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HS&E MAP practice question: CDM 2015 duties (4 of 4)

A. Legal and management A free question from our original HS&E MAP practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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A homeowner (a domestic client) is having an extension built by a builder who uses subcontractors.

Who normally takes on the client duties?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. The principal contractor
  2. B. The homeowner, who must do them all personally
  3. C. The local council
  4. D. Nobody, as CDM doesn't apply to homes
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says for domestic clients the principal contractor normally takes on the client duties as well.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Domestic clients' duties normally pass to the principal contractor.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The council doesn't take on client duties.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. HSE says CDM 2015 applies to all construction work, including domestic projects.

Explanation

CDM applies to domestic projects too. The client duties normally pass to the principal contractor, or to the principal designer by written agreement.

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