Prior to the issuance of the certification of completion, the contractor must execute a written undertaking to finish any work during the period of Making Good of Known Defects or Faults (period not more than how many days)?

• A. 60 days
• B. 30 days
• C. 90 days
• D. 120 days

Answer: (A)

When a project moves toward completion, there’s a defects liability phase called the period for Making Good of Known Defects or Faults. During this time, any defects that were identified must be repaired by the contractor at no extra cost to the owner. Before the certificate of completion can be issued, the contractor is required to give a written undertaking guaranteeing that all known defects will be finished within a defined time frame.

The reason this needs a finite deadline, and why sixty days is chosen, is to create a firm, reasonable boundary for completing these repairs. sixty days gives enough time to plan, access the sites, coordinate trades, and fix a typical set of known defects, while still allowing the project to move toward final handover without dragging out the closeout process. A shorter window, like thirty days, can be too tight for more complex defects or scheduling constraints. Longer windows, such as ninety or one hundred twenty days, would unnecessarily delay completion and keep the owner in a state of limbo regarding final acceptance.

So, the period is capped at sixty days to balance practicality for the contractor with timely protection for the owner, ensuring that the known defects are addressed promptly before the certification of completion is issued.