Legal Plan Review Affidavit

LEGAL PLAN REVIEW AFFIDAVIT

This Legal Plan Review Affidavit is made on this date: by Affiant Name: , Affiant Title: , License No.: (State: ), Address: (hereinafter "Affiant"), and Client Name: , Client Address: (hereinafter "Client"). Collectively Affiant and Client are the "Parties."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Client has engaged the Affiant to perform a professional plan review concerning Project Name: located at Project Address: ; and

WHEREAS, Affiant performed a review of the plans and supporting documents submitted by or on behalf of Client on Plan Submission Date: , consisting of Plan Set Identifier: ; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth in writing the results of that review, the certification of the reviewer, and the terms governing reliance, limitations and remedies related to such review.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. Definitions

For purposes of this Affidavit, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth: "Review" means the limited professional examination of the Plans described above; "Plans" means the documents specifically identified in the Plan Set Identifier field; "Standard of Care" means the degree of skill and diligence ordinarily used by professionals performing similar services under similar conditions.

2. Scope of Review

Affiant's review was limited to the items expressly identified herein and did not constitute an exhaustive code compliance audit or a verification of dimensions, structural calculations, soils reports, or other items beyond the express scope. The components reviewed are indicated below:

Plan types reviewed (check all that apply): Architectural Structural Mechanical/Plumbing Electrical Zoning/Code Other

3. Standard of Care; Limitations

Affiant represents that the Review was performed in accordance with the Standard of Care. Affiant makes no other representations or warranties, express or implied, except as expressly set forth herein. The Review is based solely upon the Plans provided; Affiant is not responsible for errors or omissions in source documents, tests, or information not provided or for latent conditions that could not reasonably be discovered during a document review.

4. Certification; Oath

Affiant certifies, under penalty of perjury, that Affiant is qualified and authorized to perform the Review, that Affiant has examined the Plans identified herein, and that Affiant's statements in the Summary of review findings and Exceptions and required corrections are true and correct to the best of Affiant's knowledge and belief. Affiant further certifies compliance with all applicable licensing and ethical requirements applicable to Affiant's profession.

Affiant's specific certifications (check all that are accurate): Plans were reviewed for compliance with governing codes and ordinances to the extent described above Review was limited in scope as documented in this affidavit No field verification or site inspection was performed unless expressly noted

5. Reliance and Use

The Client, and those expressly authorized in writing by Client, may rely on the Review solely for the Project identified above. Any third party who relies on the Review does so at its own risk unless such reliance is expressly authorized in writing by Affiant and Client. Affiant shall have no liability for use of the Review for purposes other than those expressly stated in this Affidavit.

6. Records Retention

Affiant shall retain copies of the Plans and review notes for a period of years from the date of this Affidavit, unless otherwise required by law. Upon reasonable request, Affiant will provide copies of review documents to Client in accordance with applicable law and professional obligations.

7. Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Affiant from claims, liabilities, losses and expenses arising from Client's misuse of the Review or reliance by unauthorized third parties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Affiant's total aggregate liability for claims arising out of or relating to the Review shall not exceed the fees paid to Affiant for the Review, except for liability arising from willful misconduct or gross negligence as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.

8. Notices

Any notice required or permitted under this Affidavit shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below by hand, certified mail, or overnight courier. Notice is effective upon receipt.

9. Governing Law

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

10. Entire Agreement; Severability

This Affidavit constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements. If any provision of this Affidavit is held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

11. Amendments; Waiver; Counterparts

This Affidavit may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both Parties. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing signed by the Party granting the waiver. This Affidavit may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

12. Fees and Reimbursement

Client shall pay Affiant the fees and expenses for the Review as agreed in writing. Unless otherwise agreed, Client will reimburse Affiant for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the Review.

13. Acknowledgment

The Parties acknowledge that they have read and understood the terms of this Affidavit, that they have the authority to enter into this Affidavit, and that the representations and certifications herein are true and correct.

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