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Engineer and Main Contractor

Request for taking-over certificate

Main ContractorEngineer
Clause
FIDIC 1999 Red BookSub-Clause 10.1
Time limit
Not earlier than 14 days before the works are expected to be complete; the Engineer responds within 28 days
Format
WordLanguage: English
Stage
Post-contract: 7. Handover and closeRoute: Both routes
Procurement routeApplies to the Employer, consultants and Main Contractor

The Employer designs through its consultant, tenders complete drawings and bills, and the contractor builds. FIDIC 1999 Red Book.

What this document does

  • Applies for taking over with the completion evidence and the list of minor outstanding work.
  • Sent by the Main Contractor to the Engineer.
  • Written to FIDIC 1999 Red Book, Sub-Clause 10.1.
  • Time limit: Not earlier than 14 days before the works are expected to be complete; the Engineer responds within 28 days.
  • Goes with: Taking-over certificate
  • Step 5 of 14 in the Handover, defects and close-out process.

What you get

Where it sits in the processes

Handover, defects and close-out, step 5 of 14View all
BeforeCivil Defence inspection and completion certificate checklist
This documentRequest for taking-over certificate
AfterSnag list and joint inspection record