Diversionary works include the removal, alteration and protection of . This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. Street works are carried out by statutory undertakers using equipment and machinery on or under the road. of the allowable costs of the diversionary works. 7 0 obj 0000003815 00000 n Fairer, Faster, Greener is the strapline and it sets out the Governments ambitions in driving investment and change within the UK. Road works are different from street works. Please take care when defining your work search area in order to reduce affected responses on the Line Search Before You Dig website. Updated to feature 4th edition of code of practice. Overrun of Temporary Emergency Notices and Temporary Long Duration Order. 5. (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. 1999/672), article 2(a). The road works authority will then confirm whether a notice will be made. 0000066000 00000 n They are sometimes necessary to accommodate highway improvement schemes. Having provided such information, the Code then gives guidance on the planning of works to ensure that an optimum engineering solution is reached in which the total costs are minimised regardless of who pays. There is therefore a presumption that closures or prohibitions will remain in force only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which they are imposed. (d)a direction to remove or change the position of apparatus, pursuant to section 62 of the Act. This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. 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. (a)in the case of major works consisting of major bridge works comprising a replacement of the bridge, not more than 10 years; (b)in the case of any other major works, not more than 5 years. 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. 2 0 obj 9 0 obj or 92.5 per cent. These Regulations shall not apply to works executed pursuant to. Copyright 2018 | Office of the Scottish Road Works Commissioner | All Rights Reserved. and contractors under NRSWA when diversionary works may be required to apparatus owned by an Undertaker. An Act to consolidate the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 and certain related enactments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission. 2012 regulations outline that when utilities are planning works they must agree with the highway authority on how long it will reasonably take to complete them. 0000065395 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. 11.4.2 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. provided for by the 1992 Regulations. bSBX)eOA,{ (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. Transport Scotland, Comhdhail alba home button, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991: Code of Practice for the Co-ordination of Works in Roads. The principal change effected by the Regulations is that the undertakers share of the costs of diversionary works required in the case of certain major transport works is now 7.5 per cent. 0000066669 00000 n Gvlf*w?4+=du\`U+Xmcctc}#-xjo%__*6EZrrWiv/q^4uGioZlo epwZB`qP$?-gpdnwtfDZgRNtYa76a#G4bH7.8-BqlG^3v |,#$P/$y Kx "-DL02IXFlFeHh;&#g1 (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. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Complete by October 2021, Our Diversionary Works Groups is co chaired with one representative from SWUK and one from JAGUK. Completed in July 2021, 3. Review Group to deliver a task plan setting out process and review milestones, including target review and COP publish date. Infrastructure underpins the economy. <> endobj Chapter 7 Directions 7.1 Directions under Section 115 of NRSWA 2010/1 (Advice Note No 2010 01). 11.1.2 Until there is the facility for all interested parties to exchange information electronically, existing arrangements should continue to ensure that information about apparatus is made available to works promoters. Unpaid invoices will not accrue. 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. 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. 4 0 obj There are three separate procedures: (ii) temporary short duration notice; and. Diversionary works are works to reroute utility services. C1, C2, etc. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. These include but are not limited to: 11.6.2 All of these documents together with all current legislation, Codes of Practice, RAUC(S) Advice Notes, HAUC(UK) Advices Notes applicable in Scotland and Commissioner Advice Papers are available on the Commissioner's website at www.roadworksscotland.gov.uk. 0000033024 00000 n 0000002240 00000 n (2)Paragraph (1) does not apply to the costs of. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. Completed in April 2021. 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. 0000003738 00000 n They are works carried out to repair or improve the highway including footways, pavements and street lighting. 11.5 Major Works for Road Purposes - Sharing of Costs. Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once. This notice is limited to 21 consecutive days' duration; however, it may be extended by one further notice (giving a further 21 consecutive days) but may be followed only by processing a long duration order. 11.11. 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. Measures Necessary where Apparatus is affected by Major Works (Diversionary Works), ESpur,Saughton House This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. (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. 0000064677 00000 n xVj@}7 (2)After the diversionary works have been completed, the person to whom any sum by way of allowable costs is due (the creditor) shall issue to the person from whom the sum is due (the debtor) an account of the sum owing and within 35 days of that account having been issued. No changes have been applied to the text. 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. YcKe(\TbmQ/>p@kK@BP9LRHMlMOC v` >(hA$L3BY;JG! YlTyVN19Vs+iUji!9 This requires at least 7 days notice to be given for all works other than emergency and urgent works. 11.7 Working near Rail Tracks and Tramways. This Strategy sets out the governments plans to deliver on this ambition. It contains a Code of Practice for Diversionary Works. Details of the regime used to carry out these duties are controlled by subordinate legislation contained in Regulations and associated Codes of Practice issued under the Order. (4)In calculating the allowable costs for the purposes of regulations 3 and 4 as applied by this regulation there shall be taken into account in favour of the undertaker. Collapse. 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. 0000066047 00000 n 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. It is clear this is a sizeable task and completion may be 18 months in terms of an agreed document. 11.1.1 It is important that adequate information is provided to all concerned about the location and nature of all relevant apparatus. 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. to accommodate the undertakers apparatus in the bridge. But they also have a profound impact on peoples daily lives. by an authority on behalf of another person or by an authority other than in its capacity as such; or. 0000065541 00000 n To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. 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). 11.1 Location of Works and Apparatus - Exchange of Information. The works are then not wholly confined to the footway but encroach on to the carriageway. 11.8.3 When assessing the impact of works, the parking of works vehicles must be taken into account. National Code of Practice providing local highway authorities with guidance and recommendations on good practice. The promoter of works must also consult the police and any other relevant parties. 0000066484 00000 n Here we provide convenient links to the key relevant Legislation and Codes of Practice. 11.9.1 Works promoters and roads authorities should take care to place materials so that they do not cause an obstruction to road users. Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. Codes of Practice 01 June 1992 Measures Necessary where Apparatus is affected by Major Works (Diversionary Works) Download document (s) Diversionary Works Advice Note 2010 679.97 KB Measures Necessary where Apparatus is affected by Major Works - June 1992 1.52 MB 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. 0000065895 00000 n Added consultation on a new code of practice for reinstating a road after street works. (2)For the purposes of these Regulations allowable costs means, in relation to diversionary works, the sum of all the reasonable costs incurred in executing them, except. the reason for the closure or restriction; Safety at Street Works and Road Works A Code of Practice, Measures Necessary where Apparatus is affected by Major Works (Diversionary Works), Reduction of Delays at Road Work - Code of Practice, HAUC(UK) Advice Note 2010/1 Diversionary Works. (2)These Regulations apply where the formal notice of intention to proceed with major works pursuant to paragraph 5 of Appendix C to the Code is served on or after the date on which they come into force; and the 1992 Regulations shall continue to apply where such formal notice has been served before that date. 0000064399 00000 n a leaking gas main), they may issue a "temporary emergency notice" imposing a closure or restriction. The Street Works Codes of Practice detail the workings of the legislation. and contractors under NRSWA when diversionary works may be required to apparatus owned by an Undertaker. 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. $sXV5,#7Zq$M}V@0tYkKEsXx*Lk\^~=G{O[o&lDpkl%%b*V8JiAr$8}v #NQvBi$[` tA?IpNB"=5%#no7Kb w6Y%g Diversionary works include the removal, alteration and protection of . 0000002455 00000 n 0000066197 00000 n 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. We warming welcome anyone who has an interest in getting involved in the taskforce. 11.2.2 This Code applies to prospective public roads just as it does to public roads. 11.3 Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions. 1 0 obj Timescales for responses at each stage are also set out in the Code. 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. 0000002781 00000 n ZU!8nNV!'qRS;+e{U!! %PDF-1.5 11.5.1 Regulations made under section 144(2) of NRSWA allow a roads authority to give notice to undertakers of major road, bridge or transport works where an undertaker's apparatus is affected by the works concerned. Secretary of State for Transport as respects England and the Secretary of State for Wales as respects Wales, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 35C(3) and (4), 46A(3) and (4) and 124(1) of, and Part III of Schedule 9 to, the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984(1) and by paragraphs 6(3) and 7(1) of Schedule 5 to the Local Government Act 1985(2) and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, and after consultation with representative organisations in accordance with section 134(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, All content is protected by copyright and/or database rights, Website Design & Development by Burnthebook. "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. (2)These Regulations extend to England only. Transport, digital, energy and utility networks are vital for jobs, businesses, and economic growth. Some of these cookies are essential to make our site work and others help us to improve by giving us some insight into how the site is being used. endstream endobj 379 0 obj<>/Outlines 393 0 R/Metadata 366 0 R/AcroForm 381 0 R/JT 367 0 R/Pages 356 0 R/PageLayout/SinglePage/OpenAction 380 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 380 0 obj<> endobj 381 0 obj<>/Encoding<>>>>> endobj 382 0 obj<> endobj 383 0 obj<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 384 0 obj<> endobj 385 0 obj<> endobj 386 0 obj<> endobj 387 0 obj<> endobj 388 0 obj<>stream 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. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. stream There are also some minor and drafting changes. 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. of the allowable costs of the diversionary works; (b)in all other cases, a sum equal to 18 per cent. Learn more Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) A code of practice, 'Measures necessary where apparatus. 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. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. 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