# 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities.
Type: Clause
Prescribed in: 36.507
Current version date: NOV 1991

## Prescription and Applicability

### FAR Prescription, 36.507

The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities, in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price or cost-reimbursement construction contract or a fixed-price dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements contract is contemplated.

## Current Text

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities.

As prescribed in 36.507, insert the following clause:

Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

(End of clause)

[48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 54 FR 48995, Nov. 28, 1989; 56 FR 55376, Oct. 25, 1991]

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