New roads and street works act 1991: Code of practice for the co-ordination of street works and works for road purposes and related matters. 4th edition (revised October 2012)

Department for Transport, 2012
New roads and street works act 1991: Code of practice for the co-ordination of street works and works for road purposes and related matters. 4th edition (revised October 2012) Download document

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Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Abstract

Sets out the legislative framework for street works by undertakers and works for road purposes. Balancing the rights of highway authorities with road users to minimise disruption and enable works to be carried out safely and efficiently. This code operates within specific sections of the New roads and street works act 1991 (NRSWA) covering the timing of street works, placing of apparatus, duties of street authorities to co-ordinate works and the duties of undertakers to co-operate with street authorities and other undertakers.

History

4th edition only applicable in England. 2nd edition with appendix E is applicable in Wales only. 1st edition is applicable in Scotland only. This 4th edition is published by DFT and came into operation on 1st October 2012, replacing the 3rd edition published by DFT.

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9780115532511

Subjects

  • Streetworks/road maintenance
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Roads
  • Transport facilities

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The Department for Transport is a UK Government department that provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. These activities were formerly carried out by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

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