JCT Intermediate: temporary protection ?

[bmj1]

Hi all,

 

I have a question, and will be grateful for advice.

 

In A JCT Intermediate Building Contract, where:

• The contractor has charged for "Temporary Protection" as part of their preliminaries; and
• Where a named sub-contractor has laid flooring; and
• The Main Contractor has been paid Overhead & Profit on this item

 

- Who is responsible for organising temporary protection of the floor, and liable for the cost ?

 

E.g:

• The Main Contractor; or
• The Client

 

Thank you in advance

[Jilly]

Sounds like you think the contractor should pay. 
I wouldn’t fall out over it, I would be doing everything I could to protect my beautiful  floor, with the best will in the world, some trades don’t treat a site like they would their own home.