Building Safety Act template, free to use
Golden thread handover checklist
What passes to the accountable person at Gateway 3: as-built information, change records, commissioning evidence and safety information.
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Golden thread handover checklist
Free template from thebuildingsafetyact.com. To be reviewed and approved by a competent person.
Project details
| Project: | Building control approval reference: |
| Principal contractor: | Principal designer: |
| Accountable person / PAP: | Handover date: |
Information handed over
| Item | Yes | N/A | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| As-built drawings reflecting what was constructed | |||
| Structural design and calculations | |||
| Fire strategy, as built | |||
| Fire and emergency file | |||
| Change control log, complete and reconciled | |||
| Product datasheets and classification reports for installed materials | |||
| Inspection and test records (ITP outputs) | |||
| Photographic records of concealed work | |||
| Commissioning certificates for all safety systems | |||
| Integration testing evidence for fire safety systems | |||
| Operation and maintenance manuals | |||
| Statutory certificates (electrical, gas, lifts, sprinklers) | |||
| Residual risk information for future work | |||
| Key building information for registration |
Format and access
| Format of information: | Location / system: |
| Access arrangements for the accountable person: | Version control arrangements: |
Gaps identified and plan to close
| Item | Gap | Owner | Date due |
|---|---|---|---|
Handover sign-off
| Handed over by: | Signature: |
| Date: | Received by (PAP): |
| Signature: | Date: |
Free template from thebuildingsafetyact.com. This is a starting template, not professional advice. It must be reviewed, amended and approved by a competent person for the specific task, site and conditions before use. The Building Safety Act site and AI Metric Ltd accept no liability for its use.