Safety at street works and road works a code of practice 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. New roads and street works act 1991 specification for the reinstatement of openings in highways code of practice. In accordance with the new roads and streetworks act 1991 any reinstatement you complete will be liable for inspections and accident claims for a period of two years. Training and accreditation of street works operatives and supervisors is covered by. With the exception of scottish roads authorities, failure to comply with this code is a criminal offence and may lead to criminal prosecution in addition to any civil proceedings. Three months advance notice is hereby given that north east lincolnshire council highway authority intends to carry out substantial works for road purposes. Welsh government is highway authority for motorways and trunk roads. It was repealed and replaced in 1991 by the new roads and street works act 1991 which is still the primary legislation in force today and is nearly always referred to by the acronym nrswa.
The new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa sets out the objectives of. New roads and street works act 1991 scottish road works. Welsh ministers are directly responsible for the motorway and trunk road network in wales. The new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa as amended by the. This document is also available in pdf format 799kb. New roads and street works act 1991 r1 registration of works. Those changes will be listed when you open the content using the table of contents below. Section 50 applications new roads and street works act 1991. Anyone other than a statutory undertaker who wishes to place or maintain apparatus in a public street must be in possession of a current licence issued by the council under section 50 of the new roads and street works act. Approved by the scottish ministers under section of the new roads and street works act 1991. National approach for road and street works in wales. It aims to minimise disruption and ensure public safety and forms part of the statutory duty of the local authority as defined in. Section 50 licence application new road and street works act 1991 notes for guidance for new apparatus in the highway.
An act to amend the law relating to roads so as to enable new roads to be provided by new means. Introduction if you, or your organisation, wish to carry out work within, excavate, or break through, the existing adopted highway to install new apparatus, you will need to apply for a section 50 licence nrswa. S50 new roads streetworks act 1991 the fee for excavating the highway and registering any private apparatus placed in the highway section 50 licence or road opening permit is currently. Though the legislative framework for the control of road and street works is the. New roads and street works act 1991 glasgow city council. New roads and streetworks act 1991 notice of works including responses to from reference works reference purpose initial notice conf. New roads and street works act 1991 specification for the reinstatement of openings in roads draft third edition scotland public consultation 1 background the national joint utilities group ltd njug is the uks only trade association which represents the interests of utilities and their contractors solely on street works matters. Specification for the reinstatement of openings in highways. This typically is when you wish to placerepair drains, cables and the like under or over the highway. Firewalls can be implemented in both hardware and software, or a combination of both. They are often exempt from planning permission for small works through the general permitted development order 2015 and may also undertake works on public highways under the new roads and street works act 1991 sections 48 106.
The new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa as amended by the transport scotland act 2005, supported by relevant regulations and codes of practice, provides a legislative framework for all works in roads in scotland. National approach for road and street works in wales to drive improvements in the planning, coordination and implementation of these works. Safety at street works and road works a code of practice. Under section of the new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa an undertaker executing road works must when reinstating the road comply with whatever specification may be prescribed for materials to be used and standards of workmanship to be.
The new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa provides a legislative framework for street works activities by undertakers. The new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa, supported by relevant regulations and codes of practice, provides a legislative framework for street works by undertakers including utility companies and works for road purposes to the extent that these must be coordinated by street authorities. New roads and street works act 1991 specification for. Approved by the secretary of state for transport under. Prior to the introduction of tma, any disputed infringements and fines.
Undertakers are only obliged to inform the council of planned road works carried out by them or on their behalf. Any changes that have already been made by the new roads and street works act 1991team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. In addition, each of the operatives must be qualified for the tasks they are undertaking. This includes road works by undertakers utility companies and. Under the new roads and street works act 1991, the installation, renewal, maintenance and inspection of underground apparatus in any street or road must be undertaken by trained and competent personnel. The works reference box is used for any reference that the promoter might have eg. New roads and street works act 1991 speciication for the reinstatement of openings in highways third edition code of practice for england approved by the secretary of state under section 71.
May 06, 2020 new roads and street works act this information is for use by utility companies and their contractors to help coordinate roadworks within county durham. Street works are carried out by statutory undertakers, or licensees under section 50 of new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa, or their contractors, to install, inspect, maintain, repair or replace apparatus. The new roads and street works act, and the traffic management act have placed a greater emphasis on minimising the disruption caused to road users by street works. Firewall a system designed to prevent unauthorised access to or from a private network.
Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. An act to amend the law relating to roads so as to enable new roads to be. There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation. New roads and street works act 1991 transport for london. New roads and street works act 1991 cornwall council. Under section of the new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa an undertaker executing road works must when reinstating the road comply with whatever specification may be prescribed for materials to be used and standards of workmanship to be observed. New roads and street works act 1991 nrswa beechwood. Local roads are the responsibility of the local authorities. Larmour road great coates road wingate road three months advance notice is hereby given that north east lincolnshire council highway authority intends to carry out substantial works for road purposes. An undertaker, and those working on its behalf, carrying out work under the new roads and street works act 1991 must comply with this code for their own works. Notice sa response cancellation start notice stop notice revised duration other timing date of issue time of issue immediate only expected start date expected completion date actual start date revised. The acts outline the need to coordinate works to reduce the effect on the travelling public. Proof of contractors accreditation must be given before commencement of any works. It is principally used by streetworks departments to coordinate the work that is being performed on the highway within their administrative area.
Nrswa introduced the concept of the street works register but at that time made no reference to it being an electronic register. Anytime during this period we can inspect the site and if this site is found to be defective then you will be charged in accordance with the new roads and street works act 1991. Under nrswa the gas transporter provides notice of its intention to carry out streetworks to the relevant highway authority and subject to reasonable objections, would execute the works as planned. Section 74 of the 1991 act means the licence holder may be liable to charges raised under this. Form swl 1 street works licence section 50 licence. The new code of practice was 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. There are over 75 miles of motorway and over miles of trunk road. This typically is when you wish to placerepair drains, cables and. Street works and road works issued under section 65 of the new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa. The from box should be filled out with the name of the company promoting the work 2. New roads and streetworks act 1991 notice of works notice of works to from tel no email address mobile contact name fax no reference purpose please tick one box timing works category special engineering difficulty sed is sed involved.
Nrswa or such practice as appears to the scottish road works. The applicant must either be the owner of the propertypremises to which the apparatus relates, or the owners representative. New roads and street works act 1991 1991 chapter 22. Highways england operational district file holds specific street work. New roads and street works operatives supervisors play a vital role in building and maintaining the infrastructure of britains road network. On successful completion of the course you will have the skills and knowledge to carry out work to the standards required by the new roads and street works act 1991. A code of practice for inspections 2nd revised edition by transport, dept. If any apparatus is over 200 metres in length, a further. It contains information specific to the new roads and street works act 1991 and the traffic management act 2004. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the uk, under section 71 of the new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa an undertaker executing street works must when reinstating the street comply with whatever specification may be prescribed for materials to be used and standards of workmanship to be observed. Licensing and streetworks team oxfordshire county council ron groves house 23 oxford road kidlington ox5 2bp from. New roads and street works act 1991 technical specification version 5. New roads and street works act durham county council.
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