What happens if the work inspected after being uncovered does not comply with the Contract Documents?

When work inspected after being uncovered does not comply with the Contract Documents, the responsibility typically falls on the contractor to pay for the necessary corrections and the costs associated with the uncovering. This is grounded in the principle that the contractor is responsible for delivering work that adheres to the specifications outlined in the contract. If a discrepancy between the completed work and the contract arises, it is the contractor's obligation to rectify the situation, which includes not only making the necessary corrections but also covering any expenses incurred due to the visibility of the defect, such as the costs of uncovering the work to perform the inspection.

In practice, the intent here is to ensure accountability on the part of the contractor, reinforcing the importance of adhering to the contract requirements. This standard also encourages diligence in the execution of the work, as contractors should ideally ensure that their work meets the defined standards without necessitating further inspection and potential correction.

Other options would allocate financial responsibility differently, such as placing the costs on the owner or splitting them between parties. However, this is not typically the case in standard contract scenarios where non-compliance is the fault of the contractor. The emphasis on the contractor’s responsibility to fix the non-compliant work and cover the costs adheres to established practices in construction