The objective of this short course is to provide an understanding of the content and application of the new roads and street works act 1991 to the management of highways excavations and reinstatements. Approved by the scottish ministers under section of the new. New roads and street works act 1991 technical specification version 5. Licensing and streetworks team oxfordshire county council ron groves house 23 oxford road kidlington ox5 2bp from. The person granted a street works licence becomes an undertaker for the purposes of the new roads and street works act 1991, and therefore has the duties and responsibilities imposed by the act and associated secondary legislation and codes of practice. The efficient coordination of street works is one of the most important aspects of street works legislation, benefiting street authorities, undertakers and road users alike. Section 1 owner of apparatus name and address of applicant. Restrictions on further activities sections 58 and 58a sections 58 and 58a of the act give authorities the power to coordinate and restrict certain works to minimise disruption to residents and road. On the completion of this course, you will have the knowledge to be able to undertake the renewal test that is required by the new roads and street works act of 1991 which is the legal framework for street works in england.
The new roads and street works act 1991 section 67 requires that all organisations that work on the highway will require their supervisors to have city and guilds 6156 qualifications within 2 years from august 5th 1992 and at least one member of the operatives team will require qualifications within 5 years of the same date. The new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa sets out the objectives of the coordination function. The new roads and street works act 1991 section 67 requires that all organizations who work on the highway will require their supervisors to have city and guilds 6156 qualifications within 2 years from august 5th 1992 and at least one member of the operatives team will require qualifications within 5 years of the same date. The from box should be filled out with the name of the company promoting the work. Approved by the scottish ministers under section of the new roads and street works act 1991. 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 notification of completion of works oxfordshire county council ox5 2bp occ oc l description of works.
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. It contains information specific to the new roads and street works act 1991 and the traffic management act 2004. In addition, each of the operatives must be qualified for the tasks they are undertaking. This is the original version as it was originally enacted. New roads and street works act 1991 transport scotland. Sa1005 is applicable to england, scotland and wales only. The street s in which the works will take place are listed below.
Three months advance notice is hereby given that north east lincolnshire council highway authority intends to carry out substantial works for road purposes. The new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa provides a legislative framework for street works activities by undertakers. New roads and street works act 1991 n notice of works. These requirements are in place by virtue of the new roads and. 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. New roads and street works act 1991 1991 chapter 22. New roads and street works act skills training centre.
Code of practice on measures necessary where apparatus is affected by major works diversionary works by wales, welsh assembly government isbn. Safety at street works and road works a code of practice. 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 section 50 street works licence this procedure contains the following. New roads and street works act durham county council. This information is for use by utility companies and their contractors to help coordinate roadworks within county durham. 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 of the new roads and street works act 1991. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. To satisfy the requirements of the act, work involving breaking up the.
Section 3 contains a link to the new roads and street works act 1991. Nrswa streetworks operative training get your streetworks. Code of practice for the coordination of works in roads. Technical specification for the electronic transfer of notifications eton new roads and street works act 1991 technical specification version 5. The undertaker must also ensure that the reinstatement conforms.
The undertaker will pay, to the council, the cost incurred by the council in respect of any traffic management measures it may be necessary for the council as the traffic authority to implement arising out of the placing of the apparatus in the street. The new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa provides a legal framework for street and highway works. The working group felt that the note above would clarify the position for many roads authorities and go some way to meet their concerns. Any street works site must have at least one qualified operative on site at all times during works, and the site must have a qualified supervisor appointed to the site who can. Street works and road works information for local authorities and statutory undertakers carrying out work on or under the street. Although the primary legislation and the subsequent regulations set out the general framework for the use of. Anyone doing street works must reinstate the street according to standards outlined in the specification of the reinstatement of openings in highways sroh. Coordination code of practice code of practice for the coordination of street works and works for road purposes and related matters data model a generalised, userdefined view of data representing the real world. How to reinstate a road after doing street works gov. The kent county council by signing the applicant declaration at the bottom of the n notice form the applicant declares that the aforementioned details are correct and acknowledges that the works referred to above must be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the nrswa and associated. A code of practice for inspections 2nd revised edition by transport, dept. New roads and street works act 1991 nrswa beechwood trees.
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. New roads and street works act 1991 section 50 notes for guidance the requirement to obtain a street works licence applies to any person or organisation other than a staturtory undertaker who wishes to place, retain and thereafter inspect, maintain, adjust, alter or renew apparatus, or change its position or remove it in or from the highway. New roads and street works act 1991 course overview. Streetwise training org uk new roads and streetworks act n. The use of s109 of the new road and street works act 1991. New roads and street works act 1991 transport for london. This document is also available in pdf format 799kb contents. This advice note provides guidance on the steps to be taken by the overseeing organisation oo, its agents and contractors under new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa when. The licensee will comply with the provisions of the highways act 1980, the new roads and street works act 1991, the traffic management act 2004, the health and safety at work act 1974, the construction design and management regulations 1994 where applicable and all other necessary statutory provisions or regulations. New roads and street works act 1991 section 58 notice of substantial road works exhibition road streetscape contract three months advance notice is hereby given that the royal borough of kensington and chelsea intends to carry out substantial works for road purposes. All of the above are issued by the department of transport as a result of the introduction of the new roads and street works act 1991. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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.
New roads and street works act 1991 the code of practice. Commencement orders yet to be applied to the new roads and street works act 1991. Chapter 2 coordination and cooperation in action 2. Local authorities are frequently faced with claims by utility companies for damage to their underground apparatus under section 82 nrswa. New roads and street works act 1991 application for licence to place, retain and maintain apparatus in a street under section 50 and schedule 3 of the new roads and street works act 1991 made to carmarthenshire county council the street authority. I acknowledge the statutory need for me t o pay the prescribed inspection fees which will be imposed by the street. 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. New roads and street works act 1991 r1 registration of works. Instant road repair cold lay asphalt concrete bbahapas.
There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation. Tn24 8dh purpose notice of worksremedial works works reference no ge510 kent county council reference no date of issue from. 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. The new roads and street works act 1991 places a duty on any person or organisation undertaking work involving the installation, renewal, maintenance or inspection of underground apparatus in any street or road to ensure that work is under the control of competent persons. The introducers represented each of the main parties involved in the introduction of the new roads and streetworks act 1991. Section 50 applications new roads and street works act 1991. This includes road works by undertakers utility companies and. New roads and street works act 1991 specification for the reinstatement of openings in roads third edition scotland january 2015 approved by the scottish ministers under section of the new roads. 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. The case is a good reminder to local authorities that these cases can be defended, notwithstanding the strict liability provisions of the new roads and street works act 1992 nrswa. The new roads and street works act requires that anyone who executes, works for, or on behalf of a utility company, is qualified for the activities being carried out. New roads and street works act 1991 a world of training.
New roads and street works act 1991 glasgow city council. You have chosen to open the whole act as a pdf the. Kent county council vehicle crossing team highways and transportation aylesford highway depot st michaels close aylesford kent. 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 speciication may be prescribed for materials to be used and standards of workmanship to be observed. Raucs advice note 22 the use of s109 of the new road and street works act 1991. 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.
Approved by the secretary of state for transport under. Under the terms of the new roads and street works act 1991 part iv section 109, the roads authority has a duty to give not less than 10 working days notice to any other authority or person who may be responsible for a structure in the road, or have plant or equipment in or under the road, that could be affected by your proposed works. Section 74 of the 1991 act means the licence holder may be liable to charges raised. An act to amend the law relating to roads so as to enable new roads to be provided by new means. Aug 19, 2009 this code of practice is intended to help local authorities coordinate works in the highway under section 59 of the new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa it also helps undertakers. New roads and street works act 1991 1991 chapter 22 an act to amend the law relating to roads so as to enable new roads to be provided by new means. This code of practice is intended to help local authorities coordinate works in the highway under section 59 of the new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa. New roads and street works act 1991 diversionary works summary sa1005 replaces interim advice note ian 5904. In such a situation the undertaker remains liable even after the end of the guarantee period. Those changes will be listed when you open the content using the table of contents below.