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Decennial liability
Ten years of commitment, cover that follows.
Law 059-13 and article 769 of the Dahir of Obligations and Contracts impose decennial cover on constructors: repair of damage compromising the stability of the work or rendering it unfit for purpose, for ten years from handover. Quote-based pricing.
Constructors, construction companies, architects and project managers (law 059-13, art. 769 D.O.C.).
01 — At a glance
Decennial liability is a legal obligation on constructors. It covers damage compromising the stability of the work, or affecting one of its constituent elements so as to render it unfit for purpose. The cover runs for ten years from handover of the work.
02 — Regulatory framework
Compulsory cover for constructors, contractors and architects (law 059-13, art. 769 D.O.C.)
Tout constructeur, entrepreneur ou architecte participant à des projets de construction est tenu de souscrire une assurance RC Décennale (loi 059-13 ; article 769 du D.O.C).
03 — Key points
- Damage to the work
- Stability of the work
- Unfitness for purpose