scope:

This European Standard provides guidance on the preparation of private contracts for maintenance work. It can be applied to ? cross-border as well as national company/maintenance contractor relationships, ? the whole range of maintenance services including planning, management and control in addition to maintenance operations, ? every type of item with the exception of computer software unless the software has to be maintained as an integral part of, and together with, technical equipment. It does not ? provide standard forms for maintenance contracts, ? determine rights and obligations between company and maintenance contractor, ? provide rules for agreements with public administrations.