378 0 obj <> endobj 11.3.3 The works promoter must give a notice in advance as required by road works authorities to make a "notice" for works that may not last longer than 5 working days. "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. Noticing must reflect this. 3.(1)Where, because of major works initiated by an authority, an undertaker executes diversionary works, the authority shall pay to the undertaker. of the allowable costs of the diversionary works; (c)in all other cases, the allowable costs of the diversionary works. (a)any ducts, pipe bays, hangers or other provision for housing or supporting the undertakers apparatus within the structure of the bridge; (b)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. (3)In calculating an undertakers allowable costs there shall be disallowed costs incurred in respect of apparatus placed in the street after the authority has given to the undertaker. Full supporting information must also be supplied. 11.3.7 Closures or restrictions provided by the above are only in force when the appropriate signs are maintained in place. (b)by an undertaker for the purposes of any such person. or 92.5 per cent. Transport, digital, energy and utility networks are vital for jobs, businesses, and economic growth. Bridge, sewer and transport authorities also have an interest so far as any land, structure or apparatus of theirs is concerned. Utilities. <> xVj@}7 News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. Well send you a link to a feedback form. It also helps undertakers fulfil their duty to co-operate in this process, under section 60 of NRSWA. It is out of print and does not take cognisance of any new and emerging utilities and technologies. Neos Networks adhere to 'New Roads; Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991' and 'HAUC Measures Necessary Where Apparatus is Affected by Major Works (Diversionary Works)' Code of Practice. Learn more Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 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. notice of their intention to execute the major works. The works are then not wholly confined to the footway but encroach on to the carriageway. 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(3)If payments made by an authority under paragraph (1) exceed the relevant proportion of allowable costs specified in regulation 3(1)(a) or (b), the undertaker shall, within 35 days of the issue of the account referred to in paragraph (2), refund to the authority the amount of the excess. Outside the works site, the vehicle has no special status and no exemption from parking enforcement. Set up a review task group from within the industry to deliver a review of the COP. All 'C' numbered references in the text of this note refer to . 0000064253 00000 n endobj This Strategy sets out the governments plans to deliver on this ambition. 1.1 Revision of the Diversionary Works Code of Practice, 'Measures necessary where Apparatus is affected by Major Works (Diversionary Works)', published in 1992, has been "on hold" for some time awaiting a decision by the Department for Transport on whether the current legal ruling on the issue of charging for estimates reflects the If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a (a)any sum recoverable from any person for whose purposes the diversionary works are executed, irrespective of whether or not such a sum is actually recovered from that person; (b)any sum which would have been recoverable from such a person were that person not the authority. Completed in April 2021. Storage must be notified separately through the SRWR if it is not completely contained within the works site. 2010/1 (Advice Note No 2010 01). The current Code also recommends model procedures for dealing with diversionary works from the early planning stages, right through to detailed planning and estimating, execution of works, and final settlement of bills.The code as it stands is a potential risk in terms of Government strategy on infrastructure, it is outdated, misused and often misquoted. Sites with alternate one-way vehicular flows are referred to as shuttle working. This Code of Practice gives practical guidance on procedures for inspections, investigations, improvement plans, fee arrangements and reports in England, This Code of Practice provides practical guidance on a wide range of responsibilities of street authorities and undertakers in relation to street or road works in relation to The Street Works (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, This Code of Practice gives practical guidance about the reinstatement standards required in Northern Ireland, This Code of Practice gives practical guidance on procedures for inspections, investigations, improvement plans, fee arrangements and reports in Northern Ireland, This Code of Practice is intended to help road works authorities carry out their duty to co-ordinate works in the road, and undertakers to fulfil their duty to co-operate in this process in Scotland, A code of Practice for outlining a national standard applicable to all Undertakers when carrying out reinstatement as a part of executing road works in Scotland, This Code of Practice for Inspections describes the requirements for inspecting, reporting and subsequently repairing defective apparatus in Scotland, This Code of Practice aims to balance the statutory rights of highway authorities and undertakers to carry out works with the right of road users to expect the minimum disruption from works in Wales, This Code of Practice sets out the revised requirements on materials, workmanship and standard of reinstatement of street works which apply to street works in Wales, This Code of Practice gives practical guidance on procedures for inspections, investigations, improvement plans, fee arrangements and reports in Wales, Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations - Design, Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations - Operations, Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations - Update. Due to the time required to process the order, 6 weeks notice is normally required. 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. (2)This regulation is subject to regulation 6. 0000001276 00000 n Where diversionary works are executed by an undertaker because of major works initiated by an authority, the authority shall pay 82 per cent. a debtor that is an authority which has paid a lump sum or instalments in accordance with paragraph (1) shall pay to the undertaker any balance of the estimate, together with any further sum equal to the amount by which the proportion of allowable costs to which the undertaker is entitled exceeds the estimate; the debtor in any other case shall pay to the creditor the sum owing. a sum equal to 7.5 per cent. (3)This regulation is subject to regulation 6. 11.3.2 Where the road works authority is satisfied that there is a likelihood of danger to the public or serious damage to the road (e.g. If you submit a search and receive a request for payment there is no obligation to pay for it, however until the payment for the enquiry has been made you will not receive the requested asset information (plans). Where possible, the placing and recording of underground apparatus should be in accordance with the RAUC(S) Advice Note 12. DMRB: Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. an agreement to house apparatus in a bridge structure; or. trailer 0000065695 00000 n iem[W-LbtObzx1v\h(A\H .xvY3a@;}"Oe|h."+z*6=@9Bm9H? You can change your cookie settings at any time. This code of practice is intended to help local authorities co-ordinate works in the highway under section 59 of the New Roads and Street Works Act (1991) (NRSWA). 11.12.2 The Code of Practice for Penalties sets out the procedures to be used when road works authorities issue FPNs under NRSWA. %PDF-1.6 % 11.4.7 Where the road works authority has opened the road or exposed an undertaker's apparatus in an emergency or in the circumstances described in paragraph 11.4.6, the undertaker will assist the road works authority by either jointly inspecting the problem to determine necessary remedial works or confirming approval for the road works authority to proceed. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the Changes to Legislation area. You can change your cookie settings at any time. The code of practice has several stages and each stage must be complete to progress to the next. For works over 18 months, the advertising and publication must be done at least 21 days in advance of the start date and the aforementioned parties must be consulted along with the Scottish Government. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. You have accepted additional cookies. . 11.12.1 A Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) offers the opportunity of discharging any liability to conviction for certain offences under NRSWA by payment of a fixed penalty charge. of the allowable costs of the diversionary works; (b)in all other cases, a sum equal to 18 per cent. YcKe(\TbmQ/>p@kK@BP9LRHMlMOC v` >(hA$L3BY;JG! to accommodate the undertakers apparatus in the bridge. 0000006228 00000 n Diversionary works include the removal, alteration and protection of . 11.1.1 It is important that adequate information is provided to all concerned about the location and nature of all relevant apparatus. We follow the process set out in the New Roads & Streetworks Act 1991 (NRSWA) and its code of practice. 10.(1)Subject to paragraph (2) the Street Works (Sharing of Costs of Works) Regulations 1992(2) (the 1992 Regulations) are revoked so far as they extend to England. You do not need to have a PayPal account as payments can be made using a credit or debit card through the PayPal website. Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. This means if you make a subsequent search, you will not be charged for any previous unpaid searches if you choose to pay for the current search. Transport, digital, energy and utility networks are vital for jobs, businesses, and economic growth. 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. This code of practice is intended to help local authorities co-ordinate works in the highway under section 59 of the New Roads and Street Works Act (1991) ( NRSWA). 0000000016 00000 n version of this document in a more accessible format, please email, Check benefits and financial support you can get, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, Code of practice for the co-ordination of street works and works for road purposes and related matters, The Street Works (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2007, How to reinstate a road after doing street works, Street works permit schemes: evaluation of effectiveness. 2. 11.5.3 Roads that have been subject to such a notice will be recorded in the SRWR. 0000065742 00000 n 0000065895 00000 n 5 0 obj 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. The code provides practical guidance on the responsibilities of authorities and undertakers. The HAUC(UK) APP: the latest safety information in your pocket. Where diversionary works are executed by an authority because of that authoritys major works, the undertaker shall pay 18 per cent. NRSWA: National Codes (Reinstatement Specification, Co-ordination, Inspections, Signing and Guarding and Diversionary Works). 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. Knowledge of Diversionary works code of practice and its application Ability to produce detailed industry-standard level of survey, installation and as-built documentation Understanding of long-distance fibre networks, Comsof Fibre PlanIT and GE Small world software Driving license NRSWA accreditation to supervisor level would be beneficial Works (Diversionary Works): A Code of Practice 1992. 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. 0000002781 00000 n 0000065147 00000 n Full supporting information must also be supplied. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. A code of practice, Measures necessary where apparatus is affected by major works (diversionary works), can be bought from TSO. The Diversionary Works Code 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 undertakers' apparatus. For initial enquiries (C2s) please register your search at: Please note, initial enquiries (C2s) for information regarding the location of our existing apparatus are FREE for the following entities. We warming welcome anyone who has an interest in getting involved in the taskforce. 0000065395 00000 n The road works authority is required to state: The road works authority is then required to inform the police, fire and ambulance service and any other adjacent road work authority that may be affected. 0000064961 00000 n (as the case may be) of the allowable costs to the authority: regulation 4. 0000065099 00000 n 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. ZU!8nNV!'qRS;+e{U!! The Code of Practice entitled Measures Necessary where Apparatus is affected by Major Works (Diversionary Works) (1992) (ISBN 0-11-551149-0) is published by The Stationery Office and may be obtained from their bookshops or by mail, fax or telephone from PO Box 29, Norwich NR3 1GN (Tel. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. 0000066669 00000 n 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. Deferment of the Time for Renewal HAUC Advice Note No 2008/01 supersedes Appendix E in so far as it introduces a revised rate of interest (3.5%) to be used in the calculation. This is the original version (as it was originally made). 0000064824 00000 n (iv) on a road adjacent to the temporary site of road, building or engineering works used for the movement of vehicles, materials, plant or equipment within the site of the works (for example where the signals control access and egress to the works). This is important in order to avoid damage to underground apparatus and to comply with current Health and Safety Executive requirements, in particular HSG47 Avoiding Danger from Underground Services. endobj 11.2.4 Private roads and prospective public roads are to be identified in the Associated Street Data sets of the SRWR. If you are planning your own engineering works in the highway and would like to check what plant we have in your work area, you will be required to request a formal plant enquiry known as a C2 Initial Enquiry, the following information will guide you through this process. An Act to make provision as regards roads in Scotland, An Act of the Scottish Parliament to provide for the setting up and functions of new transport bodies and to enable the Scottish Ministers to discharge certain transport functions and to provide further for the control and co-ordination of road works, The Act helps make Scotlands transport network cleaner, smarter and more accessible than ever before. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include: Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. But they also have a profound impact on peoples daily lives. <<2C30B449E9FEAF42BCCB1C6E2BD3C35E>]>> Undertakers should check whether any further dispensation is required well before the works are due to start. NRSWA Code of Practice - "Measures necessary where apparatus is affected by major works (diversionary works)". The most common automatically defined buffer is 25m. 0000002240 00000 n The detailed requirements are set out in Sections 138 & 139 of NRSWA and are supported by advice in NJUG publications. Code of practice for local authorities who have a duty to co-ordinate works in the highway, and for undertakers on how to co-operate in the process. of the allowable costs of the diversionary works; in other cases where payment is made in accordance with regulation 8(1), a sum equal to 82 per cent. 1992/1690) (the 1992 Regulations), which make provision for the sharing of costs between the highway, bridge or transport authority (the authority) and the undertaker where the undertakers apparatus in a street is affected by major highway, bridge or transport works (major works) and measures (diversionary works) are required to protect that apparatus. If a vehicle is parked adjacent to the works, in a place which vehicles could not normally use, then it must be part of the works site. execution of road works, to co-operate with the road works authority and one another. For initial enquiries (C2's) please register your search at: https://www.linesearchbeforeudig.co.uk/ 11.2.3 In the case of private roads, notices should be served on the road manager in the form of letters or emails as well as being entered in the SRWR if the road exists in the gazetteer. Such notices can now also be entered on to www.tellmescotland.gov.uk by the road works authority. "Safety at Street Works and Road Works, A Code of Practice" also states that the roads authority must be notified about the use of portable light signals. 8.(1)For the purposes of regulation 3(1)(a) and (b) (including those provisions as applied by regulation 5) the authority may pay to the undertaker a sum equal to 75 per cent. 8 0 obj 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. It must be signed and guarded appropriately. Such a road must also be included in the local street gazetteer, which amongst other things (see paragraph 3.2) will be expected to identify the following: (iii) private roads that have public rights of way or passage of which the roads authority has knowledge, together with details of the road manager where that is known. But they also have a profound impact on peoples daily lives. It includes a revised chapter 10 on section 74 overrun charges. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Developer Interface Teamour Details of the procedure can be found in the Code of Practice: Measures Necessary Where Apparatus is Affected by Major Works (Diversionary Works) and HAUC(UK) Advice Note No 2010/1 Diversionary Works. 11.7.1 Works promoters planning works near to, adjacent or across the lines of road-running tramways must contact the transport authority responsible for that tramway as early in their planning cycle as possible. When you submit your search, if the response is affected, indicating we have assets in your search area, you will be sent an email with a PayPal online payment link. bSBX)eOA,{ of the allowable costs of the diversionary works. New Road and Street Works Act (NRSWA) - provides a legal framework for street and highway works in the UK. Please take care when defining your work search area in order to reduce affected responses on the Line Search Before You Dig website. (d)a direction to remove or change the position of apparatus, pursuant to section 62 of the Act. 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 How can i get involved with the Diversionary Works review? David Capon is the JAG(UK) Manager and has worked extensively with the JAG(UK) community in delivering improved communications, management of the network and local knowledge and expertise. 0000064507 00000 n 11.3.8 In extraordinary circumstances the Road Traffic Act 1991 allows for the temporary suspension of designated on street parking places where this may assist the works. Provision is made requiring the undertaker to give credit for any gain received by him from betterment of his apparatus or deferment of the need to renew his apparatus resulting from protective measures: regulation 7. 0000065302 00000 n oJ8w!h4a^L4.u;OOn._% a0-7Ka,O@~X %g (;#}3V%k{is&@gH;8W4;(vr#`e. 0000033024 00000 n 0000065009 00000 n We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. Dave regularly engages with the DfT, devolved Governments, Network Rail, Highways England, statutory undertakers and local authorities to deliver continuous improvement to the community. 0000066484 00000 n 5. 11.3 Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions. (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. Regulation 10 revokes the 1992 Regulations as respects England, provides that these Regulations apply where notice of intention to execute major works is given on or after 15th January 2001 and that the 1992 Regulations continue to apply where such notice is given before that date. 0000064324 00000 n It is out of print and does not take cognisance of any new and emerging utilities and technologies. 0000064399 00000 n These Regulations replace and revoke (as respects England) the Street Works (Sharing of Costs of Works) Regulations 1992 (S.I. Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once. Although the primary legislation and the subsequent regulations set out the general framework for the use of FPNs, it is the Code of Practice which sets in place the practical details which will allow the process to work. endobj endstream 6.2 Substantial Works for Road Purposes - Definition 6.3 Restriction Notices 6.4 Exemptions 6.5 Severable Works 6.6 Policy Guidance 6.7 Early Starts 6.8 Road Works Authority Consent to Works on Roads with Restrictions . endobj S]|A +Rs,e|eKAdKIn>tk5jN|9,{ This is especially important if the materials are stored away from the works site but still within the road boundaries. %PDF-1.5 0000064725 00000 n Fairer, Faster, Greener is the strapline and it sets out the Governments ambitions in driving investment and change within the UK.Infrastructure underpins the economy. x]o6KhC_@vmmp{a$Nf;p.9(Kb(:s(~_~s{;87wf_OO/~ZeoE&D^?2/evh=oo|0 e~#t?d:oLE^k/2m*/T8Wn}v:*o/p~4?o~llf'N7t[jO6R The road works authority will then confirm whether a notice will be made. <> For roads with a speed limit of more than 40 mph, Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual should be consulted. 11.2.2 This Code applies to prospective public roads just as it does to public roads. (2)For the purposes of this regulation betterment shall be determined in accordance with Appendix F to the Code. 11.4.4 Although NRSWA gives road works authorities certain powers to inspect and carry out emergency works, neither roads authorities or undertakers expect the need to arise.