O&M Manuals - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:11, 9 September 2026

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−	Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O&M Manuals) form part of the usual handover documentation and usually include operation and maintenance instructions along with ~~Manufacturers~~ literature, ~~As Built Drawings~~ and ~~Signed Test~~ and ~~Commissioning~~ sheets.	+	Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O&M Manuals) form part of the usual handover documentation and usually include operation and maintenance instructions along with manufacturers' literature, as-built drawings and signed test and commissioning sheets.

	The job spec will usually have details of the expected content and layout of the O&M Manuals but in the event that it doesn't, a rough guide to the content would be something like:		The job spec will usually have details of the expected content and layout of the O&M Manuals but in the event that it doesn't, a rough guide to the content would be something like:
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	# Contractor Details		# Contractor Details
	# Scope of Works		# Scope of Works
−	# ~~Suppliers’~~ Directory	+	# Suppliers' Directory
−	# ~~Manufacturers’~~ Directory	+	# Manufacturers' Directory
−	# ~~Manufacturers’~~ Information	+	# Manufacturers' Information
	# Operation and Maintenance Procedures		# Operation and Maintenance Procedures
	# Recommended Spares		# Recommended Spares
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	# Residual Risk		# Residual Risk
	# Safety Information Relating to any Maintenance / Operation and Tools left on Site		# Safety Information Relating to any Maintenance / Operation and Tools left on Site
−	# ~~Manufacturers’~~ Literature	+	# Manufacturers' Literature

	Volume 3 – Mechanical		Volume 3 – Mechanical

	# Introduction		# Introduction
−	# ~~Subcontractors’~~ Residual Risk	+	# Subcontractors' Residual Risk
	# Scope of Works / Description of Systems		# Scope of Works / Description of Systems
	# Spares and Spares Policy		# Spares and Spares Policy
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	# Testing & Commissioning Details		# Testing & Commissioning Details
	# Record Drawings		# Record Drawings
−	# Manufacturers Directory/ Equipment and Literature	+	# Manufacturers Directory / Equipment and Literature

	Volume 4 – Electrical		Volume 4 – Electrical

	# Introduction		# Introduction
−	# ~~Subcontractors’~~ Residual Risk	+	# Subcontractors' Residual Risk
	# Scope of Works / Description of Systems		# Scope of Works / Description of Systems
	# Spares and Spares Policy		# Spares and Spares Policy
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	# Testing & Commissioning Details		# Testing & Commissioning Details
	# Record Drawings		# Record Drawings
−	# Manufacturers Directory/ Equipment and Literature	+	# Manufacturers Directory / Equipment and Literature

	These sections can easily be combined into one document if space permits.		These sections can easily be combined into one document if space permits.

−	The size and complexity of the O&Ms vary depending upon the size and type of job and the client requirements. If you add BIM, Health and Safety Files, BREEAM BUGs, Non Technical Building Occupier guides, Homeowner Packs and other variations and additions then it all starts to get a bit confusing.	+	The size and complexity of the O&M Manuals vary depending upon the size and type of job and the client requirements. If you add BIM, Health and Safety Files, BREEAM BUGs, Non Technical Building Occupier guides, Homeowner Packs and other variations and additions then it all starts to get a bit confusing.
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		+	Increasingly, O&M information is being produced and maintained digitally alongside, or instead of, traditional paper-based volumes, with asset information delivered as structured data under ISO 19650-3 to feed directly into a client's asset information model or computer-aided facilities management system.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* BIM and facilities management.		* BIM and facilities management.
	* BS 8210:2020 facilities maintenance management code of practice.		* BS 8210:2020 facilities maintenance management code of practice.
−	* BS EN 15221.
−	* BSRIA updates Handover and O&M manuals.
	* Building information modelling.		* Building information modelling.
	* Building manager.		* Building manager.
	* Computer aided facilities management.		* Computer aided facilities management.
	* Computerised managed maintenance system CMMS.		* Computerised managed maintenance system CMMS.
−	* Design, build, finance, maintain DBFM.
	* Facilities management audit FMA.		* Facilities management audit FMA.
−	* Facility condition assessment FCA.
−	* Facility condition index FCI.
−	* Facility Management Technology
−	* Facility procurement standards.
−	* FM Navigate.
	* Hard facilities management.		* Hard facilities management.
	* ISO 41001:2018.		* ISO 41001:2018.
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	* Maintenance.		* Maintenance.
	* Maintenance contracts - a guide to best practice for procurement.		* Maintenance contracts - a guide to best practice for procurement.
−	* Maintenance Repair Operations MRO.
	* NEC4 Facilities Management Contract.		* NEC4 Facilities Management Contract.
	* Operation, maintenance and training (OMT).		* Operation, maintenance and training (OMT).

Designing Buildings at 17:01, 1 December 2022

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	The size and complexity of the O&Ms vary depending upon the size and type of job and the client requirements. If you add BIM, Health and Safety Files, BREEAM BUGs, Non Technical Building Occupier guides, Homeowner Packs and other variations and additions then it all starts to get a bit confusing.		The size and complexity of the O&Ms vary depending upon the size and type of job and the client requirements. If you add BIM, Health and Safety Files, BREEAM BUGs, Non Technical Building Occupier guides, Homeowner Packs and other variations and additions then it all starts to get a bit confusing.

−	Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* Asset management.		* Asset management.

O&M I.T.Ltd. www.oandmit.co.uk at 16:44, 1 December 2022

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	Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.		Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.

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O&M I.T.Ltd. www.oandmit.co.uk at 16:39, 1 December 2022

2022-12-01T16:39:53Z

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	Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.		Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.

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Designing Buildings at 10:13, 3 August 2022

2022-08-03T10:13:12Z

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	Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.		Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.

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	* Sustainability in facility management.		* Sustainability in facility management.

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Example]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Template]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Procurement]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Example]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Template]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Operations]] [[Category:Procurement]]

Editor at 07:07, 18 July 2022

2022-07-18T07:07:46Z

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	Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.		Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.

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Editor at 07:07, 18 July 2022

2022-07-18T07:07:17Z

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	Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.		Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.

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		+	Related articles on Designing Buildings
		+
		+	* Asset management.
		+	* BIM and facilities management.
		+	* BS 8210:2020 facilities maintenance management code of practice.
		+	* BS EN 15221.
		+	* BSRIA updates Handover and O&M manuals.
		+	* Building information modelling.
		+	* Building manager.
		+	* Computer aided facilities management.
		+	* Computerised managed maintenance system CMMS.
		+	* Design, build, finance, maintain DBFM.
		+	* Facilities management audit FMA.
		+	* Facility condition assessment FCA.
		+	* Facility condition index FCI.
		+	* Facility Management Technology
		+	* Facility procurement standards.
		+	* FM Navigate.
		+	* Hard facilities management.
		+	* ISO 41001:2018.
		+	* Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management IWFM.
		+	* Maintenance.
		+	* Maintenance contracts - a guide to best practice for procurement.
		+	* Maintenance Repair Operations MRO.
		+	* NEC4 Facilities Management Contract.
		+	* Operation, maintenance and training (OMT).
		+	* Operational costs.
		+	* Performance gap.
		+	* Service level specification.
		+	* Soft facilities management.
		+	* Sustainability in facility management.

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Example]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Template]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Procurement]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Example]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Template]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Procurement]]

Editor at 07:03, 18 July 2022

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	Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.		Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.

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Denaploy at 12:49, 13 July 2022

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Denaploy at 12:47, 13 July 2022

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	Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.		Luckily, if you wish to sub out the O&M Manual and other Handover Documentation then there are specialist companies who will do a good job at a reasonable price or simply advise you on the best way forward.

−	-- Denaploy Manuals - www.denaploymanuals.co.uk<br />	+	Denaploy Manuals - www.denaploymanuals.co.uk<br />
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