ap GOVERNMENT OF KERALA Abstract Finance Department - Defect Liability Period applicable to all public works being executed through all Engineering Departments, PSUs and Accredited Agencies in the State - Modified Orders issued FINANCE (INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC WORKS - B) DEPARTMENT G.0.(P) No.161/2019/Fin. Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 25.11.2019 Read :- 1) G.O.(Ms) No.73/2013/PWD dated 31.08.2013 2) G.O.(P) No.311/2014/Fin dated 30.07.2014 e 3) G.0.(P) No.25/2018/Fin dated 21.02.2018 4) Letter No. ULCCS/G-ADMIN/2019-20 dated 16.09.2019 from the Managing Director, The Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Ld. As per the Government Order read as 1* paper above, guidelines were issued for ensuring minimum guarantee as Defect Liability Period for different types of works undertaken by the Pubic Works Department pettaining mainly to Civil Works such as building, bridges and road works only. As per the Government Orders read as 2" and 3 papers above, Defect Liability Period for Civil Works is 60 months. With regard to Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic works, it is observed that there are no uniform guidelines and the respective Wings adopt Defect Liability Period stipulated for Civil Works for their works also.2) Government have examined the matter in detail and are pleased to modify the Defect Liability Period to ensure the minimum guarantee of general public works under Civil, Electrical, Mechanical & Electronic Engineering Wings as shown in the table below. This modified Defect Liability Period shall be applicable to all public works being executed through all Engineering Departments, PSUs and Accredited Agencies in the State. Type of Work ‘1 [Original Works - Buildings, Bridges, Fly Overs,| Irrigation & Power Structures, Harbour Engineering Structures etc excluding Electrical, [Electronics and Mechanical Associated works | 2 |New road construction including sub base and) - 36 months | |base and BM&BC surfacing | | 3 New road construction including sub base and 24 months | | |base and surfacing with specification other than! | * |BM&BC | 4 |Surface renewal with BM&BC 24months | 5 Surface renewal with 30mm thick BC / SDBC o1 18 months | ____[specifications of similar standards | _| 6 Surface renewal with 20mm chippng carpet or| 12 months | specifications of similar standards | | 7 Ordinary repairs to roads, buildings and other 6 months | | | structures | i aes — — Special repairs to Roads, Buildings and other 18 months structures I 9 Road markings using thermoplastic paint | 12 months 10 _ [Retro reflective sign boards & direction boards | ___36months | tro refles an Doards & direction boards | __S®months __| 11 | Temporary works Will be fixed based on] use period and will be specified in each case | | by the Agreement | Authority | __12_ | Interior Works 18 monthsa Mechanical Hecrcal& Electronics Works:- | 1 [Mechanical Works related to Building Works 36 months “/Mechanical Works “elated to Irrigation) 36 months | Structures: | 3. [Electrical works rel ing works | __. 36months “4 Electrical Works related to Lrrigation Structures | __36 months 5 Fire Protection System Works 36 months | 6 _ELV (Extra Low Voltage) works 36 months 3) In addition, Manufacturer's Test Certificate / Guarantee Certificate / Extended Guarantee Certificate should be insisted for the supply and installation of equipment in connection with execution of all public works. - TO By Order of the Governor, MANOJ JOSHI IAS Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) The Principal Accountant General (A&E) Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram The Principal Accountant General (G&SSA) Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram The Accountant General (E&RSA) Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram The Principal Accountant General (Audit) Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram All Heads of Departments and Offices The Secretary to Governor All Departments of Secretariat All Private Secretaries to Ministers Private Secretary to Chief Minister Private Secretary to the Leader of Opposition All Secretaries to Government The Registrar, High Court of Kerala ‘The Secretary, Kerala Human Rights Commission, Thiruvananthapuram The Election Commissioner, State Election Commission, Thiruvananthapuram The Registrar, University of Kerala/Cochin/Kozhikode/Kottayam The Nodal Officer, www. finance, [Link] Stock file/Office Copy (E-1314725) Forwarded/By Order al Section Officer