Contractor Management System

Contractor induction briefing

This website provides an induction briefing for contractors entering the building. It sets out building fire safety information. and includes how risks of fire and damage to the buildings fabric can be minimised, the need to evidence compliance with Building Regulations, and the action to take if a fire is caused or discovered.

The Altus House Contractor Management System

A contractor management system is in place to facilitate compliance with the Building Safety Regulations, and contractor and resident safety.

Pre work Questionnaire.

The purpose of the pre work questionnaire is enable the Manging Agents SPM to see:

Who is on the premises and their level of competence.
When the work is being completed.
Where the work is taking place.
What work is being completed. (applies to all work including work undertaken in a residents flat).

To access the pre-work questionnaire please follow the link or scan the QR Code:

Contractor daily 'sign in and sign-out'

Contractors are required to sign in and sign out of the building on a daily basis. To do so please scan the link or scan the QR Code below:

Hot Work

Visiting contractors should be aware that no activity that generates heat, smoke, flame, or sparks is to be carried out without the prior authorisation of the managing agents. If hot works are to be carried out, then a hot work permit should be issued.

NOTE: Hot work generating sparks includes the use of a Grinder

Building Control Approval

SPM as Accountable Persons recognises that other than 'exempt', 'scheme' and 'minor' work, construction work undertaken will require approval by an appropriately qualified Building Inspector belonging to a Building Control Approval Body. This includes remedial fire stopping work and fire door replacement.

Work will require appointment of:

A Principal Designer (PD Build) to Plan, Manage and Monitor the Design.
A Principal Designer (CDM - Health and Safety) to develop the Health and Safety plan for the work and Plan, Manage and Monitor safety during the construction phase.
A Principal Contractor to plan, manage and monitor the building work.

Work Commissioned by Residents in Their Flats

Those appointed to undertake work for residents should as appropriate be registered on Approved Competency Registers and members of Third Party Certification Schemes. For example electrical work.

All Contractors arriving at the premises including those undertaking 'Minor Work' such as refurbishing kitchens, bathrooms, replacing carpets, showers and baths must:

Complete the pre work questionnaire
Sign 'in' and 'out' on a daily basis.

It is recommended individuals have evidence of Basic Asbestos Awareness Training

Work Commissioned by SPM

Detailed Competency Questionnaire

SPM requires Competency Questionnaires to be completed by all employees of contractors they appoint that undertake building work.

Please scan the QR Code or follow the link: Competency Questionnaire

NOTE: The competency assessment does not apply to work undertaken for residents in their own flats. The obligation is on residents to check on the competency of those that they employ.

(https://www.gov.uk/guidance/competent-person-scheme-current-schemes-and-how-schemes-are-authorised).