Traditional contract: occupation and defects liability period - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:51, 20 October 2020

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	The occupation and defects liability period takes place after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation. During this stage, any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectify defects.		The occupation and defects liability period takes place after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation. During this stage, any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectify defects.

−	= ~~'''~~Rectifying defects.~~'''~~ =	+	= Rectifying defects. =

−	The contract administrator arranges a start-up meeting to plan the work stage.~~<br/>~~	+	The contract administrator arranges a start-up meeting to plan the work stage.

	If the contract allows, the contract administrator may review all relevant events that might be considered to have affected the completion date and may adjust the completion date accordingly.		If the contract allows, the contract administrator may review all relevant events that might be considered to have affected the completion date and may adjust the completion date accordingly.
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	The contractor completes the building owner's manual, rectifies items listed on the schedules of defects and informs the contract administrator. The contract administrator arranges final inspections of the works and if satisfied issues the certificate of making good defects.		The contractor completes the building owner's manual, rectifies items listed on the schedules of defects and informs the contract administrator. The contract administrator arranges final inspections of the works and if satisfied issues the certificate of making good defects.

−	If a site waste management plan has been prepared, the contractor may reconcile the planned handling of waste (as described in the site waste management plan) against what actually happened and provide an explanation of any differences.	+	If a site waste management plan has been prepared, the contractor may reconcile the planned handling of waste (as described in the site waste management plan) against what actually happened and provide an explanation of any differences.

	The contract administrator co-ordinates preparation of a final report and issues this to the client.		The contract administrator co-ordinates preparation of a final report and issues this to the client.
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	Issuing the final certificate will normally signify the end of the consultant teams appointments. If post-occupancy evaluation services are required, these may involve a new appointment.		Issuing the final certificate will normally signify the end of the consultant teams appointments. If post-occupancy evaluation services are required, these may involve a new appointment.

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−		+	⇒ [[Traditional_contract:_outline_work_plan\|outline plan]] \| [[Traditional_contract:_construction\|previous stage]] \| [[Traditional_contract:_post_occupancy_evaluation\|next stage]]
−	⇒ [[~~Traditional%20contract%3A%20outline%20work%20plan~~\|outline plan]] \| [[~~Traditional%20contract%3A%20construction~~\|previous stage]] \| [[~~Traditional%20contract%3A%20post%20occupancy%20evaluation~~\|next stage]]	+

−	[[Category:Traditional_contract]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Template]] [[Category:Traditional_contract]]

Designing Buildings: Removed protection from "Traditional contract: occupation and defects liability period"

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Removed protection from "Traditional contract: occupation and defects liability period"

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−	The occupation and defects liability period takes place after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation. During this stage, any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectify defects.	+	The occupation and defects liability period takes place after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation. During this stage, any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectify defects.

	= '''Rectifying defects.''' =		= '''Rectifying defects.''' =

−	The contract administrator arranges a start-up meeting to plan the work stage. <br/>	+	The contract administrator arranges a start-up meeting to plan the work stage.<br/>

	If the contract allows, the contract administrator may review all relevant events that might be considered to have affected the completion date and may adjust the completion date accordingly.		If the contract allows, the contract administrator may review all relevant events that might be considered to have affected the completion date and may adjust the completion date accordingly.
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	The contractor completes the building owner's manual, rectifies items listed on the schedules of defects and informs the contract administrator. The contract administrator arranges final inspections of the works and if satisfied issues the certificate of making good defects.		The contractor completes the building owner's manual, rectifies items listed on the schedules of defects and informs the contract administrator. The contract administrator arranges final inspections of the works and if satisfied issues the certificate of making good defects.

−	If a site waste management plan has been prepared, the contractor may reconcile the planned handling of waste (as described in the site waste management plan) against what actually happened and provide an explanation of any differences.	+	If a site waste management plan has been prepared, the contractor may reconcile the planned handling of waste (as described in the site waste management plan) against what actually happened and provide an explanation of any differences.
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	The contract administrator co-ordinates preparation of a final report and issues this to the client.		The contract administrator co-ordinates preparation of a final report and issues this to the client.

Designing Buildings at 12:38, 25 June 2015

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−	[[File:Project plan traditional contract.jpg\|800x106px\|alt=Project plan traditional contract.jpg\|link=Traditional contract: outline work plan]]The occupation and defects liability period follows practical completion. It is the stage after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation when any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectify defects. This may involve out of office hours working.	+	[[File:Project plan traditional contract.jpg\|800x106px\|alt=Project plan traditional contract.jpg\|link=Traditional contract: outline work plan]]

−	-~~---~~	+	The occupation and defects liability period takes place after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation. During this stage, any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectify defects.

−	⇒ [[Traditional%20contract%3A%20outline%20work%20plan\|outline plan]] \| [[Traditional%20contract%3A%20construction\|previous stage]] \| [[Traditional%20contract%3A%20post%20occupancy%20evaluation\|next stage]]	+	= '''Rectifying defects.''' =

−	-~~---~~	+	The contract administrator arranges a start-up meeting to plan the work stage. <br/>

−	~~'''A. Starting~~ the ~~work stage.'''~~	+	If the contract allows, the contract administrator may review all relevant events that might be considered to have affected the completion date and may adjust the completion date accordingly.
−	~~#The~~ contract administrator ~~arranges a start-up meeting~~ to ~~plan~~ the ~~work stage~~.	+

−	~~----~~	+	The client reports any defects in the works to the contract administrator. On large projects the contractor may set up a hot desk for responding to any complaints or to provide assistance required by the incoming occupants. The contract administrator, takes advice from the consultant team and instructs the contractor to rectify the defects. The contractor and client agree a programme for rectifying defects in a way that minimises disruption to the client.

−	~~'''B. Rectifying defects.'''~~	+	If rectification works are significant, it may be necessary for the client to re-appoint the principal designer (whose appointment may have terminated on certification of practical completion) and it may be necessary to amend the health and safety file.
−	~~#If the contract allows, the contract administrator may review all relevant events that might be considered to have affected the completion date and may adjust the completion date accordingly.~~	+
−	#The client reports any defects in the works to the contract administrator. On large projects the contractor may set up a hot desk for responding to any complaints or to provide assistance required by the incoming occupants.	+
−	~~#The contract administrator, takes advice from the consultant team and instructs the contractor to rectify the defects.~~	+
−	~~#The contractor and client agree a programme for rectifying defects in a way that minimises disruption to the client.~~	+
−	~~#The contractor rectifies defects as instructed.~~	+
−	#If rectification works are significant, it may be necessary for the client to re-appoint the principal designer (whose appointment may have terminated on certification of practical completion) and it may be necessary to amend the health and safety file.	+
−	~~#If any amounts are due to the contractor, the cost consultant prepares valuation statements for interim certificates.~~	+
−	#The contract administrator checks the preparation of the valuation statements and issues interim certificates (payment notices). The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay a different amount from that shown on an interim certificate, then they must issue a pay less notice giving the basis for the calculation of the amount they intend to pay.	+
−	~~#The client makes payments to the contractor by the final date for payment.~~	+
−	~~#At the end of the defects liability period, the contract administrator arranges inspections of the works and prepares a schedule of defects which is issued to the contractor.~~	+
−	~~#The contract administrator agrees the programme for rectification of items on the schedule of defects with the client and contractor, which should in any event be rectified within a reasonable time.~~	+
−	~~#The contractor completes the building owner's manual, rectifies items listed on the schedules of defects and informs the contract administrator.~~	+
−	~~#The contract administrator arranges final inspections of the works and if satisfied issues the certificate of making good defects.~~	+
−	#If a Site Waste Management Plan has been prepared, the contractor may reconcile the planned handling of waste (as described in the site waste management plan) against what actually happened and provide an explanation of any differences.	+

−	~~----~~	+	If any amounts are due to the contractor, the cost consultant prepares valuation statements for interim certificates. The contract administrator checks the preparation of the valuation statements and issues interim certificates (payment notices). The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay a different amount from that shown on an interim certificate, then they must issue a pay less notice giving the basis for the calculation of the amount they intend to pay. The client makes payments to the contractor by the final date for payment.

−	~~'''C. Issuing~~ the ~~final certificate.'''~~	+	At the end of the defects liability period, the contract administrator arranges inspections of the works and prepares a schedule of defects which is issued to the contractor. The contract administrator agrees the programme for rectification of items on the schedule of defects with the client and contractor, which should in any event be rectified within a reasonable time.
−	~~#The~~ contract administrator ~~co-ordinates preparation~~ of ~~a final report~~ and ~~issues this~~ to ~~the client.~~	+
−	~~#The cost consultant prepares the final account in consultation with~~ the contractor ~~and issues it to the contract administrator~~.	+
−	#The contract administrator ~~checks~~ the ~~preparation~~ of the ~~final account and issues the final certificate (payment notice) this will include the release~~ of ~~any remaining retention. If~~ the client ~~intends to pay a different amount from that shown on the certificate~~, ~~then they must issue~~ a ~~pay less notice giving the basis for the calculation of the amount they intend to pay.~~	+
−	~~#The client makes payment to the contractor by the final date for payment~~.	+

−	~~NB issuing~~ the final certificate will normally signify the end of the consultant teams appointments. If post-occupancy evaluation services are required, these may involve a new appointment.	+	The contractor completes the building owner's manual, rectifies items listed on the schedules of defects and informs the contract administrator. The contract administrator arranges final inspections of the works and if satisfied issues the certificate of making good defects.
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		+	If a site waste management plan has been prepared, the contractor may reconcile the planned handling of waste (as described in the site waste management plan) against what actually happened and provide an explanation of any differences.
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		+	The contract administrator co-ordinates preparation of a final report and issues this to the client.
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		+	The cost consultant prepares the final account in consultation with the contractor and issues it to the contract administrator. The contract administrator checks the preparation of the final account and issues the final certificate (payment notice) this will include the release of any remaining retention. If the client intends to pay a different amount from that shown on the certificate, then they must issue a pay less notice giving the basis for the calculation of the amount they intend to pay. The client makes payment to the contractor by the final date for payment.
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		+	Issuing the final certificate will normally signify the end of the consultant teams appointments. If post-occupancy evaluation services are required, these may involve a new appointment.

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Designing Buildings at 11:40, 9 April 2015

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	#The contractor and client agree a programme for rectifying defects in a way that minimises disruption to the client.		#The contractor and client agree a programme for rectifying defects in a way that minimises disruption to the client.
	#The contractor rectifies defects as instructed.		#The contractor rectifies defects as instructed.
−	#If rectification works are significant, it may be necessary for the client to re-appoint the ~~CDM co-ordinator~~ (whose appointment may have terminated on certification of practical completion) and it may be necessary to amend the health and safety file.	+	#If rectification works are significant, it may be necessary for the client to re-appoint the principal designer (whose appointment may have terminated on certification of practical completion) and it may be necessary to amend the health and safety file.
	#If any amounts are due to the contractor, the cost consultant prepares valuation statements for interim certificates.		#If any amounts are due to the contractor, the cost consultant prepares valuation statements for interim certificates.
	#The contract administrator checks the preparation of the valuation statements and issues interim certificates (payment notices). The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay a different amount from that shown on an interim certificate, then they must issue a pay less notice giving the basis for the calculation of the amount they intend to pay.		#The contract administrator checks the preparation of the valuation statements and issues interim certificates (payment notices). The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay a different amount from that shown on an interim certificate, then they must issue a pay less notice giving the basis for the calculation of the amount they intend to pay.

Designing Buildings at 18:10, 3 March 2014

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−	[[File:Project plan traditional contract.jpg\|800x106px\|alt=Project plan traditional contract.jpg\|link=~~Traditional_contract~~:~~_outline_work_plan~~]]The occupation and defects liability period follows practical completion. It is the stage after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation when any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectify defects. This may involve out of office hours working.	+	[[File:Project plan traditional contract.jpg\|800x106px\|alt=Project plan traditional contract.jpg\|link=Traditional contract: outline work plan]]The occupation and defects liability period follows practical completion. It is the stage after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation when any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectify defects. This may involve out of office hours working.

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	#The contractor completes the building owner's manual, rectifies items listed on the schedules of defects and informs the contract administrator.		#The contractor completes the building owner's manual, rectifies items listed on the schedules of defects and informs the contract administrator.
	#The contract administrator arranges final inspections of the works and if satisfied issues the certificate of making good defects.		#The contract administrator arranges final inspections of the works and if satisfied issues the certificate of making good defects.
−		+	#If a Site Waste Management Plan has been prepared, the contractor may reconcile the planned handling of waste (as described in the site waste management plan) against what actually happened and provide an explanation of any differences.
−	~~NB In accordance with the~~ Site Waste Management ~~Plans Regulations, within three months of the completion of the project~~, the ~~principal~~ contractor ~~must~~ reconcile the planned handling of waste (as described in the site waste management plan) against what actually happened and provide an explanation of any differences.	+

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Designing Buildings at 14:16, 27 February 2014

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−	[[File:Project plan traditional contract.jpg\|800x106px]]The occupation and defects liability period follows practical completion. It is the stage after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation when any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectify defects. This may involve out of office hours working.	+	[[File:Project plan traditional contract.jpg\|800x106px\|alt=Project plan traditional contract.jpg\|link=Traditional_contract:_outline_work_plan]]The occupation and defects liability period follows practical completion. It is the stage after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation when any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectify defects. This may involve out of office hours working.

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Designing Buildings at 17:15, 26 June 2013

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−	The occupation and defects liability period follows practical completion. It is the stage after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation when any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectify defects. This may involve out of office hours working.	+	[[File:Project plan traditional contract.jpg\|800x106px]]The occupation and defects liability period follows practical completion. It is the stage after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation when any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectify defects. This may involve out of office hours working.

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−	⇒ [[~~Traditional_contract:_outline_work_plan~~\|outline plan]] \| [[~~Traditional_contract:_construction~~\|previous stage]] \| [[~~Traditional_contract:_post_occupancy_evaluation~~\|next stage]]	+	⇒ [[Traditional%20contract%3A%20outline%20work%20plan\|outline plan]] \| [[Traditional%20contract%3A%20construction\|previous stage]] \| [[Traditional%20contract%3A%20post%20occupancy%20evaluation\|next stage]]

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−	⇒ [[~~Traditional_contract:_outline_work_plan~~\|outline plan]] \| [[~~Traditional_contract:_construction~~\|previous stage]] \| [[~~Traditional_contract:_post_occupancy_evaluation~~\|next stage]]	+	⇒ [[Traditional%20contract%3A%20outline%20work%20plan\|outline plan]] \| [[Traditional%20contract%3A%20construction\|previous stage]] \| [[Traditional%20contract%3A%20post%20occupancy%20evaluation\|next stage]]

	[[Category:Traditional_contract]]		[[Category:Traditional_contract]]

Designing Buildings at 16:24, 26 June 2013

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−	The occupation and defects liability period (equivalent to RIBA stage L1: rectification period) follows practical completion. It is the stage after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation when any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectifying defects. This may involve out of office hours working.

−	The ~~detailed tasks that need to be carried out to complete this stage are presented below~~. ~~They are based on~~ the ~~route~~ taken ~~on a~~ fully-~~designed~~, ~~traditional building contract~~. ~~Work plans for other procurement routes can be found on the Designing Buildings Wiki home page~~.	+	The occupation and defects liability period follows practical completion. It is the stage after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation when any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectify defects. This may involve out of office hours working.

−	~~NB This article is locked to preserve the logic and continuity of the full work~~ plan~~. If you would like to propose changes or additions, click on the 'submit comment' button at the bottom of the page.~~	+	----
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		+	⇒ [[Traditional_contract:_outline_work_plan\|outline plan]] \| [[Traditional_contract:_construction\|previous stage]] \| [[Traditional_contract:_post_occupancy_evaluation\|next stage]]

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	'''A. Starting the work stage.'''		'''A. Starting the work stage.'''
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	#The contract administrator arranges a start-up meeting to plan the work stage.		#The contract administrator arranges a start-up meeting to plan the work stage.

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	'''B. Rectifying defects.'''		'''B. Rectifying defects.'''
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	#If the contract allows, the contract administrator may review all relevant events that might be considered to have affected the completion date and may adjust the completion date accordingly.		#If the contract allows, the contract administrator may review all relevant events that might be considered to have affected the completion date and may adjust the completion date accordingly.
	#The client reports any defects in the works to the contract administrator. On large projects the contractor may set up a hot desk for responding to any complaints or to provide assistance required by the incoming occupants.		#The client reports any defects in the works to the contract administrator. On large projects the contractor may set up a hot desk for responding to any complaints or to provide assistance required by the incoming occupants.
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	'''C. Issuing the final certificate.'''		'''C. Issuing the final certificate.'''
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	#The contract administrator co-ordinates preparation of a final report and issues this to the client.		#The contract administrator co-ordinates preparation of a final report and issues this to the client.
	#The cost consultant prepares the final account in consultation with the contractor and issues it to the contract administrator.		#The cost consultant prepares the final account in consultation with the contractor and issues it to the contract administrator.
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−	*Return to: traditional contract: outline ~~work~~ plan.	+	⇒ [[Traditional_contract:_outline_work_plan\|outline plan]] \| [[Traditional_contract:_construction\|previous stage]] \| [[Traditional_contract:_post_occupancy_evaluation\|next stage]]
−	*Next stage: ~~traditional contract: post occupancy evaluation.~~	+
−	*Previous stage~~: traditional contract: construction.~~	+

	[[Category:Traditional_contract]]		[[Category:Traditional_contract]]

Designing Buildings at 11:38, 10 February 2012

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−	The occupation and defects liability period (equivalent to RIBA stage L1: rectification period) follows practical completion. It is the stage after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation when any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectifying defects. This may involve out of office hours working.	+	The occupation and defects liability period (equivalent to RIBA stage L1: rectification period) follows practical completion. It is the stage after the client has taken possession of the development for occupation when any defects are rectified and the final certificate is issued signifying that the construction works have been fully completed. As the development is now occupied, and the contractor no longer has possession of the site, close co-operation is required between the contractor and the client so as so not to disturb occupants, whose activities will take priority over work required to rectifying defects. This may involve out of office hours working.

	The detailed tasks that need to be carried out to complete this stage are presented below. They are based on the route taken on a fully-designed, traditional building contract. Work plans for other procurement routes can be found on the Designing Buildings Wiki home page.		The detailed tasks that need to be carried out to complete this stage are presented below. They are based on the route taken on a fully-designed, traditional building contract. Work plans for other procurement routes can be found on the Designing Buildings Wiki home page.
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	#The contractor and client agree a programme for rectifying defects in a way that minimises disruption to the client.		#The contractor and client agree a programme for rectifying defects in a way that minimises disruption to the client.
	#The contractor rectifies defects as instructed.		#The contractor rectifies defects as instructed.
		+	#If rectification works are significant, it may be necessary for the client to re-appoint the CDM co-ordinator (whose appointment may have terminated on certification of practical completion) and it may be necessary to amend the health and safety file.
	#If any amounts are due to the contractor, the cost consultant prepares valuation statements for interim certificates.		#If any amounts are due to the contractor, the cost consultant prepares valuation statements for interim certificates.
	#The contract administrator checks the preparation of the valuation statements and issues interim certificates (payment notices). The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay a different amount from that shown on an interim certificate, then they must issue a pay less notice giving the basis for the calculation of the amount they intend to pay.		#The contract administrator checks the preparation of the valuation statements and issues interim certificates (payment notices). The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay a different amount from that shown on an interim certificate, then they must issue a pay less notice giving the basis for the calculation of the amount they intend to pay.
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	#At the end of the defects liability period, the contract administrator arranges inspections of the works and prepares a schedule of defects which is issued to the contractor.		#At the end of the defects liability period, the contract administrator arranges inspections of the works and prepares a schedule of defects which is issued to the contractor.
	#The contract administrator agrees the programme for rectification of items on the schedule of defects with the client and contractor, which should in any event be rectified within a reasonable time.		#The contract administrator agrees the programme for rectification of items on the schedule of defects with the client and contractor, which should in any event be rectified within a reasonable time.
−	#If rectification works are significant, it may be necessary for the client to re-appoint the CDM co-ordinator (whose appointment may have terminated on certification of practical completion) and it may be necessary to amend the health and safety file.
	#The contractor completes the building owner's manual, rectifies items listed on the schedules of defects and informs the contract administrator.		#The contractor completes the building owner's manual, rectifies items listed on the schedules of defects and informs the contract administrator.
	#The contract administrator arranges final inspections of the works and if satisfied issues the certificate of making good defects.		#The contract administrator arranges final inspections of the works and if satisfied issues the certificate of making good defects.