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IMPORTANT?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3  \nABOUT OMTRAK………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3  \nCONTACT DETAILS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3  \nGETTING STARTED?…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4  \nWHO SHOULD PREPARE THE MANUALS?…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4  \nWHAT ARE THE ROLES IN PREPARING AND FINALISING THE MANUALS?………………………………………………………………………………………4  \nWHAT TABLE OF CONTENTS SHOULDIUSE?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5  \nARE THERE ANY STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS?…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5  \nABOUT STANDARDS AND O&M MANUALS?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5  \nARE THERE ANY CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS?…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5  \nARE THERE ANY ESD REQUIREMENTS?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5  \nHOW MANY MANUALS ARE NEEDED?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6  \nWHAT AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION IS NEEDED?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6  \nWHAT FORMAT SHOULDIUSE FOR THE MANUALS?…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7  \nIS THERE A“GREEN”APPROACH TO O&M MANUALS?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7  \nWHAT ELECTRONIC FORMATS SHOULDI USE?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7  \nHARD COPY MANUALS?…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8  \nWHAT SHOULD EACH TRADE INCLUDE IN THE MANUALS?………………………………………………………………………………………………………8  \nATTACHMENT 1-REGULATORY APPROACHES LEGIONELLA…………………………………………………………………………………………………10  \nATTACHMENT 2-ESSENTIAL FIRE SAFETY MEASURES……………………………………………………………………………………………1  \nWEBFM PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND FM MANAGEMEN……………………………………………12  \nDisclaimer  \n## Are O&M Manuals Important?\n\nAs buildings become more technologically advanced,owners and end users are demanding fromContractors a much higher level of detail and improved quality of information to ensure they get the bestoperating and maintenance outcomes from their new facility.A US report showed approx 65 to 85%ofthe cost of a new building occurred after handover¹.  \nO&M Manuals are also integral to meeting legal obligations for health and safety,essential services,dutyof care and the like.The advent of“Green Buildings”or ESD (Environmentally Sustainable Designs)hasalso raised the stakes as commercial leases can be linked to maintaining the Green Rating.  \nWhen you realise the expensive part is not building but operating and maintaining the new assets youcan understand the frustration of Owners and Facility Managers when O&M Manuals are not complete,poorly presented,or inadequate for the task.  \nThis booklet seeks to provide some guidance to contractors,project managers and clients on the formatand content of O&M manuals that add value and is a “no surprises”approach to avoid disputes afterhandover.  \n## About OMTRAK\n\nOMTrak is an award winning Internet based system that allows builders,contractors and owners todevelop their operations and maintenance manuals online to save time and money.  \nThe system willproduce complete electronic O&M Manuals and hard copies as needed.  \nThe benefits include you can progressively load data,have it checked before completion and the FacilityManager is produced with a complete asset schedule for ongoing asset management.  \n## Contact Details\n\nEmail contact@omtrak.comWeb www.omtrak.com  \nGetting Started?  \nO&M manuals are usually the last thing considered in the delivery of new works.This is usually driven bythe contract and the culture in the construction industry  \nThe best time to start O&M manuals is around the commencement of the works or when all major servicesub contracts are let.This allows contractors,project managers and the client the opportunity to establishthe requirements for the O&M 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