17.2 CONTRACTOR ’ S CARE OF THE WORKS

4.17.2 Contractor ’ s care of the works: Clause 17.2

The Contractor must take full responsibility for the care of the works and

goods from the contract commencement date until the Taking Over Certificate

is issued (or deemed to be issued). If any loss or damage occurs to the works

during this period, other than from one of the causes listed as an Employer ’ s

Risk in clause 17.3 (see below), the Contractor must rectify the loss or damage

at his own risk and cost.

The Contractor will also be liable for any loss or damage caused by his

actions after the issue of the Taking Over Certificate or where the cause of the

loss or damage was some earlier event for which he is responsible.