FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities

Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Nov 1991 version

Facts

Citation
FAR 52.236-7
Type
Clause
Current version
November 1991
Prescribed in
FAR 36.507
Proposed changes
1
Text as of
FAC 2026-01
Official text
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Text

As prescribed in 36.507 , insert the following clause:

Permits and Responsibilities (Nov 1991)

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor’s fault or negligence. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

(End of clause)

Proposed changes

Proposed rule Published Comments
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 14, 28, 36, and 52 91 FR 59534 · FAR Case 2026-010, Docket No. FAR-2026-0010, Sequence No. 1 Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found

Quick answers

What is FAR 52.236-7?

FAR 52.236-7 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Permits and Responsibilities".

What is the current version of FAR 52.236-7?

The current version is dated November 1991.

Where is FAR 52.236-7 prescribed?

It is prescribed in FAR 36.507, Permits and responsibilities.

Are changes to FAR 52.236-7 proposed?

One proposed change has no final rule yet.

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