Proposed Model Text for Conditions

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1 Proposed Model Text for s The Permit Scheme allows for the Promoter to reference model text for conditions within their permit to provide opportunity for expediency in the permit application and to mitigate any EToN limitations in the practical application (description) of conditions (especially in the use of multiple conditions). The model text for conditions is suggested text for conditions which Norfolk County Council expects to apply or to be applied to permits. When referencing a model text for condition, either the Promoter or Norfolk County Council should make reference to the relevant model text reference number and/or the specified text. For expediency a reference to the model text number and any associated content can be applied. For example, a model text for condition reference NFK102 may specify "The activities hereby permitted shall only take place between [start time] and [end time] on weekdays and [start time] and [end time] on Saturdays and [start time] and [end time] on Sundays or Bank Holidays". In circumstances where works must not start before and finish before on a weekday and must not start before and finish before on a Saturday, this condition could be applied as "NFK weekdays, Sat" Norfolk County Council will publish a list of model text for conditions on their website. During the operation of the Permit Scheme, Norfolk County Council and/or Promoters may identify further model text for conditions that can be applied to support the operation and objectives of the Permit Scheme. Prior to bringing these into effect, the relevant organisiation proposing the change will discuss this text with the other organisations at the appropriate forums. To ensure there are no errors or misunderstandings in the application of model text for conditions, any published model text will not be superseded. New model text will be given a unique number (applied in numerical order). When applying the use of model text for conditions both the Promoter and Norfolk County Council must ensure that there is no ambiguity within the understanding and application of the condition. The Promoter is encouraged to contact Norfolk County Council during the permit application stage to clarify any interpretation or application of conditions, if needed. Should national model condition texts be agreed within the industry Norfolk County Council would commit to migrating from the NCC model conditions to the agreed national conditions. Each model text for condition is indexed in the following pages.

2 100 Date and Time Constraints ID Description NFK101 NFK102 NFK103 Where there is a need to limit the dates and/or the times of the planned works activity This condition should only be attached to permits where it is necessary to limit the times of day that works are undertaken because the highway needs to be clear outside of these times. For instance the permit may be valid for 3 days but the site can only be occupied between the hours specified on the days specified. Environmental concerns must be taken in consideration when using this condition It should be noted that it may be possible to have more than 1 start and stop time i.e. if you are only permitted to work outside T/S times, in which case the text can be suitably amended This condition should only be attached to permits where it is necessary to limit the times of day that traffic management is in operation because the highway needs to be clear outside of these times. For instance the permit may be valid for 3 days but the traffic management can only be in operation between the hours specified on the days specified. Environmental concerns must be taken in consideration when using this condition It should be noted that it may be possible to have more than 1 start and stop time i.e. if you are only permitted to work outside T/S times, in which case the text can be suitably The works activities, or part thereof [description] shall not commence before [or date and/or time] and shall cease by [date and/or time]. The activities hereby permitted shall only take place between [start time] and [end time] on weekdays and [start time] and [end time] on Saturdays and [start time] and [end time] on Sundays or Bank Holidays. The activities hereby permitted shall only take place between [start time] and [end time] on weekdays and [start time] and [end time] on Saturdays and [start time] and [end time] on Sundays or Bank Holidays. NFK101 surfacing NFK weekdays, Sat NFK weekdays, Sat Date Constraints & Time Constraints Time Constraints Time Constraints

3 200 Road Occupation Dimensions ID Description NFK201 This condition should be attached to permits where works are restricted to an agreed area as described in the brackets or specified in the Traffic Management Plan, this may also be used where the work and traffic management is restricted to the footway only. The Traffic Management Plan reference should be included for clarity The activities hereby permitted shall occur only within the area [insert description of area or provide traffic management plan reference] including the relevant and required signing, lighting and guarding. NFK201 TM plan Road Occupation Dimensions

4 300 Traffic Space Dimensions ID Description NFK301 This condition should be attached to permits where the works area decreases the road space normally available to pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic during specified times For the activities hereby permitted [X]m must be maintained for pedestrians and/or [Y]m must be maintained for vehicles.. NFK m peds & 3.5m vehicles 09:30-15:00, other times site must be clear Traffic Space Dimensions NFK302 This condition should be attached to permits where works areas leave less than xm footway for pedestrians. The minimum xm safe road space can be obtained by placing a safe temporary walkway in the carriageway It is a condition of this permit that the activities hereby permitted may only occur when a minimum road space of x metres is available to all pedestrian traffic at all times. NFK m peds at all times Traffic Space Dimensions

5 Road Closure ID Description This page is left intentional blank for possible future use

6 400 Light Signal Working ID Description NFK401 If to be manually controlled at any point, these times should be noted in text that reads manual control from xx:xx yy:yy The activities hereby permitted shall only take place when temporary traffic control is deployed by use of x (where x determines type of control Portable Signals, NFK401 2-way manual control 07:00 10:00 Light Signals and Shuttle Working

7 500 Traffic Management Changes ID Description NFK501 NFK502 Where traffic management arrangements need to change during the course of an activity on the direction of the Authority Where it is necessary for safety reasons to reduce the width of any dual carriageway or multi lane carriageway, in order for the works to be carried out. The activities shall be subject to, and shall take place when, the following traffic management measures are in place [traffic management type and/or plan]. NFK501 change to manual control of temporary traffic signals Activities shall only take place when the closure of a NFK502 lane 1 closure to lane or part of the lane of a dual carriageway or multilane carriageway [ as described ] has been authorised by the Permit Authority and may only be closed between the following times [time]. Traffic Management Changes Traffic Management Changes

8 600 Work Methodology ID Description NFK601 NFK602 Where it is necessary to ensure that the Promoter employs the appropriate methodology and/or where a Special Engineering Difficulty (SED) exists within the vicinity of the proposed works The methodology to be used should be agreed in advance with the works promoter as this may not be suitable for the works that need to be undertaken. It should be noted that the works methodology list given above is not a definitive list and where other methodology is agreed this can be provided within the condition. It should also be noted that more than one methodology may be listed The methodology employed for [the activity] will be as follows [description]. The promoter must inform the relevant Authority contact (contained within the SED notes) prior to commencement of works and the works methodology agreed by that Authority For the activities hereby permitted on this site, as agreed, the works methodology employed will be [Hand Dig/Directional Drilling/Moling/Other Delete as Appropriate)] throughout the duration of the works activity. NFK601 excavation hand-dig network rail NFK602 hand dig Work Methodology Work Methodology

9 700 Material and Plant Storage ID Description NFK701 This condition should be attached to permits where it is necessary to limit the area taken up by unused plant/materials. The condition should only be used where the storage of the materials and/or plant may cause problems on site such as congestion. It is a condition of this Permit that surplus material excavated as a consequence of the activities must be removed from the public highway within [x hours] (e.g. 24) of being excavated. NFK701 surplus material to be removed by each day Material and Plant Storage Authorities must ensure that timeframes are reasonable to ensure that this condition can be met - where x = 1 this may be deemed as unreasonable and impractical NFK702 This condition should be attached to permits where it is necessary to limit the defined area that materials or plant can be stored on site before they are actually required. The condition should only be used where the storage of plant and/or materials may cause problems such as congestion It is a condition of this permit that advance agreement is given by the Permit Authority for the Works Promoter to place or store materials, plant and/or equipment outside of the defined working space. NFK702 Material and Plant Storage

10 800 Consultation and Publicity ID Description NFK801 Where it is necessary for the proposed works to be publicised over and above the provision of advance warning boards. Activities shall not commence unless the Promoter has provided [method] to [recipients] at [location(s)] setting out where the works will take place; the nature of the works; the duration of the works; contact details of a representative of the Promoter; the Permit Reference Number (if available) and where a copy of the Permit may be obtained electronically (Permit Authorities street works register web-display). NFK801 Letter drop frontagers high street Consultation & Publicity NFK802 NFK803 NFK804 Consultation with bus operators. Activities shall not take place until bus operators/public transport section have been consulted on the proposed activity and, if appropriate, any bus diversion route or alternative arrangements for passengers have been agreed. Business open as usual signage. Activities shall not take place until business open as usual signs are in place, at the site extents and as appropriate. Advance warning boards. Some works will cause disruption to the highway network which will require Information Boards giving advance warning of works as partial mitigation. These will require an advance warning sign to be displayed, at each end of the affected length of the street, 1 week before commencement of the works. In the case of road closures the bus NFK802 operators/public transport section must have been informed of the actual start and end dates of the road closure. The signs are to remain during the course of the activity. Advance Warning Works start here on [date] for [duration] using [traffic control method] NFK803 NFK804 4th July 2 days road closure Consultation & Publicity Consultation & Publicity Consultation & Publicity

11 900 Environment ID Description NFK901 This condition should only be attached to permits where it is necessary to limit the time of day during which certain activities can take place. As an example, the works may be permitted to take place until 10pm however the element that involves slot cutting can only take place before 6pm For the activities hereby permitted, the following working methodology [insert methodology] shall only take place between [start time] and [end time] on weekdays and/or [start time] and [end time] on Saturdays and/or [start time] and [end time] on Sundays or Bank Holidays and must not continue beyond these times. NFK901 breaking out weekdays, Sat Environnent

12 Comparison with National Draft Model s NFK National National with subtle change National not used NFK001 NMC1 NMC11 NFK002 NMC2 NMC6 NFK003 NMC3 NMC14 NFK004 NMC15 NFK005 NFK006 NMC13 NFK007 NFK008 NFK009 NFK010 NFK011 NFK012 NFK051 NFK052 NFK053 NFK054 NFK055 NFK101 NFK102 NMC4 NFK103 NFK201 NMC8 NFK301 NMC9 NFK302 NMC10 NFK401 NMC12 NFK501 NFK502 NFK601 NFK602 NMC16 NFK701 NMC5 NFK702 NMC7 NFK801 NMC17 NFK802 NFK803 NFK804 NFK901 NMC18