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Paragraph 48 I1

England and Wales

No earlier than 52 weeks from the date of issue of the Provisional Certificate, the local highway authority must issue a Final Certificate, certifying that all outstanding defects relating to the part of the Works in question and which required remediation have been so remedied, provided that—

(a)

all identified defects requiring remediation have been so remedied such that the local highway authority consider the Final Certificate may be issued;

(b)

a stage 4 safety audit has been carried out (if a stage 4 safety audit is required in accordance with GG19 of DMRB in connection with the Works), and following proper consideration of the representations of the local highway authority, any additional works, alterations or amendments to the Works as a result of the stage 4 safety audit have been completed to the reasonable satisfaction of the local highway authority;

(c)

the undertaker has given the local highway authority an opportunity to inspect the Works and has given proper consideration to any representations made by the local highway authority;

(d)

the undertaker has paid to the local highway authority any Commuted Sum due in relation to the part of the local highway to which the Provisional Certificate relates;

(e)

the undertaker has provided the local highway authority with such detailed information as the local highway authority may reasonably require in relation to the Works as built; and

(f)

all costs charges, expenses payable to the local highway authority pursuant to this Part have been paid.

Annotations

Commencement

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Sch. 8 para. 48 in force at 19.2.2021, see art. 1