# At whose risk is loss of or wear or damage to the parts of the works taken over by the Employer, before issue of the defects certificate, due to a defect which existed at take over?

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At whose risk is loss of or wear or damage to the parts of the works taken over by the Employer, before issue of the defects certificate, due to a defect which existed at take over?

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The event is at the Contractor’s risk (see Clause 80.1).