This detailed procedure has been produced in accordance with the regulations of the new. Installing apparatus in a highway section 50 licence. New roads and street works act 1991 spec for reinstatement of openings in roads 3rd edition scotland approved by the scottish ministers under section of the new roads and street works act 1991. The new roads and street works act 1991 commencement no. 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. 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. Installing apparatus in a highway section 50 licence nrswa 1991. New roads and street works act 1991 n notice of works. 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. Approved by the secretary of state for transport under. The new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa sets out the objectives of the coordination function. I acknowledge the statutory need for me t o pay the prescribed inspection fees which will be imposed by the street. Anyone doing street works must reinstate the street according to standards outlined in the specification of the reinstatement of openings in highways sroh.
New roads and streetworks act 1991 section 58 notice of substantial road works for road purposes stallingborough interchange development a1173 between a180 interchange and kiln lane kiln lanea1173 roundabout 1. 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 streetworks act 1991 section 58 notice of substantial road works for road purposes carriageway and footway reconstruction estate road 2, grimsby between pyewipe road and estate road 8 1. It is strongly recommended that this advice is briefed to all works promoter staff involved with work planning and notification and highway authority staff responsible for the coordination of street and road works. Article 22 brings into force on 1st january 1993 those provisions of the 1991 act specified in schedule 2 and article 23 brings into force on 1st april 1993 those provisions of the 1991 act specified in schedule 3. This course includes theory and practical elements, with tests being conducted on each. Code of practice for inspections foreword under section 72 of the new roads and street works act 1991, the street authority is empowered to carry out investigatory works to check on whether or not an undertaker has complied with the duties placed on it in respect of reinstatement of the street. New roads and street works act 1991 r1 registration of works. Sa1005 is applicable to england, scotland and wales only. Licensing and streetworks team oxfordshire county council ron groves house 23 oxford road kidlington ox5 2bp from. 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. New roads and street works act 1991 transport scotland the. New roads and streetworks act nrswa the aim of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely fulfil the duties required by the nrswa 1991.
Apr 03, 2010 the specification of the reinstatement of openings in highways sroh outlines the standards for reinstating streets after doing street works. 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. 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. These requirements are in place by virtue of the new roads and. Those changes will be listed when you open the content using the table of contents below. The person granted a streetworks licence becomes an undertaker for the purposes of the new roads and streetworks act 1991, and therefore has the duties and responsibilities imposed by the act and associated secondary legislation and codes of practice.
Section 1 owner of apparatus name and address of applicant. Although the primary legislation and the subsequent regulations set out the general framework for the use of. 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. This is the original version as it was originally enacted. Three months notice is hereby given that norfolk county council intends to carry out major road works. This information is for use by utility companies and their contractors to help coordinate roadworks within county durham. The street where a s58 restriction will apply is a140 cromer road 04600829. The use of s109 of the new road and street works act 1991. After successfully completing the course the nrswa operative or nrswa supervisor will have the skills to carry out streetworks to the standards required by the new roads and street works act 1991. They outlined the background to the act, which was given royal assent on 27 june 1991, and the steps taken to enable its national implementation during the spring and summer of 1992. The introducers represented each of the main parties involved in the introduction of the new roads and streetworks act 1991.
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. Chapter 2 coordination and cooperation in action 2. 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. 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.
An act to amend the law relating to roads so as to enable new roads to be provided by new means. New roads and street works act 1991 transport for london. Section 74 of the 1991 act means the licence holder may be liable to charges raised under this. Section 71 of the new roads and streetworks act 1991. Street works licence application for placing new apparatus in the highway, section 50, new roads and street works act 1991 nb those applicants not familiar with the requirements of this legislation are strongly advised to appoint a contractor with the appropriate knowledge and accreditation to. New roads and street works act 1991 the code of practice. 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. In such a situation the undertaker remains liable even after the end of the guarantee period. This includes road works by undertakers utility companies and.
Section 74 of the 1991 act means the licence holder may be liable to charges raised. Transport scotland act 2005, supported by relevant regulations. 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. 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. It contains information specific to the new roads and street works act 1991 and the traffic management act 2004. Approved by the scottish ministers under section of the new. 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. The working group felt that the note above would clarify the position for many roads authorities and go some way to meet their concerns. In addition, each of the operatives must be qualified for the tasks they are undertaking. New roads and street works act nrswa 1991 supervisor citb. Undertakers are only obliged to inform the council of planned road works carried out by them or on their behalf. 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. New roads and street works act 1991 notification of completion of works oxfordshire county council ox5 2bp occ oc l description of works.
New roads and street works act 1991 specification for the reinstatement of openings in highways code of practice. Code of practice for the coordination of works in roads. New roads and street works act 1991 street works road opening licence bolton council in exercise of their powers under section 50 and schedule 3 of the new roads and street works act 1991, section 171 of the highways act 1980 section 65 of the road traffic regulations act 1985 hereby grant a street works licence to. This version of this act contains provisions that are prospective. 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. Although the primary legislation and the subsequent regulations set out the general framework for the use of penalties, it is the code of practice which. Three months advance notice is hereby given that north east lincolnshire council highway authority intends to carry out. This document is also available in pdf format 799kb contents. New roads and street works act nrswa 1991 supervisor. Licensing and streetworks team oxfordshire county council ron groves house.
Guidance notes to assist with completion of the application pack. Article 21 brings into force on 28th november 1992 those provisions of the new roads and street works act 1991 the 1991 act which are specified in schedule 1. Section 74 of the 1991 act means the licence holder may be liable to charges raised under this section for unreasonably prolonged occupation of the highway, or if the. The new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa provides a legal framework for street and highway works. New roads and street works act durham county council.
Raucs advice note 22 the use of s109 of the new road and street works act 1991. Any other company or individual who wants to install and maintain apparatus such as a drainage connection to privately owned property will need to apply to us for a licence under section 50 of the new roads and street works act 1991. There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation. The from box should be filled out with the name of the company promoting the work. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Three months advance notice is hereby given that north east lincolnshire council highway authority intends to carry out substantial. 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. 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. Technical specification for the electronic transfer of notifications eton new roads and street works act 1991 technical specification version 5. New roads and street works act 1991 diversionary works summary sa1005 replaces interim advice note ian 5904. The new roads and street works act 1991 nrswa as amended by the.
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