# On what basis is a Defect judged?

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**Category:** Testing and Defects\
**Created:** [14 October 2012 19:31 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/on-what-basis-is-a-defect-judged/571 "2012-10-14T19:31:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [14 October 2012 19:31 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/on-what-basis-is-a-defect-judged/571/1 "2012-10-14T19:31:33Z")

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On what basis is a Defect judged?

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**Post date:** [14 October 2012 19:31 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/on-what-basis-is-a-defect-judged/571/2 "2012-10-14T19:31:45Z")

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Part one of the Contract Data in the Works Information details the standards of quality which the Contractor is to achieve. A Defect is judged on the extent to which the works differ from this standard (see Clause 11.2(5)).