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The work
stages of an
architect’s
service
The contractor is liable for the repair of any latent defects for a period of five years after final completion
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- the contractor’s liability, however, does not cover maintenance. Latent defects are those which were
not apparent at the time of completion and which only appear during the defects liability period. The
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architect may be called upon to inspect these defects as they appear, and issue instructions to the
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contractor to rectify them, but this is an additional service for which fees will be charged.
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After final completion new undertakings and related costs and fees may become necessary and be
incurred as the building work and services contracted for have been completed.
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