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What it regulates
Regulates business requirements, limits on subcontracting chains, records and occupational safety training on construction sites.
Who it applies to
Construction contracts covered by Article 2, including building, excavation, repair, maintenance and demolition. This record focuses on occupational health and safety requirements and does not cover the entire employment-contract regime.
Key provisions
Demonstrate productive and preventive organisation, resources and safety training for managers and workers; check the required registration in the Register of Accredited Companies.
Article 4Control subcontracting levels and the specific restrictions on self-employed workers and mainly labour-supplying businesses; exceptional additional levels require the article’s conditions and records.
Article 5Monitor compliance by subcontractors and self-employed workers, particularly accreditation, registration and chain limits; this duty goes beyond exchanging paperwork.
Article 7Each contractor must keep the Subcontracting Book on site with the required entries and access, including delivery of the safety and health plan and coordination instructions.
Article 8Ensure safety training is necessary and appropriate for each job or function, taking account of programmes and accreditation systems established by applicable collective bargaining.
Article 10History and versions
Initial publication: 19/10/2006 · Initial entry into force: 19/04/2007
BOE-A-2006-18205Royal Decree-law 32/2021 amended the third additional provision on employment contracts in construction. Law 25/2009 amended Article 4(2) and (4) on requirements for contractors and subcontractors. Royal Decree 1109/2007 implemented the law, including registration, training and the Subcontracting Book. It is an implementing measure, not a repeal of the law.
Royal Decree-law 32/2021 amended the third additional provision on employment contracts in construction.
BOE-A-2021-21788Law 25/2009 amended Article 4(2) and (4) on requirements for contractors and subcontractors.
BOE-A-2009-20725Royal Decree 1109/2007 implemented the law, including registration, training and the Subcontracting Book. It is an implementing measure, not a repeal of the law.
BOE-A-2007-15766All text versions recorded by the BOE
| Publication | Effective date | Official reference | Affected provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/10/2006 | 19/04/2007 | BOE-A-2006-18205 | Preamble, Chapter I, Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Chapter II, Article 4, Article 5, Article 6, Article 7, Article 8, Article 9, Article 10, Article 11, Additional provision first, Additional provision second, Additional provision third, Transitional provision first, Transitional provision second, Final provision first, Final provision second, Final provision third, Signature, Annex |
| 23/12/2009 | 27/12/2009 | BOE-A-2009-20725 | Article 4 |
| 30/12/2021 | 31/12/2021 | BOE-A-2021-21788 | Additional provision third |
Transitional provisions and application notes
The first transitional provision excluded sites started before 19 April 2007 from Articles 4 and 5 requirements. This is a historical scope rule, not a waiver for new projects.
Transitional provision firstThe temporary record sheet applied pending regulations for the Subcontracting Book; these were adopted through Royal Decree 1109/2007. It does not replace the required book today.
Transitional provision second
Official BOE legal relationships
Earlier references (2)
- Amends · BOE-A-2000-15060
- Cites · BOE-A-1995-24292
Subsequent references (3)
- Amended by · BOE-A-2021-21788
- Amended by · BOE-A-2009-20725
- Implemented by · BOE-A-2007-15766
