The government has established guidelines to temporarily halt public construction projects and waive penalties due to safety concerns arising from heatwaves and heavy rain.
On July 13, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced that it had communicated the 'Guidelines for Public Contracts to Prevent Damage from Heatwaves and Heavy Rain' to central administrative agencies and public institutions. This measure aims to prevent construction companies from rushing to meet deadlines under difficult weather conditions.
According to the guidelines, if heatwaves or heavy rain make work significantly difficult, public contracting agencies must suspend construction. This period will be recognized as a force majeure, allowing for contract extensions and adjustments to contract amounts to cover additional costs incurred by construction companies.
Even if construction is not halted, if delays occur due to heatwaves or heavy rain, penalties for exceeding completion deadlines will not be imposed on contractors.
Additionally, public contracting agencies are required to ensure that construction companies comply with outdoor work regulations and guidelines, including the 'Occupational Safety and Health Standards' and 'Guidelines for Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses in the Workplace.'
The government expects these guidelines to improve working conditions at public construction sites and help prevent casualties and safety accidents caused by extreme weather.
On July 13, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced that it had communicated the 'Guidelines for Public Contracts to Prevent Damage from Heatwaves and Heavy Rain' to central administrative agencies and public institutions. This measure aims to prevent construction companies from rushing to meet deadlines under difficult weather conditions.
According to the guidelines, if heatwaves or heavy rain make work significantly difficult, public contracting agencies must suspend construction. This period will be recognized as a force majeure, allowing for contract extensions and adjustments to contract amounts to cover additional costs incurred by construction companies.
Even if construction is not halted, if delays occur due to heatwaves or heavy rain, penalties for exceeding completion deadlines will not be imposed on contractors.
Additionally, public contracting agencies are required to ensure that construction companies comply with outdoor work regulations and guidelines, including the 'Occupational Safety and Health Standards' and 'Guidelines for Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses in the Workplace.'
The government expects these guidelines to improve working conditions at public construction sites and help prevent casualties and safety accidents caused by extreme weather.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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