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TIME DETAILS TO REMEMBER
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1 DAY
o Verifications and certifications of lines and levels from a
licensed surveyor shall certified to the architect within 24
hours from discovery (UAP DOC 301)
5 DAYS
o Within 5 days, building owner must have written explanation
after the receipt of notice about any building code violations
from authorities (OBO)
o BFP submits report and recommendations on endorsed
plans from OBO
o BFP issues FSIC within 5 working days after endorsement of
OBO of final inspection
o Repairs and corrective work shall be done within 5 days from
written notice
7 DAYS
o Start of contract time after receipt of NTP (UAP Doc 301)
10 DAYS
o Owner of excavation notifies adjoining property owners
before starting excavation 10 days prior
o Contractor shall request for owner-supplied materials 10
days before needed
o Contractor notify the Architect of beginning, suspending or
resuming the work 10 days prior
o Contractor shall remove all condemned work or materials
within 10 days from notification (if not, owner will auction or
sell them)
o Insurance provider of contractor cannot cancel insurance
policy without notice to the owner 10 days prior
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15 DAYS
NBCP
o Within 15 days, applicant can appeal the non-issuance of BP
to Secretary
o Within 15 days from receipt, secretary replies to appeal of BP
non-issuance
o OBO notifies building owner 15-30 days before annual
inspection
o For structures deemed to be demolished or repaired,
occupants shall vacate the building or repair the building
within 15 days from receipt of the order
RA 9266
o Effectivity of RA 9266 after date of publication
o PRBoA decisions on administrative cases becomes final and
executory 15 days from receipt of notice
UAP DOC 301
o Architect acts within 15 days from receipt of request of
payment (issue or hold requests)
o Owner acts within 15 days from receipt of approved request
of payment
o Contractor can claim for adjustments involving questions of
fact
o Contractor can claim for extra cost after receipt of the
instructions
o Contractor can notify about delay caused by owner or
architect after recognition of such delays
o Defects (expected) caused by inspections of architects shall
be repaired by the contractor within 15 days at the
contractors expense (unless found to be caused by the
owner).
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Contractor submits Breakdown of Work and Corresponding
Value (BWCV)
o Contractor seeks clarification from the Architect 15 days
before the bidding about the required competency of subcontractors
o Contractors notify about work suspension or termination of
contract (due to major reasons like court order of 90 days,
failure of architect or owner on request for payment or on
payment after the award by arbitration)
o Owners notify about termination of contract (due to major
reasons like contractor bankruptcy, violations, failure to
provide competent)
o The architect shall render decision on disputes between
owner or contractor regarding execution, progress or
interpretation of contract documents (otherwise, either party
will demand arbitration).
1 MONTH (30 DAYS)
NBCP
o Certificate of Occupancy issued 30 days after final inspection
o Protective fence/canopy removed after use
o Validity of Ground Preparation and Excavation Permit (unless
superceded by the Building Permit issuance)
o Regular inspection of construction ladders used for
construction and ropes and cables used for hoisting
o If annual inspection fee not paid within 30 days from
deadline, 25% surcharge is added
RA 9266
o Within 30 days, PRBoA to submit report of licensure
examinees ratings to PRC
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UAP DOC 301
o Maximum interval of request for payment is 1 month
o Progress photo shall be taken every month
2 MONTHS (60 DAYS)
RA 9266
o After the effectivity of RA 9266, within 60 days, PRC and
PRBoA shall adopt and promulgate its IRR, Code of Ethical
Conduct and Standards or Professional Practice.
UAP DOC 301
o Period of Making Good of Known Defects or Faults (expected
fair, wear and tear) is maximum 60 days from issuance of
Certificate of Completion (Rectification period).
o Performance and payment Bonds expire after 2 months from
the final acceptance of work (replaced by guarantee bond).
3 MONTHS
o Release of Retention after the date of final payment
120 DAYS
o BP expires or void if work is suspended for 120 days
o If left open for >120 days, excavations will result in grave
violations
1 YEAR
o BP expires or void if not commenced in 1 year
o Coverage of guarantee bond (30% of contract price) after
final acceptance of work
o Contractor is responsible for all defects caused by faulty
materials and workmanship within 1 year (basically what
guarantee bond is for)