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Golden thread handover checklist

What passes to the accountable person at Gateway 3: as-built information, change records, commissioning evidence and safety information.

Print it blank and fill it in on site, or use it as the structure for your own version. No sign-up, no email, no watermark. A competent person must adapt and approve any document before it is used on a real project.

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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

ItemYesN/AComment
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

ItemGapOwnerDate 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.