ABSTRACT
When the architect is of the opinion that practical completion has been achieved and the contractor has provided all the information necessary for the health and safety file, the architect must issue a certificate to that effect, stating the date of practical completion (SBC clause 2.30, IC/ICD clause 2.21, MW clause 2.9 and MWD clause 2.10). Under DB, there is no certificate. When the Works have reached practical completion and the information for the health and safety file has been provided by the contractor, the employer must issue a written statement to that effect. It is treated as a matter of fact, not opinion.
