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What is the minimum notice period required for the Contractor to inform the Engineer of the date they will be ready to carry out each of the Tests on Completion?
What is the minimum notice period required for the Contractor to inform the Engineer of the date they will be ready to carry out each of the Tests on Completion?
When should the Contractor commence the Tests on Completion?
When should the Contractor commence the Tests on Completion?
What happens if the Engineer does not give any Notice within 14 days after receiving the test programme?
What happens if the Engineer does not give any Notice within 14 days after receiving the test programme?
How many days before the intended commencement of the Tests on Completion should the Contractor submit the detailed test programme to the Engineer?
How many days before the intended commencement of the Tests on Completion should the Contractor submit the detailed test programme to the Engineer?
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What action should the Contractor take if the proposed test programme does not comply with the Contract?
What action should the Contractor take if the proposed test programme does not comply with the Contract?
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When can the Contractor commence the Tests on Completion?
When can the Contractor commence the Tests on Completion?
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What is the Engineer's responsibility if the proposed test programme does not comply with the Contract?
What is the Engineer's responsibility if the proposed test programme does not comply with the Contract?
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When can the Contractor apply for a Taking-Over Certificate?
When can the Contractor apply for a Taking-Over Certificate?
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Under what circumstances shall the remaining Works or Section not be taken over?
Under what circumstances shall the remaining Works or Section not be taken over?
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What happens if the Engineer does not issue the Taking-Over Certificate or reject the Contractor’s application within 28 days?
What happens if the Engineer does not issue the Taking-Over Certificate or reject the Contractor’s application within 28 days?
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Who has the sole discretion to issue a Taking-Over Certificate for any part of the Permanent Works?
Who has the sole discretion to issue a Taking-Over Certificate for any part of the Permanent Works?
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What must happen before the Employer uses any part of the Works?
What must happen before the Employer uses any part of the Works?
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What is the entitlement of the Contractor if incurring costs due to the Employer taking over or using a Part?
What is the entitlement of the Contractor if incurring costs due to the Employer taking over or using a Part?
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What happens to the Delay Damages for completion of the remainder of the Works if the Engineer issues a Taking-Over Certificate for any part of the Works?
What happens to the Delay Damages for completion of the remainder of the Works if the Engineer issues a Taking-Over Certificate for any part of the Works?
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What happens if the Engineer fails to issue Notice within 14 days of reviewing the test report?
What happens if the Engineer fails to issue Notice within 14 days of reviewing the test report?
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How are delayed tests governed?
How are delayed tests governed?
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What happens if the Works fail Tests on Completion?
What happens if the Works fail Tests on Completion?
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How are retesting and failure to pass Tests on Completion handled?
How are retesting and failure to pass Tests on Completion handled?
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What are the Engineer's entitlements upon Taking Over the Works and Sections?
What are the Engineer's entitlements upon Taking Over the Works and Sections?
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What are the conditions for issuance of Taking-Over Certificate outlined in the text?
What are the conditions for issuance of Taking-Over Certificate outlined in the text?
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Who is entitled to additional costs incurred due to testing?
Who is entitled to additional costs incurred due to testing?
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Who is responsible for listing any outstanding work to be completed and defects to be remedied in the Taking-Over Certificate?
Who is responsible for listing any outstanding work to be completed and defects to be remedied in the Taking-Over Certificate?
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Under what circumstances shall the Contractor be entitled to EOT and/or payment of Cost Plus Profit?
Under what circumstances shall the Contractor be entitled to EOT and/or payment of Cost Plus Profit?
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Who is responsible for executing all work required to remedy defects or damage during the Defects Notification Period?
Who is responsible for executing all work required to remedy defects or damage during the Defects Notification Period?
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Under what conditions shall the work executed to remedy defects or damage be at the risk and cost of the Contractor?
Under what conditions shall the work executed to remedy defects or damage be at the risk and cost of the Contractor?
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Who has the authority to issue a Taking-Over Certificate for any Part of the Works?
Who has the authority to issue a Taking-Over Certificate for any Part of the Works?
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What happens if the Works fail to pass the Tests after Completion?
What happens if the Works fail to pass the Tests after Completion?
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What must the Contractor do if a defect appears or damage occurs during the Defects Notification Period?
What must the Contractor do if a defect appears or damage occurs during the Defects Notification Period?
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Under what circumstances is the Contractor entitled to EOT and/or payment of Cost Plus Profit?
Under what circumstances is the Contractor entitled to EOT and/or payment of Cost Plus Profit?
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Who is responsible for jointly inspecting any defect or damage during the Defects Notification Period?
Who is responsible for jointly inspecting any defect or damage during the Defects Notification Period?
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When does the Contractor cease to be liable for the care of a Part?
When does the Contractor cease to be liable for the care of a Part?
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In case of delay or incurring costs due to prevention of carrying out Tests on Completion, what is the Contractor entitled to, according to the text?
In case of delay or incurring costs due to prevention of carrying out Tests on Completion, what is the Contractor entitled to, according to the text?
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When should the Contractor complete any work outstanding on the Date of Completion?
When should the Contractor complete any work outstanding on the Date of Completion?
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Under what conditions is the Contractor responsible for executing work to remedy defects or damage?
Under what conditions is the Contractor responsible for executing work to remedy defects or damage?
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What action should the Contractor take if a defect appears or damage occurs during the Defects Notification Period?
What action should the Contractor take if a defect appears or damage occurs during the Defects Notification Period?
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What is the purpose of the Taking-Over Certificate according to the text?
What is the purpose of the Taking-Over Certificate according to the text?
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When should the Contractor execute all work required to remedy defects or damage?
When should the Contractor execute all work required to remedy defects or damage?
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What happens if the Contractor fails to complete any work outstanding on the Date of Completion within the time(s) stated in the Taking-Over Certificate?
What happens if the Contractor fails to complete any work outstanding on the Date of Completion within the time(s) stated in the Taking-Over Certificate?
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Under what circumstances is the Contractor entitled to Cost Plus Profit, as mentioned in the text?
Under what circumstances is the Contractor entitled to Cost Plus Profit, as mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Construction Contract Tests on Completion and Taking Over
- Contractor submits certified report of test results to Engineer upon completion of Works or Section
- Engineer reviews report and issues Notice if results do not comply with Contract
- Engineer's failure to issue Notice within 14 days is deemed as Notice of No-objection
- Engineer makes allowances for effect of Employer's use of Works on test results
- Delayed Tests governed by specific clauses, responsibilities, and consequences
- Retesting and failure to pass Tests on Completion have defined procedures and consequences
- Repeated tests treated as original Tests on Completion
- Engineer entitled to take various actions if Works fail Tests on Completion
- Contractor's obligations and Employer's entitlements upon Taking Over the Works and Sections
- Conditions and criteria for Engineer's Notice of No-objection outlined
- Employer entitled to additional costs incurred due to testing
- Specific conditions for issuance of Taking-Over Certificate outlined
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Test your knowledge of construction contract terms related to completion tests, engineer's review, retesting procedures, and the process of taking over works and sections. This quiz covers conditions, criteria, and actions outlined in the contract for completion tests and taking-over certificates.
