New roads and street works act 1991: Specification for the reinstatement of openings in roads. Code of practice. Third edition (Scotland). January 2015

Publication Year

2014

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Under section 130 of NRSWA, undertakers executing street works must when reinstating the street comply with specifications prescribing materials to be used and standards of workmanship. Details cover: operational principles, performance requirements, excavation, surround to apparatus, backfill, flexible and composite roads, rigid and modular roads, footways, footpaths and cycle tracks, verges and unmade ground, compaction, ancillary activities and remedial works.

Document History

Published by Transport Scotland. Approved by the Scottish Ministers under Section 130 of the New roads and street works act 1991. Prepared by a working party of the Roads Authorities and Utilities Committee (Scotland) RAUC(S). This third edition has been approved by The Scottish Ministers for use in Scotland only. Comes into operation on 1 January 2015. Will supersede: New roads and street works act 1991: Specification for the reinstatement of openings in roads (October 2003 revision) (ScotExec, 2003) on 1 January 2015. For use in Wales see: Specification for the reinstatement of openings in highways. 2nd edition (National Assembly for Wales, 2006). For use in England see: New roads and street works act 1991: Specification for the reinstatement of openings in highways: code of practice. 3rd edition (England) (DFT, 2010).

ISBN

9781909948167

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