Section six - additional works and Variation Orders (VOs)

Agreement to the payment of grant aid in respect of additional or unforeseen work cannot be given by a Building Control Officer or Occupational Therapist.

6.1 - All additional or unforeseen work or a change of contractor must immediately be notified to the grant officer and client. The client should be notified to explain that the Variation Order may result in an increase in the charge on a property on completion of the adaptations. There is no commitment on the part of the district council to pay for such works until specific written agreement is given for the Variation Order and is subject to the maximum grant allowed.

6.2 - Agreement is subject to both the provision of a specification of the additional works from the agent together with a reasonable price for the work from the contractor on site and sufficient funds being available to the district council.

6.3 - District council will be focussed on ensuring that VOs are completed within 1 working day. A prompt response will be provided through district council -  It is recognised that delays in funding approval for variations increases the risk of lost working days on site and potentially increases the delay for the client in receipt of the service.

6.4 - All variation requests must be followed up in writing, detailing the works and costs.