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DEFECT LIABILITY PERIOD

Deemed to have commenced on the date on which the client (
shall have taken possession and occupied the works

1. Completion of works issuance of CPC
2. Sectional completion of works issuance of CPO

Completion of Works

Issuance of Certificate of Practical Completion (within 7
days)
Completion of outstanding works and remedying defects
Default in remedying defects
Diminutions in value of works
Certificates of completion of making good defects

PARTIAL OCCUPATION

Certificate of Partial Occupation ..(within 7 days)
Start of DLP for parts occupied
Certificates of completion of making good defects (relevant
parts)
Reduction in LAD v Default in remedying defects
Diminution in value of works
Insurance (contractor to notify insurer)
Performance Bond (released after CMGD for whole works)

S.O. : issue instructions requiring any defects, shrinkages or
other faults appearing within DLP due to materials or
workmanship not in accordance with the Contract.

Contractor : obliged and liable to rectify defects that appear
between the period the Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC)
is issued and the expiry of the DLP.

In General : Instruction for rectifying defects, shrinkages or
other faults can no longer be issued after 14 days from expiry of
the DLP. Unless otherwise stated in the Contract

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