Insurance and Other Project Planning Matters - Standard Letters for Building Contractors - page 39

Letter 35
To architect, if Joint Fire Code remedial measures are a variation,
but require emergency action
This letter is only suitable for use with SBC, IC and ICD.
Dear
We hereby give notice as required by clause 6.15.1.2 [ substitute '6.13.1.2' when
using IC or ICD ] that we have been obliged to commence the carrying out of
work constituting emergency compliance with Remedial Measures as required
by the insurers under the provisions of clause 6.15.1.1 [ substitute '6.13.1.1' when
using IC or ICD ]. The steps we are taking to supply limited materials and
execute limited work are as follows:
[ Insert details. ]
We confirm that the work carried out and the materials supplied rank as a
variation. Please provide further instructions necessary.
Please take this letter as a notice of delay under clause 2.27.1 [ substitute
'2.19.1' when using IC or ICD ] involving a Relevant Event under clause 2.29.1
[ substitute '2.20.1' when using IC or ICD ] and an application for loss and/or
expense under clause 4.23 [ substitute '4.17' when using IC or ICD ] involving a
Relevant Matter under clause 4.24.1 [ substitute '4.18.1' when using IC or ICD ].
Yours faithfully