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Defect Liability Period (DLP) Register
19 checkpoints across 4 sections. From project handover through end of contractual DLP (typically 12-24 months)
19 Checkpoints
4 Sections
Continuous logging; monthly review; quarterly joint inspection
FM Manager, Client Representative

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. REGISTER COLUMN DEFINITIONS
A1Column 1: DLP NO — unique sequential number from DLP start
Acceptance: Format: DLP-YYYY-### starting from 001; unique; chronological
Cl. 7.5 — Documented information
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Column 2: DATE REPORTED — date client/FM notified defect
Acceptance: Date within DLP window; SLA countdown starts from this date
Cl. 10.2 — Timely reporting
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Column 3: REPORTED BY — client / FM / tenant / consultant
Acceptance: Name and role captured; contact number for re-inspection coordination
Cl. 9.1.2 — Customer satisfaction input
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Column 4: LOCATION — building/floor/unit/grid of defect
Acceptance: Location unambiguous; grid reference; floor level; unit number
Cl. 8.5.2 — Traceability
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A5Column 5: DEFECT DESCRIPTION — specific, photo-referenced
Acceptance: Description measurable; photo attached; root symptom captured (leak/crack/etc.)
Part 5 — Defect particulars
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A6Column 6: CATEGORY — Structural / Waterproofing / MEP / Finish / Other
Acceptance: Category enables analytics; responsible trade identified; warranty duration noted
Cl. 10.2.1 — Defect classification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A7Column 7: PRIORITY — P1 (urgent safety), P2 (functional), P3 (non-critical)
Acceptance: P1 response 24 h, P2 within 5 days, P3 within 15 days; SLA documented
Cl. 10.2 — Priority response
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A8Column 8: STATUS — OPEN / IN PROGRESS / CLOSED / DISPUTED
Acceptance: Status current; DISPUTED items escalated to contract manager; no stalled items
Cl. 10.2.2 — Status tracking
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A9Column 9: RECTIFICATION DATE AND METHOD — what and how
Acceptance: Method statement referenced; date of completion; crew/team recorded
Cl. 10.2 — Action record
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A10Column 10: VERIFIED BY AND DATE — client/FM sign-off on closure
Acceptance: Sign-off by client/FM within 7 days of rectification; before closure in register
Cl. 10.2 — Effectiveness verification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. DEFECT REPORTING AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
B1Defect reporting channels established: email, portal, helpdesk, phone hotline
Acceptance: Minimum 2 channels active; channels visible in O&M manual; response agreed
Cl. 8.2 — Customer communication
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Contractor acknowledges defect within 48 hours with unique DLP number
Acceptance: Acknowledgment email/SMS within 48 h; DLP number assigned; priority stated
Cl. 8.5.5 — Warranty service
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Site visit scheduled for root cause assessment; client informed of visit time
Acceptance: Visit within SLA window (P1=24h, P2=5d, P3=15d); client notified ≥24 h ahead
Cl. 10.2 — Investigation
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. ROOT CAUSE AND RECTIFICATION
C1Root cause analysis documented: material defect, workmanship, design, operational misuse
Acceptance: Cause categorized; misuse items (chargeable) distinguished from warranty items
Cl. 10.2.1 — Cause analysis
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Rectification method and materials agreed with client; scope documented
Acceptance: Method statement for rectification if complex; material batch recorded; client agreed
Cl. 10.2 — Planned correction
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Rectification executed by qualified personnel; minimal disturbance to occupants
Acceptance: Skilled crew deployed; work outside peak hours if occupied; dust containment used
Cl. 8.5 — Production controls
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. REGISTER COLUMN DEFINITIONS
A1Column 1: DLP NO — unique sequential number from DLP start
Cl. 7.5 — Documented information (ISO 9001)
Format: DLP-YYYY-### starting from 001; unique; chronological
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Column 2: DATE REPORTED — date client/FM notified defect
Cl. 10.2 — Timely reporting (ISO 9001)
Date within DLP window; SLA countdown starts from this date
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Column 3: REPORTED BY — client / FM / tenant / consultant
Cl. 9.1.2 — Customer satisfaction input (ISO 9001)
Name and role captured; contact number for re-inspection coordination
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Column 4: LOCATION — building/floor/unit/grid of defect
Cl. 8.5.2 — Traceability (ISO 9001)
Location unambiguous; grid reference; floor level; unit number
OKNCNAHOLD
A5Column 5: DEFECT DESCRIPTION — specific, photo-referenced
Part 5 — Defect particulars (NBC 2016)
Description measurable; photo attached; root symptom captured (leak/crack/etc.)
OKNCNAHOLD
A6Column 6: CATEGORY — Structural / Waterproofing / MEP / Finish / Other
Cl. 10.2.1 — Defect classification (ISO 9001)
Category enables analytics; responsible trade identified; warranty duration noted
OKNCNAHOLD
A7Column 7: PRIORITY — P1 (urgent safety), P2 (functional), P3 (non-critical)
Cl. 10.2 — Priority response (ISO 9001)
P1 response 24 h, P2 within 5 days, P3 within 15 days; SLA documented
OKNCNAHOLD
A8Column 8: STATUS — OPEN / IN PROGRESS / CLOSED / DISPUTED
Cl. 10.2.2 — Status tracking (ISO 9001)
Status current; DISPUTED items escalated to contract manager; no stalled items
OKNCNAHOLD
A9Column 9: RECTIFICATION DATE AND METHOD — what and how
Cl. 10.2 — Action record (ISO 9001)
Method statement referenced; date of completion; crew/team recorded
OKNCNAHOLD
A10Column 10: VERIFIED BY AND DATE — client/FM sign-off on closure
Cl. 10.2 — Effectiveness verification (ISO 9001)
Sign-off by client/FM within 7 days of rectification; before closure in register
OKNCNAHOLD
B. DEFECT REPORTING AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
B1Defect reporting channels established: email, portal, helpdesk, phone hotline
Cl. 8.2 — Customer communication (ISO 9001)
Minimum 2 channels active; channels visible in O&M manual; response agreed
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Contractor acknowledges defect within 48 hours with unique DLP number
Cl. 8.5.5 — Warranty service (ISO 9001)
Acknowledgment email/SMS within 48 h; DLP number assigned; priority stated
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Site visit scheduled for root cause assessment; client informed of visit time
Cl. 10.2 — Investigation (ISO 9001)
Visit within SLA window (P1=24h, P2=5d, P3=15d); client notified ≥24 h ahead
OKNCNAHOLD
C. ROOT CAUSE AND RECTIFICATION
C1Root cause analysis documented: material defect, workmanship, design, operational misuse
Cl. 10.2.1 — Cause analysis (ISO 9001)
Cause categorized; misuse items (chargeable) distinguished from warranty items
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Rectification method and materials agreed with client; scope documented
Cl. 10.2 — Planned correction (ISO 9001)
Method statement for rectification if complex; material batch recorded; client agreed
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Rectification executed by qualified personnel; minimal disturbance to occupants
Cl. 8.5 — Production controls (ISO 9001)
Skilled crew deployed; work outside peak hours if occupied; dust containment used
OKNCNAHOLD
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Inspection Sign-Off
REVIEWED
ACTION REQUIRED
Remarks
Name / Sign / Date
Inspected By
Name / Sign / Date
Reviewed By
Name / Sign / Date