Operation and Maintenance Manual

Question 1

What is an operation and maintenance manual?

Answer 1

• The operational and maintenance manual contains the information required for the operation, maintenance, decommissioning and demolition of a building.

Question 2

What is contained within an operation and maintenance manual?

Answer 2

• Description of the works.
• Details of individual elements including manufacturer and item reference.
• Instructions for operation, maintenance and demolition of individual elements.
• Commissioning and testing information.
• Guarantee and warranty information.
• As-built drawings.

Question 3

What is the process for obtaining the operation and maintenance manual?

Answer 3

• A draft version of the document is provided for the client before practical completion.
• The final version of the document is provided following completion of relevant commissioning and testing.