Wind Mitigation Plan

WIND MITIGATION PLAN

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client Name: , is the owner or authorized agent of the real property located at Property Address: ; and

WHEREAS, Consultant Name: , a qualified wind mitigation consultant or contractor, has agreed to perform an assessment and prepare this Wind Mitigation Plan in accordance with the terms set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to document recommended structural and non-structural measures to reduce wind-related damage and to set forth the responsibilities, schedules and compensation for implementation of those measures.

Parties and Contact Information

Scope of Work

Consultant shall perform a comprehensive wind mitigation assessment of the Property, prepare this Wind Mitigation Plan, and provide labor, materials and supervision necessary to implement the mitigation measures expressly agreed in writing by the parties.

Assessment Details

Assessment Date:    Inspector Name:    License/Cert. No.:

Recommended Mitigation Measures

The following measures are recommended. Check implemented measures and provide estimated cost and priority.

Roof Covering Upgrade    Estimated Cost:    Priority:

Secondary Water Barrier    Estimated Cost:    Priority:

Roof-to-Wall Connections (Hurricane Clips/Straps)    Estimated Cost:    Priority:

Opening Protection (Impact-Resistant Shutters/Windows/Doors)    Estimated Cost:    Priority:

Gable End Bracing / Reinforcement    Estimated Cost:    Priority:

Cost Estimates & Payment Terms

Total Estimated Cost:    Deposit Required:

Late Payment Fee:

Payments shall be due in accordance with the Payment Schedule. Consultant may suspend performance for nonpayment after providing written notice and the opportunity to cure in accordance with the Termination provisions below. All invoices not paid when due shall accrue the Late Payment Fee specified above, and Client shall be responsible for reasonable collection costs, including attorney fees, if applicable.

Term and Termination

Commencement Date:    Anticipated Completion Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within Notice Period: days after receipt of written notice. Consultant may also terminate for nonpayment in accordance with the Payment Terms. Termination does not relieve Client of obligations to pay for services rendered through the effective date of termination and any non-cancellable commitments.

Permits, Inspections and Regulatory Compliance

Consultant shall identify required building permits and inspections required to implement recommended measures. Client is responsible for obtaining any permits unless the parties agree in writing that Consultant will procure permits on Client's behalf. All work shall be performed in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Maintenance and Monitoring

Recommended maintenance actions, inspection frequency, and responsible party for ongoing mitigation performance.

Confidentiality

Each party agrees that all non-public information obtained from the other in connection with this Agreement that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure shall be maintained in confidence and used only for the performance of this Agreement. Confidential information shall not include information that is publicly available through no fault of the receiving party, independently developed by the receiving party without use of Confidential Information, or rightfully received from a third party without restriction. The obligations of confidentiality shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years.

Limitation of Liability

Consultant shall perform services with reasonable care and in accordance with industry standards. Except to the extent prohibited by law, neither party shall be liable to the other for incidental, consequential, punitive or special damages. Consultant's aggregate liability for claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees actually paid to Consultant under this Agreement.

Governing Law

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.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including the Scope of Work, Payment Terms and any attachments or change orders executed in writing by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Certification and Acknowledgements

Consultant certifies that, to the best of its knowledge, the recommendations in this Wind Mitigation Plan are designed to reduce wind-related damage consistent with prevailing building standards and the Consultant's professional judgment. Client acknowledges that mitigation measures reduce but do not eliminate wind-related risk, and that compliance with recommendations may be subject to permitting, inspections, and materials suitability.

Compliance Certification Required: I acknowledge that completion of certain measures will require post-construction inspection and certification.

Acknowledgement of Risk

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