0000065695 00000 n This is the original version (as it was originally made). 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settlement of bills.The code as it stands is a potential risk in terms of Government strategy on infrastructure, it is outdated, misused and often misquoted. 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. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. of the estimate of 82 per cent. 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. if those measures result in a betterment of the undertakers apparatus, a sum equal to the benefit which the undertaker gains as a result of the betterment, calculated in accordance with Appendix F to the Code; if those measures result in a postponement of the need to renew the undertakers apparatus, a sum determined in accordance with Appendix E to the Code. 0000066197 00000 n Overrun of Temporary Emergency Notices and Temporary Long Duration Order. This "notice" cannot be extended. provided for by the 1992 Regulations. 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. "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. endstream <> 5 0 obj 0000066531 00000 n 11.7 Working near Rail Tracks and Tramways. 2 0 obj 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. 0000065147 00000 n KA?Nu"Z5y!z!=+\D 0Bhb_"RR[]Y4+E%gf4A*p`V+-}*J(r=!n9' w^`UYRa{^p4~/\x4,%^!,wrX;$we{u\o3!w5#0{6k)vw)[TMEY!]%@, cK.Xr:@(`iDLR#9a:~b\#hMTf7-z#(AY neq(k!I jFFG:/.tag+;3wwMKQwem2m\"/AqYkFP5AYP5Be=3QD%^jFg# 2q9q';R4 0000002634 00000 n 0000066378 00000 n 0000064399 00000 n Decisions taken today on new rail lines, power plants, or road upgrades, will affect lives and livelihoods for decades to come. Should you require a cost estimate to move our telecoms plant and equipment to accommodate your works, please contact us at: We will require the following information in order to progress your query as quickly and as efficiently as possible:-. It also helps undertakers fulfil their duty to co-operate in this process, under section 60 of NRSWA. (d)a direction to remove or change the position of apparatus, pursuant to section 62 of the Act. 11.10.1 Under section 128, those carrying out works must ensure that the owners of apparatus belonging to others are able to monitor the works and that requirements to take reasonable steps to protect the apparatus are followed. 11.2.2 This Code applies to prospective public roads just as it does to public roads. and diversionary works are executed by an authority or the undertaker. 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. 0000066484 00000 n (2)Where the authority executes the diversionary works, the undertaker shall pay to the authority the sum which it would have had to pay under regulation 4 if the major works had been initiated by the authority. In recent years Alison has been involved in a number of street and road works policy development groups including: Streetworks Policy & Compliance Manager - Openreach. 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; any sum which would have been recoverable from such a person were that person not the authority. 1999/672), article 2(a). (2)For the purposes of this regulation betterment shall be determined in accordance with Appendix F to the Code. The National Infrastructure Strategy was delivered in an HM Treasury Report in November 2020 and it sets out the governments intentions for the UK. 0 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. 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. 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. where the major works are major transport works other than those which. Where the undertaker requests the authority to move his apparatus solely because of a change in the type of highway construction, he is normally required to pay the whole of the allowable costs: regulation 4(2). It includes a revised chapter 10 on section 74 overrun charges. 11.1.1 It is important that adequate information is provided to all concerned about the location and nature of all relevant apparatus. Set up a review task group from within the industry to deliver a review of the COP. But infrastructure investment also has an important short-term role to help support jobs and stimulate the economy. 0000003738 00000 n The fourth edition of the code came into force on 1 October 2012, replacing the version published in August 2009. New Road and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) An Act to amend the law relating to roads so as to enable new roads to be provided by new means; to make new provision with respect to street works and, in Scotland, road works; and for connected purposes. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. 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. 0000065895 00000 n The code of practice has several stages and each stage must be complete to progress to the next. 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. Full supporting information must also be supplied. 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. It is clear this is a sizeable task and completion may be 18 months in terms of an agreed document. Road works are different from street works. Due to the time required to process the order, 6 weeks notice is normally required. This Strategy brings together the governments long-term goals with the short-term imperative to rebuild the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic.The Diversionary Works COP was first issued in June 1992 and has remain untouched since that date save for an industry advice note in 2010.Underpinning everything is the notion that diversion only takes place when operational and technical constraints demand it. Produce an electronic version of the existing code and together with the HAUC Advice note from 2010, circulate to the industry setting out the review plan and guiding all concerned to use the current document and asking for feed back from the industry as a way of getting buy in to the review and the desire to support the Infrastructure needs of the UK. (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. 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. to accommodate the undertakers apparatus in the bridge. 11.3.1 Sections 14 - 16 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991 and Regulations which have been made under that Act prescribe the procedures governing temporary road closures and traffic restrictions for the execution of works. Currently there are 6 Codes all related to the 1995 Order. 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. Where diversionary works are executed by an undertaker because of major works initiated by an authority, the authority shall pay 82 per cent. 5. or 92.5 per cent. Management of our Highways and the coordination of Street Works is governed by numerous pieces of legislation. endobj 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. (as appropriate) of the allowable costs, (a)in a single lump sum before the diversionary works begin; or. if the authority and the undertaker so agree in the case of diversionary works of an estimated duration of more than three months, by instalments of such amounts, payable at such times during the execution of the diversionary works, as the authority and the undertaker agree. Unless you specifically require a larger buffer, there is no need to add buffers around your work area. 11.1 Location of Works and Apparatus - Exchange of Information. 0000002240 00000 n (a)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; (b)the debtor in any other case shall pay to the creditor the sum owing. (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. Upon application for a TTRO, road works authorities should provide the works promoter with the estimated cost of the order. (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. To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. endobj Statutory guidance on street works inspections coring added to collection page. 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 Diversionary Works Code of Practice - New Roads & Street Works Act 1991).. At the C2 stage "the highway authority would seek from all undertakers, details of . All 'C' numbered references in the text of this note refer to . Well send you a link to a feedback form. Where the major works are major transport works (other than works which are major bridge works or certain major highway works), the authority pays 92.5 per cent. <> 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. Dave regularly engages with the DfT, devolved Governments, Network Rail, Highways England, statutory undertakers and local authorities to deliver continuous improvement to the community. 0000005634 00000 n of the allowable costs of the diversionary works. The transport authority's requirements can be incorporated into the works promoter's contract documents. Decisions taken today on new rail lines, power plants, or road upgrades, will affect lives and livelihoods for decades to come. endobj 0000064677 00000 n YlTyVN19Vs+iUji!9 :ky`xN Db6ae?mz| fa$Xi5NHmlt5Va,lx^"IjY(}%ch}}^'fF|}^OZU?nUm@T`A2m@#\`,f$UuY2dj::cs_ hJ 0000064253 00000 n 9 0 obj 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. The SROH is the statutory code of practice, published under Section 71 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. A booklet is for people with specific responsibility for portable vehicular signals at street works and road works. of those costs are paid by the authority as provided in regulation 8. You have rejected additional cookies. 0000003890 00000 n 0000066047 00000 n 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. 0000065395 00000 n 11.5 Major Works for Road Purposes - Sharing of Costs. We follow the process set out in the New Roads & Streetworks Act 1991 (NRSWA) and its code of practice. 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. 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. Fairer, Faster, Greener is the strapline and it sets out the Governments ambitions in driving investment and change within the UK. It is not available electronically. 11.2.4 Private roads and prospective public roads are to be identified in the Associated Street Data sets of the SRWR. It is out of print and does not take cognisance of any new and emerging utilities and technologies. An Act of the National Assembly for Wales to make provision for new and improved active travel routes and related facilities and for Welsh Ministers and local authorities to have regard to the needs of, walkers and cyclists. For initial enquiries (C2's) please register your search at: https://www.linesearchbeforeudig.co.uk/ The road works authority may arrange a joint inspection by agreement with the undertaker. 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. Works (Diversionary Works): A Code of Practice 1992. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> There are three separate procedures: (ii) temporary short duration notice; and. 0000002506 00000 n 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). 'Future of lane rental schemes for roadworks' consultation outcome published. Utilities. The most common automatically defined buffer is 25m. New Road and Street Works Act (NRSWA) - provides a legal framework for street and highway works in the UK. 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. 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. Diversionary Works Advice Note No. The National Infrastructure Strategy was delivered in an HM Treasury Report in November 2020 and it sets out the governments intentions for the UK. A code of practice, Measures necessary where apparatus is affected by major works (diversionary works), can be bought from TSO. 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. %PDF-1.5 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. 11.8.3 When assessing the impact of works, the parking of works vehicles must be taken into account. 11.8.1 A works vehicle may be parked in a works site provided that it is necessary for carrying out those works. 2. 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. 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