§ 29-82. Maintenance provisions in bond.

(a)

Every contractor licensed under this article shall be bound and obligated to construct all work, and use such materials in the construction thereof, so that the same shall be and remain for and during a period of not less than one (1) year from and after the date of completion in good, sound, smooth and serviceable condition and free from all cracks, breaks, disintegration, undue wear, scaling or departures from true line or grade, or other defects which might impair the permanence or usefulness of the work; however, such cracks as may appear in expansion joints, or cuts between blocks, shall not be deemed to be defects unless in the opinion of the director of building inspections such cracks are excessive in opening or deflection of surface.

(b)

Each such bond issued pursuant to this article shall continue in effect for and during the maintenance period of one (1) year as to all work constructed or commenced in good faith on the ground during the period of the license in connection with which the bond may be given.

(Code 1959, §§ 35-76, 35-77; Ord. No. 40639, § 1(16), (17), 4-27-72)