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Site Handover Certificate

This Site Handover Certificate documents the formal transfer of a construction site from the contractor to the client, confirming completion of works and readiness for occupation or further development. It should be used at the conclusion of a construction project.

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{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

SITE HANDOVER CERTIFICATE

**Certificate No.:** {{certificate_number}}

**Date of Issue:** {{date}}

PROJECT DETAILS

**Project Name:** {{project_name}}

**Project Location:** {{project_location}}

**Contract Agreement Date:** {{contract_agreement_date}}

**Contractor:** {{contractor_company_name}}, {{contractor_address}}

**Client:** {{client_company_name}}, {{client_address}}

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION

This is to certify that the construction works for the above-mentioned Project have been completed in accordance with the contract agreement, approved drawings, specifications, and all relevant building codes and regulations.

The site is hereby declared substantially complete and ready for formal handover from the Contractor to the Client.

SITE STATUS AND CONDITIONS

Upon inspection on {{inspection_date}}, the site was found to be in the following condition:

- **Work Completion:** All major works as defined in the contract are completed.

- **Defects List:** A punch list of minor defects/snags (Appendix A) has been compiled and acknowledged by both parties. These items are to be rectified by the Contractor within {{rectification_period}} days.

- **Cleanliness:** The site has been cleared of construction debris and is in a clean and safe condition.

- **Utilities:** All site utilities (water, electricity, sewerage) are functional and tested.

- **Documentation Handed Over:** All required project documentation, including as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and permits, have been handed over to the Client (Appendix B).

HANDOVER DECLARATION

The Contractor, through its authorised representative, {{contractor_representative_name}}, hereby formally hands over the site and completed works to the Client.

The Client, through its authorised representative, {{client_representative_name}}, hereby formally accepts the handover of the site and completed works, subject to the rectification of items listed in Appendix A and ongoing warranty provisions.

WARRANTY PERIOD

The warranty period for the works shall commence from {{handover_date}} and shall run for a period of {{warranty_period}} months, during which the Contractor shall be responsible for rectifying any defects arising due to faulty workmanship or materials, in accordance with the contract terms.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Both parties acknowledge that this certificate constitutes formal completion and handover of the project site, closing the construction phase and initiating the warranty period.

Signatures

_____________________________

**For the Contractor:**

Name: {{contractor_representative_name}}

Title: {{contractor_representative_title}}

Date: {{contractor_signature_date}}

_____________________________

**For the Client:**

Name: {{client_representative_name}}

Title: {{client_representative_title}}

Date: {{client_signature_date}}

_____________________________

**Witnessed by (e.g., Project Manager/Consultant):**

Name: {{witness_name}}

Title: {{witness_title}}

Date: {{witness_signature_date}}

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