Contract Works Insurance: Stainless steel piping failures

May 2010 |

A number of claims have been encountered with respect to deterioration and failures of welds and joints in stainless steel piping.  Often times, a deterioration in the piping itself is observed and the occurrence of 'pin holes' noted.

Failures of this nature lead to a number of issues when considering whether a contract works policy is likely to respond (in whole or in part) to reinstate the damage either to the pipework itself or damage which may be occasioned in consequence thereof.

by Patrick Mead, Partner | pmead@carternewell.com

Constructive Notes, May 2010