11.3 EXTENDING THE DNP

4.11.3 Extending the DNP : Clause 11.3

By clause 11.3 the Employer can seek to extend the Defects Notification Period

if and to the extent that the works (or section), or a major item of plant, after

taking over cannot be used for the purposes for which they were intended by

reason of a defect or damage. However, unless this is varied by the Particular

Conditions, the DNP cannot be extended by more than two years.

The expiry of the DNP triggers the Contractor ’ s entitlement to the balance

of the retention monies, subject to a deduction in proportion to any outstand-

ing rectification work (clause 14.9).