# What is the intention of the rectification period?

**URL:** <https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-is-the-intention-of-the-rectification-period/1593>\
**Category:** Contractor Claims\
**Created:** [18 January 2013 11:24 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-is-the-intention-of-the-rectification-period/1593 "2013-01-18T11:24:06Z")\
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**Post date:** [18 January 2013 11:24 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-is-the-intention-of-the-rectification-period/1593/1 "2013-01-18T11:24:06Z")

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**Post date:** [18 January 2013 11:24 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-is-the-intention-of-the-rectification-period/1593/2 "2013-01-18T11:24:31Z")

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The purpose of such provisions is to set out the period for which the contractor is responsible for the defects and the type of defects for which they are responsible for. The expiry of the defects liability period provides clarity to both the employer and contractor as to the extent of that liability.