Do not begin fit-out work on drawings or verbal consent alone. Confirm permitted use, landlord and building approval, required authority filings, contractor documents, utility capacity, safety procedures, insurance, work hours, completion evidence and reinstatement terms in writing.
Which documents should be approved?
- drawings and specifications;
- structural and services changes;
- contractor and insurance records;
- building access plan;
- authority submissions where required.
What should completion include?
- inspection and testing;
- as-built records;
- warranties and manuals;
- defect schedule;
- signed handover.
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Approve the full scope before mobilization.
Keep every approval and completion record with the lease.
Explore commercial propertyFrequently asked questions
Should work start before written approval?
No. Confirm landlord, building and authority requirements before mobilization.
Who owns the completed fit-out?
The lease and approval documents should state ownership and reinstatement obligations.
Should contractors follow building rules?
Yes. Record access, hours, safety, insurance and waste procedures.
Sources & References
- Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning
- Department of Business Development
- Royal Thai Government Gazette
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