SPJ 8
PERMITS AND LICENSES
The A/E shall, when requested, without additional expense to the Government, be
responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits in connection with the
performance of its services. The A/E shall, without additional expense to the
Government, be responsible for assuring that the work is in compliance with
requirements of applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
SPJ 9
COMPLIANCE WITH CODES AND STANDARDS
(a) VA construction shall be designed in compliance with applicable standards
and codes described in VA program guides and design materials.
(b) In the design of new building and alteration work under this contract, consider
all requirements (other than procedural requirements) of -
(l) zoning laws, and
(2) laws relating to landscaping, open space, minimum distance of a
building from the property line, maximum height of a building,
historic preservation, and esthetic qualities of a building, and similar
laws, of the State and local political division which would apply to
the building if it were not to be constructed or altered by the U.S.
Government.
(c) The A/E shall consult with appropriate officials of the State or political
subdivision, or both, in which the building construction work is to be located.
Submit plans in a timely manner for review by such officials for a reasonable period
of time not exceeding 30 days. Plans shall be submitted as promptly as permissible
under the rules prescribed by the reviewing authorities. The plans shall be
submitted at the completion of design development unless different rules are
prescribed by the reviewing authorities. The A/E and VA shall give due
consideration to the recommendations of the referenced building officials. VA will
also permit inspection by the officials described above during the construction
period in accordance with the customary schedule of inspections in the locality of
the building construction. Such officials shall provide VA with a copy of the
schedule before construction begins or give reasonable notice of their intention to
inspect before conducting an inspection.
(d) The A/E shall provide prompt, written notification to the Contracting
Officer
concerning -
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