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9/2/2020 <br /> <br /> 012620 - 1 <br />SECTION 012620 - WEATHER DELAYS <br />PART 1 - GENERAL <br />1.1 Extensions of Contract Time <br />A. If the basis exists for an extension of time in accordance with section 1.2/C of the Conditions, an <br />extension of time on the basis of weather may be granted only for the number of Weather Delay <br />Days in excess of the number of days listed as the Standard Baseline for that month. <br />1.2 Standard Baseline for average climatic range <br />A. The Architect has reviewed weather data available from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric <br />Administration and determined a Standard Baseline of average climatic range for the projects <br />location. <br />B. Standard Baseline shall be regarded as the normal and anticipatable table number of calendar days <br />for each month during which construction activity shall be expected to be prevented and <br />suspended by cause of adverse weather. Suspension of construction activity for the number of <br />days each month as listed in the Standard Baseline is included in the Work and is not eligible for <br />extension of Contract Time. <br />C. Standard Baseline is as follows: Jan. - 5; Feb. - 3; Mar. - 5; Apr.- 6; May. - 6; Jun. - 7; Jul. - 7; <br />Aug. - 7; Sep. - 6; Oct. - 4; Nov. - 5; Dec. - 5. <br />1.3 Adverse Weather and Weather Delay Days <br />A. Adverse Weather is defined as the occurrence of one or more of the following conditions which <br />prevents exterior construction activity or access to the site within twenty-four (24) hours <br />1. Precipitation (rain, snow, or ice) in excess of one-tenth inch (0.10") liquid measure <br />2. Temperatures which do not rise above 32 degrees F by 10:00 a.m. <br />3. Sustained wind in excess of twenty-five (25) m.p.h. <br />4. Sanding snow that cannot be removed in excess of one inch (1.00") <br />B. Adverse Weather may include, if appropriate, "dry-out" or "mud" days: <br />1. For rain days above the standard baseline; <br />2. Only if there is a hindrance to site access or sitework, such as excavation, backfill, and <br />footings; and, <br />3. At a rate no greater than 1 make-up day for each day or consecutive days of rain beyond <br />the standard baseline that total 1.0 inch or more, liquid measure, unless specifically <br />recommended otherwise by the Architect. <br />C. A Weather Delay Day may be counted if adverse weather prevents work on the project for fifty <br />percent (50%) or more of the contractor's scheduled work day, including a weekend day or holiday <br />if Contractor has scheduled construction activity that day. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 7D9ACD4F-8F6C-42B6-9ADB-C60032DB6D03