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5.5.6.26 Obtain the contractor’s forecast date for Practical Completion
and advise the client of the procedures.
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5.5.6.27 Initiate pre-completion checks on the works and make records of CA
outstanding items.
Any lists are for the benefit of the design team and the client, and
not normally for issue to the contractor. Under JCT traditional forms,
quality control on site, snagging, etc. is entirely the responsibility of the
contractor.
5.5.6.28 When completion is near, make sure that the contractor is fully
aware that commissioning must be completed and operating
manuals available before the building is handed over.
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5.5.6.29 Identify responsibility for commissioning, testing and witnessing
of engineering services and ensure they are carried out
according to the provisions of the Building Contract.
5.5.6.30 Check that information relating to the Health and Safety File and
operating and maintenance manuals is complete and ready for
handing over to the CDM coordinator.
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5.5.6.31 Make sure that operating manuals have been properly checked
and are ready by the time of handover.
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5.5.6.32 Cooperate with the CDM coordinator, who will want to make sure CA
that the Health and Safety File has been compiled and is ready at
the time of handover.
5.5.6.33 Issue the certificate of Practical Completion in accordance with
the provisions of the Building Contract.
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Certify Practical Completion only when, in your opinion, this state has
been attained. Be very wary of pressure from the contractor or client to
certify Practical Completion early – the consequences can be serious for
all concerned.
5.5.6.34 Hold a formal handover meeting, if the terms of appointment or
Building Contract require it.
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