These Regulations shall not apply to works executed pursuant to. Transport, digital, energy and utility networks are vital for jobs, businesses, and economic growth. Unless you specifically require a larger buffer, there is no need to add buffers around your work area. Safety at Street Works and Road Works - A Code of Practice, Code of Practice for the Co-ordination of Works in Roads, Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Roads, Measures Necessary where Apparatus is affected by Major Works - June 1992, Office of the Scottish Road Works Commissioner. But they also have a profound impact on peoples daily lives. %%EOF 11.2.1 Section 146 of NRSWA provides that where road works authorities are satisfied that a road in their area is likely to become a public road, they may make a declaration to that effect. $sXV5,#7Zq$M}V@0tYkKEsXx*Lk\^~=G{O[o&lDpkl%%b*V8JiAr$8}v #NQvBi$[` tA?IpNB"=5%#no7Kb w6Y%g Undertakers should check whether any further dispensation is required well before the works are due to start. A vehicle entirely within the coned-off area of the site may require a larger coned-off area than would otherwise be the case. 0000066331 00000 n Basic site layouts are shown in the Code of Practice on Safety at Street Works and Road Works. 1 0 obj For works on footpaths and cycle tracks the duration of the Order is restricted to 6 months. endobj 11.3.10 Undertakers are required by section 125 of NRSWA to carry on and complete their works "with all such despatch as is reasonably practicable" and road works authorities may require unreasonably lengthy obstructions to be mitigated or discontinued. This Code of Practice is intended to help road works authorities carry out their duty to co-ordinate works in the road under section 118 of NRSWA, and undertakers to fulfil their duty to co-operate in this process under section 119 of NRSWA. "the Code" means the Code of Practice entitled "Measures Necessary where Apparatus is affected by Major Works (Diversionary Works)" dated June 1992, and approved by the Secretary of. If you have any queries please email streetworks.queries@dft.gsi.gov.uk. <> 0000065099 00000 n 11.8.1 A works vehicle may be parked in a works site provided that it is necessary for carrying out those works. 11.3.4 The works under such an Order may last for up to 18 months. %PDF-1.6 % The HAUC(UK) APP: the latest safety information in your pocket, HAUC(UK) Working Group - Diversionary Works, This group support and monitors the close co-operation and co-ordination between the promoting authority and undertaker through the provisions of the Diversionary Works Code, Infrastructure is the backbone of the economy vital to jobs, economic growth, and quality of life for people across the UK. The code provides practical guidance on the responsibilities of authorities and undertakers. (iv) In cases where diversionary works are involved, all relevant authorities and undertakers must comply with the requirements of the Code of Practice for Measures Necessary where Apparatus is affected by Major Works (Diversionary Works) and HAUC (UK) Advice Note No 2010/1 Diversionary Works. 0000066622 00000 n 0000065442 00000 n It is our intention to conduct the review in a transparent and inclusive way, working with the devolved governments in delivering a framework for change balancing the needs of asset owners, authority project delivery and public purse burdens. 7.(1)In a case where, under these Regulations, an undertaker is liable to make a payment to an authority or an authority is liable to make a payment to an undertaker in relation to diversionary works there shall be taken into account in favour of the authority. (2)Where an undertakers apparatus is moved by the authority at the request of the undertaker and solely because of a change in the type of highway construction, not involving an alteration in the depth of cover to a depth of less or greater than the acceptable depth referred to in Appendix B to the Code, the undertaker shall pay to the authority the allowable costs incurred by the authority in moving the apparatus. Noticing must reflect this. 5 0 obj (as the case may be) of the allowable costs to the authority: regulation 4. The procedure to be used by undertakers when applying to use portable light signals is detailed in RAUC(S) Advice Note 8 - Portable Light Signals. It is the first of its kind: rooted in the expert advice of the highly respected National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and responding to its ground-breaking 2018 assessment of the countrys infrastructure needs. The functions of the Secretary of State under sections 85 and 104 are transferred, so far as exercisable in relation to Wales, to the National Assembly for Wales by the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999 (S.I. oJ8w!h4a^L4.u;OOn._% a0-7Ka,O@~X %g (;#}3V%k{is&@gH;8W4;(vr#`e. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. endobj 11.2.2 This Code applies to prospective public roads just as it does to public roads. of the allowable costs of the diversionary works; (b)in other cases where payment is made in accordance with regulation 8(1), a sum equal to 82 per cent. 0000002892 00000 n 0000066531 00000 n E1lzb(Bn For roads with a speed limit of more than 40 mph, Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual should be consulted. Learn more Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) This Code is approved by the Department to give practical advice where an undertakers apparatus in a street is or may be affected by major road works, bridge works or transport works. The Street Works Codes of Practice detail the workings of the legislation. 378 49 There are also some minor and drafting changes. 11.3.12 General Direction 53 of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 states that portable light signals may be placed for the control of vehicular traffic only if permission is given in writing by the roads authority, or orally in an urgent situation if followed by written confirmation. in the case of major works consisting of major bridge works comprising a replacement of the bridge, not more than 10 years; in the case of any other major works, not more than 5 years. a sum equal to 7.5 per cent. <> Fairer, Faster, Greener is the strapline and it sets out the Governments ambitions in driving investment and change within the UK. We follow the process set out in the New Roads & Streetworks Act 1991 (NRSWA) and its code of practice. Transport, digital, energy and utility networks are vital for jobs, businesses, and economic growth. costs incurred in preparing the initial set of plans and estimates in relation to those diversionary works (but not in preparing any further plans and estimates which the authority may require); where the major works are major transport works (other than major bridge works or section 86(3) (a) to (g) works) and payment is made in accordance with regulation 8(1), a sum equal to 92.5 per cent. 6 0 obj 4.(1)Where, because of major works initiated by an authority, the authority executes diversionary works, the undertaker shall, subject to paragraph (2), pay to the authority, (a)where the major works are major transport works other than those which. The Code recommends model procedures for dealing with diversionary works from the early planning stages, He has made a significant contribution to the finalisation of government sponsored Codes of Practice, regulations and impact assessments. 0000003738 00000 n Collapse. (a)where the major works are major transport works (other than major bridge works or section 86(3) (a) to (g) works) and payment is made in accordance with regulation 8(1), a sum equal to 92.5 per cent. stream It contains a Code of Practice for Diversionary Works. Advice on changes to street works permit schemes required by 1 October 2015 issued. Added new statutory guidance on permit schemes. In recent years Alison has been involved in a number of street and road works policy development groups including: Streetworks Policy & Compliance Manager - Openreach. Neos Networks will respond one of two ways: Depending on the complexity of your scheme, we aim to provide a response to initial enquiries (C2) within 10 working days, budget estimates (C3) within 20 working days and detailed estimates (C4) within 25 working days. 11.4.1 Undertakers are under an obligation under section 140 of NRSWA to maintain their apparatus in the road to the reasonable satisfaction of the road works authority, having regard to the safety and convenience of traffic and the structure of the road and the integrity of apparatus in it. This Code of Practice is issued by the Secretary of State for Transport and Welsh Ministers under section 65 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) and section 174 of the Highways Act 1980, by Scottish Ministers under section 124 of the NRSWA, and by the Department for Regional Development (Northern Ireland) under article 25 of the Sites with alternate one-way vehicular flows are referred to as shuttle working. 0000066378 00000 n If they take longer than this, the highway authority may impose an overrun charge, so utilities are incentivised to complete their works on time. NRSWA: National Codes (Reinstatement Specification, Co-ordination, Inspections, Signing and Guarding and Diversionary Works). 11.4.6 It is important that only the responsible undertaker, or a specialist contractor working on their behalf, investigates suspected damaged or defective Undertaker's apparatus. where the major works are major transport works other than those which. to accommodate the undertakers apparatus in the bridge. Decisions taken today on new rail lines, power plants, or road upgrades, will affect lives and livelihoods for decades to come. of those costs are paid by the authority as provided in regulation 8. of the allowable costs of the diversionary works; (c)in all other cases, the allowable costs of the diversionary works. These Regulations replace and revoke (as respects England) the Street Works (Sharing of Costs of Works) Regulations 1992 (S.I. In the case of works initiated by a person other than an authority in its capacity as such or an undertaker, the foregoing rules apply to diversionary works depending on whether they are executed by the authority or the undertaker, but allowance must be made in full for any contribution agreed to be made towards the costs of those diversionary works: regulation 5. The charges should be imposed as set out in chapter 10 of the code of practice for the co-ordination of street works and works for road purposes and related matters. C1, C2, etc. endobj d4ik->WE4?hfASF(%!^X8!T,yRf#7 u.&zP =kRXi}YnRnWg~"F7+~REaQlYsmZvrjCL4:oA'~ ~X[ For users who are not a Local Authority or Rail Authority, or who are not a Utility Company or an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) there is a fee of43.20 inclusive of VATfor each search. 0000002781 00000 n It also helps undertakers fulfil their duty to co-operate in this process, under section 60 of NRSWA. The road works authority is required to state in the "notice": The road works authority is then required to inform the police, fire and ambulance services and any adjacent road works authority that may be affected. YcKe(\TbmQ/>p@kK@BP9LRHMlMOC v` >(hA$L3BY;JG! (2)This regulation is subject to regulation 6. The Code of Practice sets out (in Appendix E) the methodology that should be applied to calculate that benefit in order to offset it against the costs of diversionary works. Outside the works site, the vehicle has no special status and no exemption from parking enforcement. All content is protected by copyright and/or database rights, Website Design & Development by Burnthebook, A former member of the Street Manager Governance Group, throughout its first year of operation, Member of the HAUC England Co-Ordination Working Group, responsible for drafting the HAUC England Co-Ordination COP, Currently representing the comms sector on the Scotland Policy Development Group, Co-Chair of the HAUC UK Diversionary Works Task Group. ZU!8nNV!'qRS;+e{U!! You have rejected additional cookies. Developer Interface Teamour in a single lump sum before the diversionary works begin; or. Unpaid invoices will not accrue. It must be signed and guarded appropriately. Documents Code of Practice - Measures Necessary. (2)These Regulations extend to England only. This Code of Practice provides information on the needs of the various undertakers and promoting authorities when confronted with the possibility of having to divert or take some other action in regard to undertaker apparatus, The code of Practice for Co-ordination 5th Edition, together with HAUC (England) Operational Guidance for Permit Schemes appended, is released. We warming welcome anyone who has an interest in getting involved in the taskforce. 11.8.4 The Traffic Regulation Order imposing parking restrictions on a particular road should already contain an exemption allowing works to take place in a parking bay. Well send you a link to a feedback form. Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. Dave regularly engages with the DfT, devolved Governments, Network Rail, Highways England, statutory undertakers and local authorities to deliver continuous improvement to the community. This should ensure that wherever possible, and at reasonable cost, their requirements can be met. 11.4.2 Most undertakers, under their own legislation, have statutory obligations to maintain their networks - quite apart from which they must all maintain their systems in efficient working order so as to properly discharge safety and service obligations to customers. % any ducts, pipe bays, hangers or other provision for housing or supporting the undertakers apparatus within the structure of the bridge; the provision of adequate space or adequate strength to accommodate apparatus installed in the bridge after the execution of such major works other than the installation, replacement or modification (not involving enlargement) of apparatus previously installed in the bridge before the execution of those works. The code of practice has several stages and each stage must be complete to progress to the next. It includes a revised chapter 10 on section 74 overrun charges. Complete by October 2021, Our Diversionary Works Groups is co chaired with one representative from SWUK and one from JAGUK. That does not mean we are not going to do anything in the meantime as we are acutely aware of the need to ensure the infrastructure plans are not held back whilst a review takes place, that would make no sense. The road works authority is required to state in the notice: The road works authority is then required to inform the police, fire and ambulance service and any adjacent road works authority that may be affected. endstream Signed by the authority of the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, (This note is not part of the Regulations). endobj of the allowable costs of the diversionary works; (b)in all other cases, a sum equal to 18 per cent. 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