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. 3rd edition (revised August 2009)
Publication Year
2009
Document Status
Withdrawn
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.
Document History
Superseded by 4th edition, October 2012. 3rd edition only applicable in England. 2nd edition with appendix E is applicable in Wales only. 1st edition is applicable in Scotland only. This 3rd edition is published by DfT and came into operation on 1st April 2008, replacing the 2nd edition published by HAUC.
Publisher Information
Department for Transport
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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