At completion, a number of significant documents are handed over from the contractor to the client. The contract administrator, acting on behalf of the client, needs to ensure first, that these documents are available, and second, that they are of the necessary quality. The documents may comprise the following:
• the documents for incorporation into the health and safety file;
• 'as built' drawings, together with all relevant specifications, and so on;
• the operation and maintenance manual, containing details of maintenance;
• schedules, operating instructions and manufacturers' details;
• warranties and guarantees from suppliers;
• copies of statutory authority approvals and consents; and
• testing and commissioning documentation.