Page 413 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

Article 1723. The engineer or architect who

drew up the plans and specifications for a

building is liable for damages if within fifteen

years from the completion of the structure, the

same should collapse by reason of a defect in

those plans and specifications, or due to the

defects in the ground. The contractor is likewise

responsible for the damages if the edifice falls,

within the same period, on account of defects

in the construction or the use of materials of

inferior quality furnished by him, or due to any

violation of the terms of the contract. If the

engineer or architect supervises the

construction, he shall be solidarily liable with

the contractor.

Acceptance of the building, after completion,

does not imply waiver of any of the cause of

action by reason of any defect mentioned in the

preceding paragraph.