Explanatory Memorandum to the Road Tunnel Safety Regulations 2007. SI 2007/1520
Explanatory Memorandum SI 2007/1520
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Explanatory Memorandum
Abstract
EU Directive 2004/54/EC on Minimum safety requirements for tunnels in the Trans-European Road Network was devised as a result of tunnel fires in Mont Blanc and Tauern in 1999 and St Gothard in 2001. SI 2007/1520 transposes the EU directive into UK law. Considers suitable safety measures to ensure tunnel safety.
History
Prepared by the Department for Transport (DFT).
Subjects
- Tunnelling and underpinning
- Tunnelling
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
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