What is the Latent Defects Liability Period under the JBCC Principal Building Agreement (Edition 6.2, May 2018), and how does it affect the responsibilities of the contractor? Greeting : IT Telkom
The latent defects liability period refers to a particular aspect – “latent defects”. Latent defects under the JBCC PBA (Ed 6.2 – May 2018) are defined as “a defect that an inspection of the works by the principal agent and/or agents would not reasonably have revealed.” In practice, a latent defect, for example, would be a roof leak – a leak will not usually be detected upon inspection of the roof, but will only become evident at the first rainstorm. Now that we know what a latent defect is, we can look at the latent defects liability period. The latent defects liability period for the works commences at the start of the construction period (in other words, on the intended date of possession of the site by the contractor) and ends five years from the certified date of final completion. During this period, the contractor is responsible for making good all latent defects (as defined).
What is the Latent Defects Liability Period under the JBCC Principal Building Agreement (Edition 6.2, May 2018), and how does it affect the responsibilities of the contractor?
Greeting : IT Telkom
The latent defects liability period refers to a particular aspect – “latent defects”. Latent defects under the JBCC PBA (Ed 6.2 – May 2018) are defined as “a defect that an inspection of the works by the principal agent and/or agents would not reasonably have revealed.” In practice, a latent defect, for example, would be a roof leak – a leak will not usually be detected upon inspection of the roof, but will only become evident at the first rainstorm.
Now that we know what a latent defect is, we can look at the latent defects liability period. The latent defects liability period for the works commences at the start of the construction period (in other words, on the intended date of possession of the site by the contractor) and ends five years from the certified date of final completion.
During this period, the contractor is responsible for making good all latent defects (as defined).