Contractor Management System

Contractor induction briefing

This website provides an induction briefing for contractors entering Norbury House. It sets out building fire safety, and asbestos containing material (ACM) information. This 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 Norbury House Contractor Management System

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

Planning Building, Pluming and Electrical work?

If Residents as individuals are planning Building, Pluming and Electrical work, they should let the Management Committee and SPM know by scanning the QR code or following the link:

Pre work Questionnaire

The purpose of the pre work questionnaire is enable Norbury House Management and, SPM the Managing Agents 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 a member of the management committee or 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

The Management Committee 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 Apartments

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

Asbestos Management during Work

Contractors undertaking work on or in proximity to ACM materials are expected to adopt a precautionary approach to ACM disturbance and exposure, and take suitable precautions to protect themselves and others placed at risk of harm. This includes residents.

HSE guidance on ACMs should be followed at all times.

Refer: Managing ACM Risks at Norbury House

Work Commissioned by SPM and Norbury House Management Committee

Detailed Competency Questionnaire

SPM and Norbury House Management Committee requires Competency Questionnaires to be completed by all employees of contractors 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. Work under 'Approved schemes'. 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).

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