Step 1: Joint Inspection

Before the end of the Defect Liability Period (DLP) the Project Manager shall invite the competent authority of the Division and the Region to the bridge site and shall inspect the works and identify any defects to be corrected and / or any outstanding works to be completed. During the site inspection, a list of defects and a schedule of completion shall be prepared. The Project Manager shall instruct the Contractor to complete the listed works in scheduled time. The DLP will have to be extended until the defects are corrected. If any tests are necessary, the Contractor shall be instructed to carry these out, refer ▬►SBD (for medium contract for construction of bridge)Section IV,GCC: Clause 32: Identifying Defects, Clause 33: Tests, and Clause 34: Correction of the Defects