Guidelines for Tennis Court Construction

Section 1.A. – General Conditions for Construction

1.0	Definitions
	A.	Contract Documents
		The “contract documents” should consist of the construction contract, conditions of the contract, drawings (if required) and specifications defining the scope of work. These should be issued prior to signing the construction contract.
	B.	Scope of Work
		The term “scope of work” includes all labor, materials, equipment and transportation to complete the work as defined in the contract documents.
	C.	Project
		The “project” is that total construction defined in the contract documents of which the work may be the whole or only a part.
	D.	Owner
		The “owner” is the person or organization identified as such in the contract documents. The term “owner” means that person or his authorized representative.
	E.	Contractor
		The “contractor” is the person or organization identified as such in the construction contract. The term “contractor” means that person or his authorized representative.
2.0	Construction Contract
	A.	Execution
		The construction contract should be signed by both the owner and contractor.
	B.	Contractor’s Familiarity with Site and Work
		By executing the construction contract, the contractor acknowledges that he has visited the site, has familiarized himself with the local conditions under which the work is to be performed, and understands the scope of work as defined in the contract documents.
	C.	Payment Terms and Insurance
		The contract documents should set forth requirements for payments and insurance.
3.0	Owner’s Responsibilities
	A.	Electrical Power and Water
		The owner should furnish adequate electrical power and water at the construction site for the performance of the work. The contractor should furnish, install, maintain, and remove any temporary wiring or piping that may be additionally required.
	B.	Permits and Taxes
		Unless otherwise provided, the owner should obtain and pay for all construction permits, fees, licenses, etc. as may be required by law. The contractor’s contract sum should include such federal, state and local taxes as may be applicable to the performance of the contract.
4.0	Contractor’s Responsibilities
	A.	Review of Contract Documents
		The contractor should carefully review the contract documents and should promptly report any errors, inconsistencies or omissions he may discover.
	B.	Layout of Work
		The work should be laid out to true lines and grades in full accord with the drawings. Surveying of lines and grades, from a base line and benchmark established by the owner at the construction site, and staking thereof, should be accomplished by the contractor. Monuments should be substantially established, protected and maintained in place by the contractor for the duration of the contract or until such other time as their removal may be authorized by the owner or his representative.
	C.	Errors in the Contract Documents
		The contractor should not be liable to the owner for errors, inconsistencies or omissions in the contract documents.
	D.	Corrective Work
		The contractor should secure proper written authorization for any corrective work which becomes the responsibility of the owner.
	E.	Schedule
		The contractor should submit a schedule indicating the intended starting date of the work, the different phases and timetable if possible, and the intended date of completion.
	F.	Delays
		The contractor should inform the owner of any delays, and causes of such, that affect the completion of the work.
	G.	Supervision and Direction
		The contractor should be responsible for the supervision and direction of the work. He should direct his authorized staff and/or subcontractors as deemed necessary and consistent with good construction practices.
	H.	Contractor’s Responsibility
		The contractor should be solely responsible for all construction means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures, and for coordinating all portions of the work. Unless specifically noted otherwise, the contractor should provide and pay for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, construction machinery and transportation necessary for proper execution and completion of the work.
	I.	Protection of the Public
		The contractor should erect and maintain barricades, canopies, guards, lights, and warning signs to the extent required by law or reasonably necessary for protection of the public.
	J.	Premises
		The contractor should at all times keep the premises clean and free of accumulated waste materials and rubbish caused by the operations. At the final completion of the job, the contractor should restore all areas damaged in the course of the work.
	K.	Communications
		The contractor should direct all communications regarding the work to the owner.
	L.	Guarantee
		The contractor performing any part of the work and any subcontractors under the contract should guarantee their respective work against defective materials or workmanship for a specific number of month(s) from the date of filing notice of completion by the contractor and acceptance of such by the owner.

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NOTICE: These Construction Guidelines are for use by architects, engineers, contractors, tennis court and running track owners. Parties not experienced in tennis court or running track construction are advised to consult a qualified contractor, consultant and/or design professional. Experienced contractors, consultants and/or design professionals can be identified through the U. S. Tennis Court and Track Builders Association. Due to changing construction technology and techniques, only the most recent version of these Guidelines should be used. Variances in climate, soil conditions, topography and other factors may make these Guidelines unsuitable for certain projects.