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).