Building Codes Document

BUILDING CODES COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT

This Building Codes Compliance Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between:

Client Name:     Consultant Name:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client intends to undertake construction, renovation, or related work at the property identified below and requires professional services to assure compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and local regulations; and

WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it is qualified, licensed, and experienced to perform building code review, inspections, plan checks, and certification services and agrees to perform such services under the terms of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Consultant and Consultant is willing to accept such engagement on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

PROJECT INFORMATION

SCOPE OF WORK

Consultant shall provide professional services necessary to review plans, perform inspections, and issue determinations of compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and ordinances for the Project Address. Services shall include, at minimum:

Consultant shall perform services in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards and shall promptly notify Client in writing of any conditions encountered that may affect compliance, schedule, or fees.

PAYMENT TERMS

All payments are due within the time specified in the Payment Schedule. Overdue amounts shall accrue interest at the rate specified in Late Payment Charge or, if not specified, at the maximum rate permitted by law. Client shall reimburse Consultant for reasonable costs of collection, including attorney fees, if payment is not made when due.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Commencement Date:     Term Expiration Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon providing written notice to the other party at least days prior to the effective termination date. Termination for cause may be effected immediately upon written notice if the breaching party fails to cure a material breach within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach.

Upon termination, Client shall pay Consultant for all services performed and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination. Consultant shall deliver to Client all documents and work product for which Client has paid.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall maintain the confidentiality of information disclosed by the other party that is identified as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information shall not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no wrongful act of the receiving party, is rightfully received from a third party without restriction, or is independently developed without use of the disclosing party's Confidential Information.

The receiving party shall use Confidential Information solely for performance under this Agreement and shall restrict disclosure to employees, agents, or subcontractors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those herein. Confidentiality obligations shall continue for following termination or expiration of this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Except as may be required to obtain injunctive relief, the parties agree to submit disputes to binding arbitration or litigation as follows: any unresolved dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall first be subject to good faith negotiation between senior representatives of the parties. If negotiation fails, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the county where the Project is located, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Consultant's liability for direct damages arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be limited to the total amount of fees actually paid to Consultant under this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be liable for special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, by Client or third parties, regardless of the form of action or legal theory pleaded.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any exhibits, attachments, or written amendments signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between Client and Consultant with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings, whether oral or written. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

The parties acknowledge that they have read and understand this Agreement, that they are authorized to enter into this Agreement, and that this Agreement is executed voluntarily and without duress.

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