Question juridique clé
Whether the defect complaint was timely under SIA Norm 118 for originally completed or repaired work
Solution extraite
The appellant did not prove that the defects concerned the 1999 repaired parts or that, for hidden defects in the original work, notice was given immediately after discovery.
Motifs extraits
Under SIA 118, defects discovered within the warranty period may be complained of at any time, while hidden defects discovered later must be notified immediately. The appellant failed to substantiate which category the cracked tiles fell into and when the serious defect was discovered and reported.