GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
Abstract
Public Works Department ~ Defects Liability period for all types of works -
Orders issued
PUBLIC WORKS (H) DEPARTMENT
G.0.(MS) No. 73/2013/PWD. Dated, Thiruvananthapuram.
1/08/2013.
Read:- 1) _G.O.(MS)No.69/13/PWD Dated, 13.08.2013
2) Letter No.CE/Admn/PLA-14705/12 dated 27.08.13 from the
Chief Engineer (Administration), Public Works Department,
‘Thiruvananthapuram.
ORDER
As per Government Order read as 1“ paper above Government have
issued guidelines for ensuring minimum guarantee for construction of
roads. Now Government are pleased to issue following further orders fixing
Defects Liability period for different types of works undertaken by Public
Works Department as follows:
sl. ‘Type of work | | Defects
No. Liability Period
1 Original works-Buildings and 36 months
Bridges
2 New road construction including 36 months
sub base and base and BM &BC '
surfacing
3 New road construction including 24 months
sub base and base and surfacing
with specification other than BM
& BC
4 Surface renewal with BM & BC 24 months
5 Surface renewal with minimum 30 18 months
mm BC/SDBC or specifications of|
similar standards
6 Surface renewal with 20 mm_ 12 months
chipping carpet or specifications
of similar standards
7 Ordinary repairs and maintenance 6 months
of Roads & Buildings
8 Special repairs of roads & 18 months
buildings
9 Road markings using 12 months
thermoplastic paint10
11
Retro reflective sign boards & 36 months
direction boards
‘Temporary works- Defects liability period will be
fixed based on use period and
will be specified in each case by
the Agreement Authority.
2) Orders will be issued separately specifying the guidelines for
Performance Based Maintenance Contract.
3) Suitable modifications in this regard will be made in the PWD
Manual.
By Order of the Governor,
T.O.SOORAJ
Secretary to Government
To
All Chief Engineers (R&B/NH/Admn/KSTP), PWD,
‘Thiruvananthapuram
The Chief Executive Officer, Kerala Road Fund Board, TVPM
The Principal Accountant General (A&E), Kerala, TVPM
The Principal Accountant General (Audit), Thrissur
The Director of Information & Public Relations Dept
Finance Department
ections in Public Works Department
Forwarded/By Order,
Section Officer.
Copy to:
PS to Chief Minister
PS to Minister (Works)
PA to Secretary (PWD)
CA to Joint Secretary (PWD)