The Scheme for Construction Contracts in Northern Ireland Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999

Powers of the adjudicator

19.—(1) The adjudicator shall reach his decision not later than–

(a) 28 days after the date of the referral notice mentioned in paragraph 7(1);

(b) 42 days after the date of the referral notice if the referring party so consents; or

(c) such period exceeding 28 days after the referral notice as the parties to the dispute may, after the giving of that notice, agree.

(2) Where the adjudicator fails, for any reason, to reach his decision in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)–

(a) any of the parties to the dispute may serve a fresh notice under paragraph 1 and shall request an adjudicator to act in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 7; and

(b) if requested by the new adjudicator and insofar as it is reasonably practicable, the parties shall supply him with copies of all documents which they had made available to the previous adjudicator.

(3) As soon as possible after he has reached a decision, the adjudicator shall deliver a copy of that decision to each of the parties to the contract.