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Clause 9 – Tests on Completion

 27/01/2018

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Edward Corbett, Consultant

INSIGHTS

Clause 9 – Tests on Completion

 January 27, 2018

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Edward Corbett, Consultant

The Contractor must now prepare a detailed test programme with timing and resources.

The Engineer reviews it and the result is a NONO, deemed or actual, which permits the tests to begin. This should help to remove some of the uncertainties that often can surround tests on completion.

Clause 9.2 deals with delayed tests, whether the delays are caused by the Employer or Contractor. If the tests are “unduly delayed” by the Employer or Engineer or by a cause for which the Employer is responsible, it says clause 10.3 “shall apply”.

Clause 9 – Tests on Completion by Edward Corbett.

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