ABSTRACT
When the architect is of the opinion that practical completion has been achieved and the contractor has provided all the information necessary for the health and safety le, he must issue a certificate to that effect, stating the date of practical completion. The contractor's liability for insurance ends. The contractor's liability for frost damage ends. The employer's right to deduct full retention ends and half the retention already held is due for release. Joint Contract Tribunal 98 requires the architect to specify the defects in a schedule which must be delivered within 14 days after the end of the defects liability period. The employer has the right to charge the contractor the full cost of putting right defects which appear after the end of the defects liability period. The contractor has seven days from receipt to end the default, failing which the employer may determine by giving a further notice.
