Street Works (Works on Public Streets) Regulations
Table of Contents
Part I PRELIMINARY
1 Citation
2 Definitions
3 Application
Part II AUTHORITY’S APPROVAL FOR WORKS ON PUBLIC STREET
4 Works not to be carried out without Authority’s approval
5 Application for Authority’s approval
6 Appointment of contractor to carry out works
7 Authority may grant or refuse application
8 Approval of plans
9 Approval of contractor appointed by applicant
10 Authority may require applicant to furnish security
11 Authority’s approval deemed to be revoked if works are not carried out
Part III REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRYING OUT WORKS ON PUBLIC STREET
12 Code of practice
13 Duty to give notice of commencement of works
14 Appointment of supervisor
15 General duties of person carrying out works
16 Lighting of work site and erection of traffic signs, etc.
17 Where works affect structure of bridge, etc., or stability of slope, etc.
18 Duty to ensure proper and speedy completion of works
19 Reinstatement of public street
20 Duty to give notice of completion of works
21 Departure and deviation from approved plans
Part IV DUTIES OF PERSON WHO OWNS UTILITY OR APPARATUS ON, ALONG OR BENEATH SURFACE OF, PUBLIC STREET
22 Application of this Part
23 Utility or apparatus to be properly maintained
24 Damage to public street as a result of defect, etc., in utility or apparatus
25 Cessation of use of utility or apparatus
26 Liability to indemnify Authority against injury claims, etc.
Part V MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
27 Where works on public street result in diversion of traffic
28 Apportionment of costs of reconstructing or resurfacing street
29 Power of employee or officer of Authority to inspect works
30 Authority may carry out tests upon completion of works
31 Emergency works
32 Offence
33 Exemption
Legislative History