CDM Regulations 2015 vs CDM Regulations 2007 [Archived]


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CDM Regulations 2015 vs CDM Regulations 2007 [Archived]


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ThemeKey changes
Client dutiesCDM 2015 is client focussed—the client is ultimately responsible for managing the health and safety of the construction site (SI 2015/51, reg 4), as they are responsible for ensuring the principal designer prepares the health and safety file. They are also responsible for ensuring the maintenance and review of this obligation through the lifetime of the project.
Client duties under CDM 2015 in relation to managing projects are similar to 2007 duties (SI 2007/320, regs 9–10) with the additions that the client must take reasonable steps to ensure the principal designer and contractor are compliant with their duties (SI 2015/51, reg 4(6). Election by clients is also included in client duties under regulation 4 in the 2015 Regulations.
NEW 2015—CDM applies to domestic clients—this
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