Common use of IDLE TIME Clause in Contracts

IDLE TIME. When the plant is prevented by prolonged inclement weather from working for a complete week, the charge shall be two thirds of the hire rate or such other idle time rate as stated in the Offer. If the plant works for any time during the guaranteed hire period then the whole of that guaranteed minimum period shall be charged as working time. In any case no period less than one day shall be reckoned as idle time save for as provided in Clause 18(e). Where an ‘All-in’ rate is charged, idle time is charged on the machine element only. Full rate will be charged for the operator.

IDLE TIME. i. When the plant is prevented by prolonged inclement weather from working for a complete week, the charge shall be two thirds of the hire rate or such other idle time rate as stated in the Offer. If the plant works for any time during the guaranteed hire period then the whole of that guaranteed minimum period shall be charged as working time. In any case no period less than one day shall be reckoned as idle time save for as provided in Clause 18(e). Where an ‘All-in’ rate is charged, idle time is charged on the machine element only. Full rate will be charged for the operator.