Construction Standards Certification Form

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS CERTIFICATION FORM

Parties and Project Identification

WHEREAS, the Owner identified above has engaged the Contractor to perform construction work at the Project Location in accordance with the contract documents, approved plans, and applicable codes and standards; and

WHEREAS, the Contractor (or certifying agent) is authorized and qualified to certify that the Work conforms to the applicable construction standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to document the Contractor’s certification of compliance for the portions of Work described in this form and to set forth certain business terms governing that certification.

Scope of Work and Certification

The Contractor certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and based on inspections and tests performed, the completed Work described below conforms to the contract documents, applicable building codes, referenced standards, and the quality requirements of the Project.

Applicable codes, standards, and project documents relied upon for this certification include:

Date(s) of inspection and testing:

Payment Terms

Late payment charge:

Payment to be made to:

Term and Termination

This Certification becomes effective as of: and remains in effect until: , unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate this Certification upon written notice to the other party if the other party materially breaches any obligation and fails to cure the breach within days after receipt of notice. Termination shall not relieve either party of obligations accrued prior to termination.

Confidentiality

The Contractor and Owner each acknowledge that, in the course of performing under this Certification, they may receive confidential or proprietary information of the other party. Each party agrees to hold such information in confidence and to use it only for the purposes of performing obligations under this Certification. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party, or that is independently developed by the receiving party without use of the disclosing party’s confidential information.

If disclosure is required by law or authorized governmental process, the receiving party shall, to the extent permitted, provide prompt notice to the disclosing party and cooperate in any efforts to limit the disclosure.

Representations; Liability

The Contractor represents that it is duly licensed (if applicable) and qualified to perform the certification work described herein and that the certification is based on inspections, tests, and observations consistent with industry practice. The Contractor’s certification is limited to the Work described and does not constitute a warranty of the entire project. The Contractor’s liability for claims arising from the certification shall be limited to direct damages up to the amount paid for the certification services, except for damages resulting from willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

This Certification shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the Project is located, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising under this Certification shall be resolved by the dispute resolution procedures set forth in the underlying contract documents, or if none, by negotiation followed by binding arbitration if negotiation fails.

This document, together with any referenced exhibits and the applicable contract documents, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations and understandings. No amendment or waiver shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Acknowledgment and Certification

By signing below, the undersigned certifies under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this form is true and correct, that the inspections and tests referenced were performed by qualified personnel, and that the certified Work conforms to the standards and documents identified herein to the best of the signer’s knowledge.

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