Construction Management Department (CMD)

POLICY 5

Effective Date: 01/01/1999

Last Modified Date: 07/08/2004

Warranty Period

As a condition of the construction contract, buildings and equipment will normally have a twelve month warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty period begins on the date of acceptance of the facility. Such a warranty does not cover routine maintenance like clearing drains, replacing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, adjusting door closers, cleaning, and replacing items due to normal or abnormal use.

Faulty Material or Workmanship

Any facility or equipment not functioning properly should be reported by the using department to the Facilities Services Divison. If investigation by Facilities Services personnel reveals evidence of faulty material or workmanship, the findings will be reported to the Construction Management Department; this office will then make contact with the responsible contractor.

Circumstances Not Covered by Warranty

The warranty does not cover such circumstances as the following:

• Revisions or alterations to the design of the facility
• Moving fixed equipment to a location not specified in the design drawings

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