• D. Job-site security

Answer: (A)

The owner bears responsibility for securing and paying for the rights and approvals that enable the project on the site. Section 2.2.2 specifies that the owner must obtain and cover the costs of necessary approvals, easements, assessments, and charges required for the construction, use, or occupancy of permanent structures or for permanent changes to existing facilities. This clarifies that the owner handles the legal and financial steps tied to the site and permits, rather than passing these duties to the contractor.

This aligns with the idea that construction costs borne by the contractor cover the actual work and materials, while the owner covers the site-related approvals and access rights needed to move the project forward. The other options describe responsibilities (like providing materials or securing job-site security) that fall outside this particular owner obligation, so they aren’t what 2.2.2 asks the owner to do.