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29 . 2 . 5 . Consent of surety . <br /> 29 . 2 . 6 . Endorsement from the CMAR ' S insurance company permitting occupancy shall be a <br /> condition precedent to the Owner ' s occupancy of a part or parts of the Project, but may be <br /> requested by the Owner in its discretion . <br /> 29 . 3 . The Owner shall have the right to exclude the CMAR from any part of the Project which the <br /> Project Designer has so certified to be substantially complete , but the Owner will allow the CMAR <br /> reasonable access to complete or correct Work to bring it into compliance with the Contract. <br /> Contractors allowed to Work in substantially complete and occupied areas shall clean up after their <br /> operations daily or be subject to back charges therefor. Occupancy by the Owner under this article <br /> will in no way relieve the CMAR from its contractual requirement to complete the Project within <br /> the specified time . <br /> 30. FINAL INSPECTION, ACCEPTANCE , AND PROJECT CLOSEOUT <br /> 30 . 1 . The CMAR is responsible for the close out requirements under the Contract . The CMAR is to <br /> Work closely with the Owner as to the procedures and schedule for contract close- out and the <br /> related contractual obligations . <br /> 30 . 2 . The CMAR is to Work closely with the Owner ' s building commissioning agent or agents <br /> throughout the design , construction, and close- out phases of the Project . <br /> 30 . 3 . Upon notification from the CMAR that the Project is complete and ready for inspection , the Project I <br /> Designer shall make a preliminary final inspection to verify that the Project is complete and ready <br /> for final inspection . Prior to final inspection , the CMAR shall complete all items requiring <br /> corrective measures noted at the preliminary inspection . The Project Designer shall schedule a final <br /> inspection at a time and date acceptable to the Owner and the CMAR. <br /> E <br /> 30 . 4 . At the final inspection , the Project Designer shall, if job conditions warrant, record a list of items <br /> that are found to be incomplete or not in accordance with the Construction Documents . At the <br /> conclusion of the final inspection , the Project Designer shall make the following determinations : <br /> 30 .4 . 1 . That the Project is completed and accepted . <br /> i <br /> 30 .4 . 2 . That the Project is accepted subject to the list of discrepancies (punch list) . Subject to <br /> unavoidable delays in the delivery of materials needed to correct or complete discrepancies, all <br /> punch list items must be completed within thirty (30 ) days of acceptance or the Owner may invoke <br /> Owner' s Right to Do Work . <br /> i <br /> 30 . 4 . 3 . That the Project is not complete and another date for a final inspection will be established . <br /> 30 . 5 . Within fourteen ( 14 ) days of acceptance or within fourteen ( 14 ) days after completion of punch list, <br /> the Project Designer shall certify the Work and issue applicable certificate(s) of compliance . <br /> 30 . 6 . Any discrepancies listed or discovered after the date of final inspection and acceptance shall be <br /> resolved as a warranty item . <br /> 30 . 7 . The CMAR shall obtain as-built and product data from Subcontractors and maintain a current set of <br /> record drawings, specifications and operating manuals . For mechanical and electrical equipment, <br /> the CMAR is to obtain the operating and maintenance (O&M) manuals at least three (3 ) months <br /> prior to the demonstration for such equipment. These O&M manuals are to be sent to the Owner ' s <br /> representative who is to forward one ( 1 ) set to the Owner ' s department responsible for maintaining <br /> the facility for review prior to the equipment demonstration . <br /> Page 32 of 52 <br /> Revised 12/24, 4/25 <br />