A code of practice, 'Measures necessary where apparatus. 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 item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. 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. 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. 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. Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. 3.(1)Where, because of major works initiated by an authority, an undertaker executes diversionary works, the authority shall pay to the undertaker. and contractors under NRSWA when diversionary works may be required to apparatus owned by an Undertaker. 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. 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). No prior notice need be given but the undertaker must inform the road works authority as soon as practicable if a closure or restriction is considered necessary. 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 0000003890 00000 n xUoHSQ?77#5DSz6]eZQFi`DCR> %~aAQ}PT{ss9r II@a t_:P qqnQT i1^B IV08]@Uu[E!vn&?sgeBgwE UVYsZ 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. Most notably, Dave has played a central role in the delivering of the permit legislation, guidance and operational advice. xVj@}7 You can change your cookie settings at any time. 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. That infrastructure drive has an effect on the relationships within the Street and Roads Works industry in terms of maintaining cost effective outcomes of works and maintaining asset access. 11.2.4 Private roads and prospective public roads are to be identified in the Associated Street Data sets of the SRWR. 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. Diversionary Works Advice Note No. Outside the works site, the vehicle has no special status and no exemption from parking enforcement. 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. 0000003815 00000 n 11.1.1 It is important that adequate information is provided to all concerned about the location and nature of all relevant apparatus. The government wants to deliver an infrastructure revolution: a radical improvement in the quality of the UKs infrastructure to help level up the country, strengthen the Union, and put the UK on the path to net zero emissions by 2050. YcKe(\TbmQ/>p@kK@BP9LRHMlMOC v` >(hA$L3BY;JG! startxref 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 New Road and Street Works Act (NRSWA) - provides a legal framework for street and highway works in the UK. Utilities. 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. The works are then not wholly confined to the footway but encroach on to the carriageway. 11.3.7 Closures or restrictions provided by the above are only in force when the appropriate signs are maintained in place. 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. There are some circumstances where works might be required under NRSWA . It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. (a)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; (b)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. 0000002506 00000 n %%EOF 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. an agreement to house apparatus in a bridge structure; or. Undertakers not complying with the noticing requirements can be served with a fixed penalty notice under The Street Works (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2007. of the allowable costs of the diversionary works. The Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, in exercise of his powers under section 85 and 104(3) of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991(1), and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations: 1.(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Street Works (Sharing of Costs of Works) (England) Regulations 2000 and shall come into force on 15th January 2001. 0000002892 00000 n 1991 c. 22. of the allowable costs of the diversionary works; in all other cases, the allowable costs of the diversionary works. The HAUC(UK) APP: the latest safety information in your pocket. You do not need to have a PayPal account as payments can be made using a credit or debit card through the PayPal website. 11.5.3 Roads that have been subject to such a notice will be recorded in the SRWR. <> Set up a review task group from within the industry to deliver a review of the COP. C1, C2, etc. <<2C30B449E9FEAF42BCCB1C6E2BD3C35E>]>> 11.1 Location of Works and Apparatus - Exchange of Information. 11.12.2 The Code of Practice for Penalties sets out the procedures to be used when road works authorities issue FPNs under NRSWA. the Act means the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991; authority means a highway, bridge or transport authority; 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 State on 30th June 1992, as revised and re-issued from time to time; diversionary works means measures needing to be taken in relation to an undertakers apparatus in a street in consequence of major works or in order to facilitate their execution; major works means major highway works, major bridge works or major transport works; section 86(3) (a) to (g) works means major transport works which are or would, if executed by a highway authority, be major highway works described in any of paragraphs (a) to (g) of section 86(3) of the Act. 11.8.3 When assessing the impact of works, the parking of works vehicles must be taken into account. Check benefits and financial support you can get, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, Measures necessary where apparatus is affected by major works (diversionary works), How to reinstate a road after doing street works, Street works permit schemes: evaluation of effectiveness, The impact of street works lane rental charges, code of practice for the co-ordination of street works and works for road purposes and related matters, Higher charges for street works that overrun, Qualification requirements for people working on street works. 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. 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. The road works authority will then confirm whether a notice will be made. (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. aSJBPTLsJyDQPRS]WSa Ln_DeJmd Ne=b|ds./^W\'vr6]`n%/[&maT-cUu^)/VY M l&J6jt&im:vs6 1kZMnT9?piBT[5[vy}uv ^Ov'$-bYP6c a'E5vKwws1a >KMd7Z\`,a!e,seC(AYQUg^Ot!^vfPm5N2,\Pk8WV])]_ZIR(\]0fz(mFKy]V#.]w] 5\vY/xg]Vng[ (b)by an undertaker for the purposes of any such person. 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. To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. 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. 11.11.2 An undertaker considering burying plant and apparatus that is currently above ground should contact any other undertaker with similar apparatus in that road to see whether it wishes to share the underground facility. 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. Broomhouse Drive New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 28 August 2022. LSBUD will automatically add a buffer around your search area based on the selected Enquiry Type, Work Category and Work Type. 0000002634 00000 n 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:-. They are sometimes necessary to accommodate highway improvement schemes. 0000003501 00000 n of the allowable costs of the diversionary works. 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. should contact . 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. 0000064872 00000 n Transport, digital, energy and utility networks are vital for jobs, businesses, and economic growth. Highway Drainage & Privately licenced apparatus under Section 50 of NRSWA = Dealt with by area Area Contact Details Contact Name Hampshire South Highways-transport.south@hants.gov . 4 0 obj Developer Interface Teamour 0000065848 00000 n In any sizeable diversionary works project, incorrectly applying NRSWA cost sharing could unnecessarily cost the statutory undertaker significant sums of money. endobj (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. If you have any queries please email streetworks.queries@dft.gsi.gov.uk. Statutory guidance on street works inspections coring added to collection page. Road works authorities in responding to a plant enquiry regarding their apparatus must also include details of any apparatus they have granted a third party permission to install under Section 109 of NRSWA. 0000064824 00000 n An Act to make provision for and in connection with the designation of traffic officers and their duties; to make provision in relation to the management of road networks; to make new provision for regulating the carrying out of works and other activities in the street; to amend Part 3 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and Parts 9 and 14 of the Highways Act 1980; to make new provision in relation to the civil enforcement of traffic contraventions; to amend section 55 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; and for connected purposes. For roads with a speed limit of more than 40 mph, Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual should be consulted. Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. 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. 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. Upon application for a TTRO, road works authorities should provide the works promoter with the estimated cost of the order. Statutory undertakers include: Street works are necessary to provide and maintain utility and transport services, but can be disruptive to road users. You have accepted additional cookies. endobj 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. iem[W-LbtObzx1v\h(A\H .xvY3a@;}"Oe|h."+z*6=@9Bm9H? Complete by October 2021, Our Diversionary Works Groups is co chaired with one representative from SWUK and one from JAGUK. They are works carried out to repair or improve the highway including footways, pavements and street lighting. (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. Advanced Search (including Welsh legislation in Welsh language), the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy, lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item, confers power and blanket amendment details, links to related legislation and further information resources, the original print PDF of the as made version that was used for the print copy. 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. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 10 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>> Added new statutory guidance on permit schemes. in a single lump sum before the diversionary works begin; or. 0000066000 00000 n Diversionary works are works to reroute utility services. All 'C' numbered references in the text of this note refer to . 0000065695 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. 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. (2)For the purposes of this regulation betterment shall be determined in accordance with Appendix F to the Code. of the allowable costs of the diversionary works; (b)in all other cases, a sum equal to 18 per cent. 0000065255 00000 n endstream If they take longer than this, the highway authority may impose an overrun charge, so utilities are incentivised to complete their works on time. 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