BS 5975 2019 Extract - Flipbook - Page 39
BRITISH STANDARD
BS 5975:2019
7.1.3
The client9s procedure should ensure client-appointed contractors are informed that they should
provide their procedure to the PC9s DI for approval before undertaking the management of their
own temporary works and should work to the PC9s procedure in the event that approval is not given.
In addition, the contractor should be informed that the contractor9s TWC should work under the
direction of the PC9s TWC where temporary works9 interfaces have to be managed.
7.1.4
If the client fails to appoint a PD the client should fulfil the duties of the PD, in relation to the
development and implementation of a PD9s procedure for temporary works (see 8.5).
7.1.5
7.2
If the client fails to appoint a PC, the client should fulfil the duties of the PC and should develop
and implement a PC9s procedure for temporary works (see Clause 9). This should include the
appointment of a PC9s TWC.
Clients appointing contractors other than PCs
7.2.1
Where the client directly appoints a contractor, other than the PC, where temporary works are
involved in the contract, the contractual obligations and responsibilities should be carefully
considered, detailed and communicated. Although the client is responsible for the contractor, the PC's
DI should have ultimate control of the management of all temporary works on the project, in spite of
the fact that the PC has no contract with the contractor.
7.2.2
The client should take into account at a minimum the following when appointing the
client contractor:
7.3
7.3.1
7.3.2
a)
the contractor9s procedures, competence of contractor, the contractor9s designer and proposals
for design checking, including competence of any checking organization;
b)
acknowledgement that the appointed PC has ultimate decision on design check category,
construction risk category etc.;
c)
the client should not place commercial or contractual constraints on the PC's ultimate
responsibility; and
d)
acceptance that the PC appoints a PC's TWC and that the PC's TWC or PC's TWS (subject to limits
of authority) can be the final signatory on permits.
Client's DI
Clients should establish and maintain a procedure to control those aspects of temporary works
(and associated risks) for which they have responsibility or can constrain or influence. The senior
person responsible is defined as the client's DI (see 6.1.2).
The client9s DI should establish a procedure detailing how the main items for which the client has
responsibility should be managed. The main items to be addressed are as follows.
a)
The PD and PC and any other organization directly employed by the client should have in place a
temporary works procedure in accordance with the recommendations of this British Standard.
b)
The client's DI should ensure that the PD's and PC's procedure(s) for the control of temporary
works are being implemented.
NOTE 1 Implementation can be checked either by using the client9s own staff during the contract, by using a
consultant or an independent third-party audit and/or certification scheme.
c)
d)
Any assets belonging to the client or third party that might be affected by any temporary works
should be identified.
Any requirement for review or formal acceptance of the temporary works by the client, including
design brief and/or design statement and/or design output should be defined.
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