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Hello All,
Would the like-for-like replacement of all light fittings in a commercial building constitute as construction works, therefore subject to the CDM Regulations, or would it be deemed as maintenance?
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By my understanding, what you suggest wouldn't fall into the definition of construction work under Reg 3 of CDM.
Have a read at the ACOP though just to double check.
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Thanks for the reply Alex,
It does state in Appendix 1 that construction work includes;
(e) the installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair or removal of mechanical, electrical, gas, compressed air, hydraulic, telecommunications, computer or similar services which are normally fixed within or to a structure,
but I just wanted to get the general opinion to my particular situation from others.
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Aye, but in that case it's got to depend on the duration and details of the project, in terms of access and re-location of staff etc.
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You have answered your own question - maintenance is included in construction work and thus CDM applies. The extent and the management needs then depends on the size of the job. I have seen commercial buildings with atriums 84ft high and lighting set at the top!!
Bob
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An adequate management system is needed irrespective and such things as work at height, electricity at work etc. still apply so it does not really matter if it is / or if it is not CDM, unless the notification parameters apply; which looking at your posting is doubtful
In my view I agree with Bob -L's comments as this goes beyond a small day to day maintenance job that does not make it a CDM job into a substantial none day to day maintenance job which does make it into a CDM job
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