Warranties F-5 May 1987

F-5, May, 1987
Warranties*

1. It is recognized that varying and indefinite requirements pertaining to warranties have existed for many years in the construction industry. The purpose of the warranty is to protect the Owner against defective material and/or workmanship incorporated into a project.

2. Standard warranties supplied by responsible Contractors are for a period of one (l) year, and commence on the date of Substantial Completion as determined by the Architect, unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Substantial Completion. This date also commences the Owner's maintenance program.

3. Standard warranties by the supplier and/or manufacturer for equipment and material used in the project are for various lengths of time, depending upon the quality and manufacturer. Where there is a choice, the selection should be made a part of the specifications. Where none are listed, the longest time shall be used as if written and specified. Where possible, supplier contracts should be negotiated to effect the start of warranty coincident with the Contractor's warranty. Manufacturer warranties for required items shall be delivered to the Owner at the commencement of the warranty period.

4. In the event that the Owner or Owner's agent utilizes a system prior to completion, then it is recommended that a Certificate of Substantial Completion be issued on that portion of the work so that all relevant warranties become effective.

5. The extent of a warranty shall be the requirement to repair or replace, without costs to the Owner, all equipment or workmanship which shall be found to be defective during the warranty period, exclusive of repairs due to improper maintenance or operation, or to normal wear and usage, and to pay for all damage to the building exclusive of building contents, resulting from defects. Any defective workmanship shall be promptly corrected by the Contractor, upon receipt of a written notice from the Owner to do so, unless the Owner has previously given the Contractor a written acceptance of such condition.

6. The warranty requirements shall be objective and determinable.

* The term "warranty" replaces the term "guarantee" throughout A-201. There is currently no legal or common usage determination between the terms, and "warranty", with the added impetus of recent Federal legislation, is becoming the universally used term.

Revised May 1987
Dated December 1976