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HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD

SECTION 74

74.0 SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATIONS FOR


PART A: BUILDING WORKS AT PUNGGOL NORTH CONTRACT 14
AND COMMON GREEN (TOTAL: 1178 DWELLING UNITS)
PART B: CONTINGENCY WORKS

74.1 RESERVED

74.2 COMPLETE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE SYSTEM FOR MSCP


ROOF DECKS & OTHER SPECIFIED AREAS

74.2.1 Over-riding Clause

The Contractor and his Specialist executing the works as required in this
Clause including sub-clauses shall ensure that the works, goods or
materials used will be suitable and reasonably fit for the purposes for which
they are required (hereinafter referred as “Performance Requirement”). In
the event the works goods or materials to be used as specified in this clause
including sub-clauses are up-graded in order to meet the Performance
Requirement, the Contractor and his Specialist shall do all the necessary
upgrading at no extra cost to the Employer, subject always to the approval
of the SO Rep, but such approval shall not in any way affect the Contractor’s
and his Specialist’s duties or obligations arising under the Contract.

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74.2 COMPLETE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE SYSTEM FOR MSCP


ROOF DECKS & OTHER SPECIFIED AREAS (CONT’D)

74.2.2 General

The Contractor is to inspect the surface conditions, positions of down pipes,


construction / day joints, expansion joints, surface cracks, etc. and
determine preparatory works required to be carried out in accordance with
good waterproofing practice prior to the proprietary roof waterproofing
application. Concrete surfaces shall be at least 28 days old or otherwise
sufficiently cured to receive waterproofing application. The substrate must
be sound, clean and free from sharp particles. Prior to the application of the
membrane, the Contractor shall ensure that the roof is free draining without
ponding and any openings for pipe penetrations through the walls shall be
planned and formed. Pond tests shall be carried out and approved by the
SO Rep. The Specialist shall confirm that the surface is adequate to receive
the roofing membrane. Any remedial work such as repairs of voids, cracks,
holes and other damaged surfaces shall be carried out to the satisfaction
of the SO Rep prior application of the waterproofing membrane. Installation
of other work passing through or concealed by waterproofing shall be
completed and approved before the application of waterproofing
membrane. Surfaces to be treated shall be thoroughly cleaned, wire
brushed and washed to remove loose materials, laitance, dirt and grease.
Surface shall also be free of water, dew, dust, oil and concrete curing
compounds. Dirt and dust shall be removed with an air-compressor or
industrial type vacuum cleaner of methods approved by the Specialist.

74.2.3 MSCP Roof Decks

The waterproofing system shall be applied to the MSCP roof decks and any
other areas indicated in the drawings.

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74.2 COMPLETE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE SYSTEM FOR MSCP


ROOF DECKS & OTHER SPECIFIED AREAS (CONT’D)

74.2.3 MSCP Roof Decks (Cont’d)

74.2.3.1 Materials

(a) Waterproofing membrane

The waterproofing membrane shall be an EVA-PVC homogeneous


terpolymer thermoplastic membrane that is bitumen and
polystyrenecompatible. It shall possess a British Board of Agrément
(“BBA”) or European (“UEAtc”) Agrément certification with durability
rating of at least 25 years and root resistant ability according to FLL.

For areas where the waterproofing membrane is to be fully adhered,


the cold applied adhesive shall be according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. The waterproofing membrane shall be
manufactured to ISO 9001/2 quality assurance.

Typical properties are as listed below.

Properties of EVA-PVC homogeneous terpolymer thermoplastic


waterproofing membrane or approved equivalent:

Property Test Method Results

Tensile strength DIN 53455 >500 N/50mm


Elongation DIN 53455 >300%
Puncture resistance drop height SIA 280 Part 14 >500 mm
Water vapour diffusion resistance factor DIN 16726 <15,000
Bitumen resistance DIN 16937 Yes
Fire resistance DIN 4102 B2
Resistance against root penetration FFL 1984 root proof

(b) Adhesive

The adhesive shall be compatible with the waterproofing membrane


and applied in accordance to the recommendation of the
manufacturer.

(c) Separation layer

The separation layer shall be a polypropylene geotextile of density 


100 g/m2 unless otherwise stated.

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74.2 COMPLETE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE SYSTEM FOR MSCP


ROOF DECKS & OTHER SPECIFIED AREAS (CONT’D)

74.2.3 MSCP Roof Decks (Cont’d)

74.2.3.2 Installation procedures

The waterproofing and drainage system installation shall be carried strictly


in accordance to the manufacturer's recommendations. The manufacturer's
approved Specialist Waterproofing Contractor shall have a minimum
Building and Construction Authority L3 (Waterproofing) rating.

The waterproofing membrane shall be laid on a smooth, dry and clean


surface with a trowelled surface. The laps for the waterproofing membrane
shall be homogeneously fused by hot air welding and the side and end laps
shall be 50 mm minimum.

At parapet walls, the waterproofing shall extend a minimum of 300 mm up


vertical faces and tucked into a preformed chase in the concrete wall and
sealed with approved sealant in accordance with the recommendations of
the manufacturer. A galvanised mesh shall be incorporated in the minimum
25 mm thick cement and sand protective screed.

74.2.4 Shop Drawing

Shop drawings on a CAD-recognisable format and A1 size shall be


submitted to the SO Rep for approval. Details shall include but not limited
to treatment of waterproofing at expansion joints, construction joints,
overlapping joints, concrete pour joints, control joints, pipe joints, filters at
intersection of vertical and horizontal surfaces, corners, membrane
penetrations and drains. Shop drawings shall be approved by the SO Rep
prior to installation.

The shop drawings shall be co-ordinated with other relevant trades and
shall include positions of cables for public lighting to avoid damage by
subsequent waterproofing or related works. Cables to be placed within a
heavy duty pipes.

74.2.5 Testing Before Installation

For wet roofs, the substrate to be waterproofed shall be checked for


structural integrity, cracks and localized porosity by conducting a 24 hour
water ponding test. Honeycomb and cracks in the structure shall be filled
with an approved grout prior to the waterproofing treatment.

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74.2 COMPLETE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE SYSTEM FOR MSCP


ROOF DECKS & OTHER SPECIFIED AREAS (CONT’D)

74.2.6 Testing After Installation

At the conclusion of the waterproofing treatment but prior to laying the


protective screed, the waterproofed area shall be tested for water-tightness
by ponding or as directed by SO Rep by plugging outlets and flooding the
surfaces with clean water to a minimum depth of 50mm. There shall be no
leakage after a flooding period of at least 48 hours or as directed by SO
Rep. The Contractor shall provide all necessary water supply as required
and dispose of the water upon completion of the test. The Contractor shall
also provide all temporary kerbs in pre-packed cement mortar or by other
means to provide enclosures to contain ponding water. In areas where
leaks are observed during test periods, such areas shall be re-coated with
the application of additional membrane material. Re-coated areas shall be
re-tested and further recoated until such re-coated areas pass the water
test. Damaged or wet materials damaged due to the removal for correction
and re-coating of leaks in membrane shall be replaced. On satisfactory
completion of the water test, any temporary barrier or kerbs shall be
carefully broken-up and all debris removed.

The Contractor shall take care to prevent damage to the waterproofing


system. Immediately after approval by the SO Rep of the water test, the
surface material such as protection screed shall be scheduled to start within
one day and such work shall be completed within 30 days all from the date
of approval by the SO Rep Notwithstanding the water test, the Contractor’s
obligations under the Contract shall not be affected.

74.2.7 Warranty

The Contractor and his Specialist shall warrant the works on the terms and
conditions as stipulated in the Deed of Warranty for Complete
Waterproofing Membrane System for MSCP Roof Decks & Other Specified
Areas as produced in Appendix B3. In this respect, the Contractor and his
Specialist shall submit such Deed of Warranty to the Employer or to such
other party or such Town Council(s) as the SO Rep may at its sole
discretion decide.

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74.2 COMPLETE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE SYSTEM FOR MSCP


ROOF DECKS & OTHER SPECIFIED AREAS (CONT’D)

74.2.7 Warranty (Cont’d)

In the event the Deed of Warranty for part of the works or for the whole
works is to be submitted to such Town Council(s), the Contractor and his
Specialist shall submit such Deed of Warranty as produced in Appendix
B3(TC) to such Town Council(s). The duly executed Warranty shall be
submitted immediately upon request by the SO Rep, and if no such request
is made, then at such time when the SO Rep considers the works have
been substantially completed in accordance with the Contract. In the event
the Contractor and his Specialist shall fail to execute and submit the Deed
of Warranty within the time specified, the SO Rep shall be allowed to
withhold 15% of the payment of any sums due to the Contractor in relation
to the execution of such works, subject to the minimum sum of S$5,000 per
Deed of Warranty. However, such sums withheld shall be released to the
Contractor upon submission by him of the duly executed Deed of Warranty.

74.3 RESERVED

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74.4 RESERVED

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74.5 MULTI CABLE TRANSIT SYSTEM

74.5.1 General Requirements

This section is intended to cover the supply, installation, testing and


commissioning of multi cable transit system as per specification. The
provision of all testing facilities shall be included and this section shall be
read in conjunction with the tender drawings.

The above system shall be installed by qualified personnel. The installation


works shall be supervised by a Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) of
appropriate grade. The Contractor shall submit details of the system to the
SO Rep for approval before the commencement of installation works on
site.

74.5.2 Scope of Work

The work covered under this section consists of supply, installation, testing
and commissioning of all equipment, materials and labour necessary for the
satisfactory completion of the Multi Cable Transit system as specified. In
general, the scope of work shall include but not limited to the following
works;-

The MCT system shall be suitable for cables/pipes entries passing through
retaining wall.

The MCT system shall be of the blastproof, waterproof and dustproof type
etc and shall have steel bars reinforcement complete with mild steel frame
cast into the retaining wall.

The insert block shall be modular, easily interchangeable and shall be made
of durable rubber material which shall afford a tight fit to prevent ingress of
dirt, gas and liquid from seeping in.

The MCT system shall be supplied complete with sealing strips, sealing
joints, compassion plate, stayplate, endpacking, presswedges, lubrication,
modular insert block, mild steel frame complete with reinforcement steel bar
and etc.

All samples shall be submitted to the SO Rep for approval before starting
any work. Progress photographs of the system shall be taken before casting
and submitted to the SO Rep for record.

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74.5 MULTI CABLE TRANSIT SYSTEM (CONT’D)

74.5.3 Installation of Multi Cable Transit

The Contractor shall prepare and submit detail shop drawings for approval
prior to installation.

For items which need to be cast in, the Contractor shall be responsible to
program his works in such a way that there is ample time for submission for
approvals, ordering, delivery to site and fixing into positions prior to pouring
of concrete.

The system consists of cable and pipe transits which seal every cable/pipe
individually by mean of insert blocks made of durable rubber materials
modules.

The system shall have excellent sealing properties against fire, pressure
and explosion. The system should be able to withstand a minimum of 40
bars of explosion pressure: 2 bars of water pressure and 3 hours fire rated.
The contractor shall submit all documentation to verify the proposed
system.

The insert block shall be modular and can be easily interchangeable to suit
the various types of pipe and cable sizes. The MCT frame shall be made
from mild steel SIS 1312 with zinecromate primer finish, cast into the wall.
There must be a free edge of 5mm to allow room for stay plates and
compression plates. The frame shall be incorporated with a compression
plate and end packing device or by use of a presswedge where
compression is applied to the components of the MCT system to enable a
gas and liquid tight seal to be achieved and providing a strong anchorage
for the cables or pipes within the transit.

The appropriate manufacturer accessories like sealing strips, sealing joints,


compression plate, stayplate, endpacking, presswedge, lubrication etc shall
be used and to ensure a proper installation is achieved.

The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that they secure the services
of suppliers for protective equipment and accessories, and to ensure that
all such items are in correct and rigid positions before casting of concrete
is carried out.

The Contractor shall be fully responsible for any items which are incorrectly
placed or out of alignment.

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74.5 MULTI CABLE TRANSIT SYSTEM (CONT’D)

74.5.4 As-built Drawing

Before the works can be handed over to the employer, the Contractor shall
furnish as built drawings showing whenever involved:

• General system layout


• Installation and Construction details of the equipment
• One set of tracing and three set of prints

74.5.5 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

The Contractor shall furnish three copies of Operation and Maintenance


Manual for each equipment to the SO Rep prior to the date of takeover of
the installation. The Manual shall be compiled on paper of appropriate size
and bound in hard covers appropriately labeled. Information shall be
organized in a neat and concise manner. It shall be properly indexed and
contain dividers with tabs between each section.

If the Operation and Maintenance Manual is found to be inadequate or


inaccurate during the execution of the works or defects liability period, the
Contractor shall carry out and supply the necessary corrections and
supplements. All amendments shall be made by the Contractor at no cost
to the employer.

The Manual shall be in English Language and include the following:


• A brief description of the installation
• A general description of the operation of the installation

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APPENDIX B2

DEED OF WARRANTY FOR


TENSILE FABRIC STRUCTURE

RESERVED

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APPENDIX B2(TC)

DEED OF WARRANTY FOR


TENSILE FABRIC STRUCTURE

RESERVED

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APPENDIX B3

DEED OF WARRANTY FOR COMPLETE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE


SYSTEM OVER MSCP ROOF DECKS & OTHER SPECIFIED AREAS

To: Housing & Development Board


Republic of Singapore
STAMP
If stamp duties required

……………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………

CONTRACT NO. ………………………

WHEREAS :

(1) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
(Name and Address of Contractor)
…………………………………………………………………………………
(hereinafter called the "Contractor") is the contractor of the Housing & Development
Board (hereinafter called the "Employer") in respect of the above contract works
(hereinafter called the "Contract").

(2)
…………………..............................................................................................................
(Name and Address of Specialist)
…………………………………………………………………………………
(hereinafter called the "Specialist") is the specialist engaged by the Contractor in
respect of Complete Waterproofing Membrane System Over MSCP Roof Decks &
Other Specified Areas (hereinafter called the "Works") required under the Contract
with the consent of the Employer given at the request of both the Contractor and the
Specialist.

(3) Pursuant to Clause……………of………………………………………………………


of the Contract, the Contractor is obliged and has agreed to give this Warranty.

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APPENDIX B3
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In consideration of the premises and of the Employer giving the consent aforesaid at
the request of the Contractor and the Specialist, the Contractor and the Specialist
agree with the Employer as follows :

1 The Contractor and the Specialist jointly and severally warrant for a period of
Five (5) years (hereinafter called the "Warranty Period") that the Works shall remain
watertight, leak proof and waterproof and/or remain free from defects including but not
limited to any premature failure of all components of the roof system.

The Warranty Period in respect of the Works shall commence from the Date(s) of
Substantial Completion of the Contract as certified by the Superintending Officer of
the Contract.

2 The Contractor and the Specialist jointly and severally further warrant that:

(a) they have exercised all proper skill and care in the selection of materials
and goods for the Works;

(b) they have exercised all proper skill and care in the design and execution
of the Works;

(c) their workmanship is of a standard that may be expected from a


contractor with specialised experience and expertise in his particular
trade; and

(d) the Works are fit and suitable for the purpose designed and required in
the Contract.

3 It is an express term of the Warranty that the Works when completed and the
goods or materials used shall meet the Performance Requirement of the Contract in
respect of the Works. ln the event the Works when completed and/or the goods and
materials used should fail to meet such Performance Requirement, the Contractor
and the Specialist shall be precluded from disclaiming liability under the Warranty on
the ground that the Works as completed and/or the goods and materials used accord
or comply with the Contract, and in this connection, the Contractor and the Specialist
are deemed to have waived this defence in the event a claim is made by the Employer
against them in respect of their breach of the Warranty.

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4 Subject to Clauses 5 and 9 below, if any damage or defects should occur in


relation to the Works within the Warranty Period due to whatever cause, the Contractor
and the Specialist jointly and severally undertake to remove and/or rectify and make
good such damage or defects including ancillary works within a reasonable period or
duration specified by the Employer's notice in writing. If such damage or defects are
attributable to the Contractor's or Specialist's breach of warranty under Clause 2
above, then the cost of such removal rectification and/or making good work shall be
borne by the Contractor and/or Specialist. If the Contractor and/or Specialist shall fail
to comply within the period or duration specified, it shall be lawful for the Employer to
order such damage or defects as are referred to in such notice to be removed, rectified
and/or made good by any other person and recover from the Contractor and/or
Specialist such cost and expense incurred for which they may be liable. PROVIDED
ALWAYS that such instructions shall be issued without prejudice to the Employer's
right to recover damages against the Contractor and/or the Specialist by reason of
their failure to comply with this Clause.

5 In the event such damage or defects are caused wholly or in part by the
Employer or a third party, and the Contractor and Specialist are required under Clause
4 above to remove, rectify and/or make good such damage or defects including
ancillary works within the period or duration specified by the Employer's notice in
writing, then upon completion of such work, the Employer shall pay the Contractor and
Specialist for the work or that part of the work which the Employer's Chief Executive
Officer or at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, a person nominated by him
in writing may determine as occasioned by damage or defects caused by the Employer
or third party, and the valuation of such work or such part of the work shall be
ascertained in accordance with one or a combination of the methods mentioned below
in descending order of priority :

(a) by measurement and valuation at fair market rates and prices; or

(b) if the above method is not applicable, then the valuation shall be based
on the actual cost of necessary materials or goods, labour, Construction
Equipment and equipment (other than ordinary plant) plus 15% which
percentage shall include the use of all ordinary plant, tools and
supervision, overheads and profits.

6 The approval by the Employer of any works required under Clauses 4 or 5


above does not absolve the Contractor and/or the Specialist from their responsibility
to rectify future occurrence of defects in respect of such works.

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7 It is a term of this Warranty that the Contractor and/or the Specialist shall
indemnify the Employer against all loss damage cost and expense suffered or incurred
by the Employer in relation to any damage to property or injury to person caused or
occasioned by the acts or omissions of the Contractor's and/or the Specialist's
employees, representatives or workmen in the course of the works undertaken under
the terms of this Warranty. The Contractor and/or the Specialist shall at their own cost
and expense effect and maintain a Public Liability Insurance Policy for the execution
of such works.

8 The Contractor and/or the Specialist shall indemnify the Employer against any
compensation payable by the Employer under the Workmen's Compensation Act Cap
354 (1985 Edition) in connection with any accident arising out of rectification works
undertaken by the Contractor and/or the Specialist pursuant to the provisions of this
Warranty. The Contractor and/or the Specialist shall at their own cost and expense
effect and maintain a Workmen's Compensation Policy for the execution of such
works.

9 This Warranty shall not be invalidated in the event another person is


instructed to execute the rectification work on account of the Contractor's and/or the
Specialist's failure to discharge their obligations under Clauses 4 and 5 above, nor
shall this Warranty be invalidated in the event a third party is engaged without the
consent of the Contractor and/or the Specialist to carry out regular maintenance and
cleaning of the Works, provided that in the latter event, any rectification work or part
thereof undertaken by the Contractor and/or Specialist that is occasioned by the
negligence of such third party shall be valued in the manner described in Clause 5
above and paid by the Employer.

10 All differences and/or disputes arising under this Warranty (including


questions relating to interpretation) shall be determined by the Employer's Chief
Executive Officer or at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, by a person
nominated in writing by him. Any decision by the Chief Executive Officer or his
nominee under this Clause shall be final and binding on and conclusive against the
Contractor and/or the Specialist in any proceedings that may arise under this Warranty
unless otherwise determined by the Court in respect of proceedings arising under this
Warranty.

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11 This Warranty shall remain valid and shall not be affected by any extensions,
variations or compositions granted or entered into with respect to the terms of or
obligations under the Contract.

12 This Warranty shall be read together with the Contract but in case of any
conflict between the two documents the provisions of this Warranty shall prevail.

13 The validity, construction and interpretation of this Warranty and all rights,
obligations and liabilities arising hereunder shall be governed by, and interpreted in
accordance with, the laws of Singapore.

14 The Employer shall have the absolute discretion to assign the benefit of this
Warranty to any third parties without the consent of the Contractor and/or the
Specialist.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have hereunto set our hands and seals


the day of 20 .

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APPENDIX B3(TC)

DEED OF WARRANTY FORCOMPLETE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE


SYSTEM OVER MSCP ROOF DECKS & OTHER SPECIFIED AREAS

To: ……………………………….

……………………………….
Republic of Singapore
STAMP
If stamp duties required

……………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………
CONTRACT NO. ………………………

WHEREAS :

(1)……………………………………………………………………………………………
(Name and Address of Contractor)

………………………………………………………………………………………………
(hereinafter called the "Contractor") is the contractor of the Housing & Development
Board (hereinafter called the "Employer") in respect of the above contract works
(hereinafter called the "Contract").

(2)………………….........................................................................................................
(Name and Address of Specialist)

………………………………………………………………………………………………
(hereinafter called the "Specialist") is the specialist engaged by the Contractor in
respect of Complete Waterproofing Membrane System Over MSCP Roof Decks &
Other Specified Areas (hereinafter called the "Works") required under the Contract
with the consent of the Employer given at the request of both the Contractor and the
Specialist.

(3) Pursuant to Clause……………of…………………………………………………… of


the Contract the Contractor is obliged and has agreed to give to the
……………………………………………….…………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………… (hereinafter
called the "Council") this Warranty.

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APPENDIX B3(TC)
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In consideration of the premises and of the Employer giving the consent


aforesaid at the request of the Contractor and the Specialist, the Contractor and the
Specialist agree with the Council as follows :

1 The Contractor and the Specialist jointly and severally warrant for a period of
Five (5) years (hereinafter called the "Warranty Period") that the Works shall remain
watertight, leak proof and waterproof and/or remain free from defects including but not
limited to any premature failure of all components of the roof system.

The Warranty Period in respect of the Works shall commence from the Date(s) of
Substantial Completion of the Contract as certified by the Superintending Officer of
the Contract.

2 The Contractor and the Specialist jointly and severally further warrant that :

(a) they have exercised all proper skill and care in the selection of
materials and goods for the Works;

(b) they have exercised all proper skill and care in the design and execution
of the Works;

(c) their workmanship is of a standard that may be expected from a


contractor with specialised experience and expertise in his particular
trade; and

(d) the Works are fit and suitable for the purpose designed and required in
the Contract.

3 It is an express term of the Warranty that the Works when completed and the
goods or materials used shall meet the Performance Requirement of the Contract in
respect of the Works. In the event the Works when completed and/or the goods and
materials used should fail to meet such Performance Requirement, the Contractor and
the Specialist shall be precluded from disclaiming liability under the Warranty on the
ground that the Works as completed and/or the goods and materials used accord or
comply with the Contract, and in this connection, the Contractor and the Specialist are
deemed to have waived this defence in the event a claim is made by the Council
against them in respect of their breach of the Warranty.

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4 Subject to Clauses 5 and 9 below, if any damage or defects should occur in


relation to the Works within the Warranty Period due to whatever cause, the Contractor
and the Specialist jointly and severally undertake to remove and/or rectify and make
good such damage or defects including ancillary works within a reasonable period or
duration specified by the Council's notice in writing. If such damage or defects are
attributable to the Contractor's or Specialist's breach of warranty under Clause 2
above, then the cost of such removal rectification and/or making good work shall be
borne by the Contractor and/or Specialist. If the Contractor and/or Specialist shall fail
to comply within the period or duration specified, it shall be lawful for the Council to
order such damage or defects as are referred to in such notice to be removed, rectified
and/or made good by any other person and recover from the Contractor and/or
Specialist such cost and expense incurred for which they may be liable. PROVIDED
ALWAYS that such instructions shall be issued without prejudice to the Council's right
to recover damages against the Contractor and/or the Specialist by reason of their
failure to comply with this Clause.

5 In the event such damage or defects are caused wholly or in part by the
Council or a third party, and the Contractor and Specialist are required under Clause
4 above to remove, rectify and/or make good such damage or defects including
ancillary works within the period or duration specified by the Council's notice in writing,
then upon completion of such work, the Council shall pay the Contractor and Specialist
for the work or that part of the work which the Council's Chairman or at the discretion
of the Chairman, a person nominated by him in writing may determine as occasioned
by damage or defects caused by the Council or third party, and the valuation of such
work or such part of the work shall be ascertained in accordance with one or a
combination of the methods mentioned below in descending order of priority :

(a) by measurement and valuation at fair market rates and prices; or

(b) if the above method is not applicable, then the valuation shall be based
on the actual cost of necessary materials or goods, labour, Construction
Equipment and equipment (other than ordinary plant) plus 15% which
percentage shall include the use of all ordinary plant, tools and
supervision, overheads and profits.

6 The approval by the Council of any works required under Clauses 4 or 5 above
does not absolve the Contractor and/or the Specialist from their responsibility to rectify
future occurrence of defects in respect of such works.

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7 It is a term of this Warranty that the Contractor and/or the Specialist shall
indemnify the Council against all loss damage cost and expense suffered or incurred
by the Council in relation to any damage to property or injury to person caused or
occasioned by the acts or omissions of the Contractor's and/or the Specialist's
employees, representatives or workmen in the course of the works undertaken under
the terms of this Warranty. The Contractor and/or the Specialist shall at their own cost
and expense effect and maintain a Public Liability Insurance Policy for the execution
of such works.

8 The Contractor and/or the Specialist shall indemnify the Council against any
compensation payable by the Council under the Workmen's Compensation Act Cap
354 (1985 Edition) in connection with any accident arising out of rectification works
undertaken by the Contractor and/or the Specialist pursuant to the provisions of this
Warranty. The Contractor and/or the Specialist shall at their own cost and expense
effect and maintain a Workmen's Compensation Policy for the execution of such
works.

9 This Warranty shall not be invalidated in the event another person is instructed
to execute the rectification works on account of the Contractor's and/or Specialist's
failure to discharge their obligations under Clauses 4 and 5 above, nor shall this
Warranty be invalidated in the event a third party is engaged without the consent of
the Contractor and/or the Specialist to carry out regular maintenance and cleaning of
the Works, provided that in the latter event, any rectification work or part thereof
undertaken by the Contractor and/or Specialist that is occasioned by the negligence
of such third party shall be valued in the manner described in Clause 5 above and paid
by the Council.

10 All differences and/or disputes arising under this Warranty (including


questions relating to interpretation) shall be determined by the Council's Chairman or
at the discretion of the Chairman, by a person nominated in writing by him. Any
decision by the Chairman or his nominee under this Clause shall be final and binding
on and conclusive against the Contractor and/or the Specialist in any proceedings that
may arise under this Warranty unless otherwise determined by the Court in respect of
proceedings arising under this Warranty.

11 This Warranty shall remain valid and shall not be affected by any extensions,
variations or compositions granted or entered into with respect to the terms of or
obligations under the Contract.

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12 This Warranty shall be read together with the Contract but in case of any
conflict between the two documents the provisions of this Warranty shall prevail.

13 The validity, construction and interpretation of this Warranty and all rights,
obligations and liabilities arising hereunder shall be governed by, and interpreted in
accordance with, the laws of Singapore.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have hereunto set our hands and seals the
______________ day of _____________ 20_____.

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APPENDIX B4

DEED OF WARRANTY FOR


PREFABRICATED EXTENSIVE GREEN (PEG) ROOF SYSTEM

RESERVED

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DEED OF WARRANTY FOR


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RESERVED

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