Common use of Substantial Completion of the Work Clause in Contracts

Substantial Completion of the Work. or of a designated portion, occurs on the date when the Contractor’s obligations are sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract Documents so that the Owner may occupy or utilize the Project, or a designated portion, for the use for which it is intended. The issuance of a certificate of occupancy is not a prerequisite for Substantial Completion if the inability to obtain the Certificate of Occupancy is due to factors beyond the Contractor’s control. This date shall be confirmed by a certificate of Substantial Completion signed by the Owner and Contractor. The certificate shall state the respective responsibilities of the Owner and Contractor for security, maintenance, heat, utilities, damage to the Work, and insurance. The certificate shall also list the items to be completed or corrected, and establish the time for their completion and correction.