A new scientific research centre has been constructed using the NEC$4$ Engineering and Construction Contract main Option E$.$ The Project Manager certifies Completion on $01$ May. The defects date is $52$ weeks after Completion of the whole of the works. The defect correction period is $4$ weeks.

Question $10$

On $01$ August in the same year the Supervisor informs the Project Manager that the air conditioning systems are providing $12$ air changes per hour. The matter was discussed during a walk round of the buildings with the Contractor. The Scope provided by the Client requires $14$ air changes. The Scope provided by the Contractor for its design states all air conditioning systems will be designed to operate at $12$ air changes per hour.

Which ONE of the following statements is correct?

Select ONE option

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The Contractor could make a proposal to the Project Manager for changing the Scope so the Defect does not have to be corrected.

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Completion has been certified so it is too late to notify a Defect.

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The Project Manager should instruct the Supervisor to notify the Contractor of a Defect

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The matter is not a Defect as the number of air changes complies with the Scope provided by the Contractor for its design.

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The Project Manager should notify the Contractor of a Defect.