Fire Safety Alarm Drawings

FIRE SAFETY ALARM DRAWINGS AGREEMENT

Parties

This Agreement is entered into between Client Name: and Consultant Name: (collectively, the Parties) as of the Effective Date defined below.

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client requires professional fire alarm system drawings, documentation and related design services for the project located at Project Address: (the Project); and

WHEREAS, Consultant possesses the technical expertise to prepare fire alarm drawings compliant with applicable codes and standards and to provide related deliverables; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the Parties agree as follows.

Scope of Work

Deliverables

Consultant shall deliver the following items to Client as part of this Agreement:

Floor plans with device locations and annotations

Riser diagrams and panel layouts

Wiring schematics and connection details

Device schedules and materials list

Standards and Code Compliance

Consultant shall prepare the Drawings in accordance with applicable local building and fire codes, referenced standards for fire alarm systems, and the authority having jurisdiction. Consultant shall identify code assumptions on submitted drawings and will notify Client of any conditions that may require deviation, additional scope or change order.

Payment Terms

Past due amounts shall accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law. Late payment shall also entitle Consultant to suspend services after providing seven (7) days' written notice to Client.

Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on Effective Date: and shall continue until End Date: unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon providing Notice Period (days): days' written notice to the other Party. In the event of termination, Client shall pay Consultant for services performed and reimbursable expenses incurred through the effective date of termination, including reasonable demobilization costs.

Either Party may terminate for material breach if the breaching Party fails to cure the breach within fourteen (14) days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach. Termination for cause does not relieve the breaching Party of liability for damages resulting from the breach.

Confidentiality

Each Party shall maintain in confidence all proprietary information, drawings, specifications, cost data and other non-public materials disclosed by the other Party in connection with this Agreement. Confidential information does not include information that is (a) publicly known through no fault of the receiving Party, (b) lawfully received from a third party without an obligation of confidentiality, or (c) independently developed by the receiving Party. A receiving Party may disclose confidential information to comply with a lawful order of a court or governmental authority, provided it gives prompt notice to the disclosing Party to allow the disclosing Party to seek protective relief.

Changes and Additional Services

Client may request changes to the scope. Any change affecting time, cost or performance shall be set forth in a written change order signed by both Parties prior to Consultant proceeding with the work. Consultant is not required to perform additional services without an executed change order setting forth additional compensation and schedule adjustments.

Limitation of Liability and Indemnity

Consultant's liability for any claim arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the total compensation paid to Consultant under this Agreement. Neither Party shall be liable to the other for consequential, special, incidental or punitive damages. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless Client from third-party claims arising from Consultant's negligent performance of the Services, except to the extent caused by Client's negligence or breach.

Insurance

Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance and commercial general liability insurance in amounts customary for the industry. Upon request, Consultant will provide certificates evidencing such coverage.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles.

Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement, together with any exhibits or attachments signed by the Parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings. No modification or amendment shall be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by both Parties.

Notices

Acceptance and Approval

By signing below, the Parties acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and that the individual signing on behalf of each Party has authority to bind that Party.

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