Made | 21st February 2001 | ||
Affirmed by resolution of the Assembly on | 24th April 2001 | ||
Coming into operation | 1st May 2001 |
(3) In regulation 2(9) for sub-paragraph (a) there shall be substituted -
(4) In regulation 2(10) there shall be added to the table of abbreviations and symbols in appropriate alphabetical order the following -
A4 | Paper sheet size 210 x 297 mm |
cd/m2 | Candela per square metre |
CIE | Commission Internationale de L'Eclairage |
HBC | High Breaking Capacity |
Hz | Hertz (cycles per second) |
IP | Ingress Protection |
kw | Kilowatt |
lux | lumens per square metre |
mm2 | square millimetre |
PECU | photo-electric control unit" |
(5) For regulation 4 (goods and materials) there shall be substituted -
(6) In regulation 12(1) (retaining walls, pipelines and other structures) for the words "(3rd revision 1989)" there shall be substituted "(6th revision 1995)".
(7) After regulation 15 (Lay-bys, bus bays, parking bays, turning areas, verges and service strips) there shall be inserted the following regulation -
(8) In regulation 16 (deposit of plans) -
(9) In regulation 17 (notice of commencement and completion of stages of work) -
(10) For regulation 20 (expenses of carrying out investigations and tests and taking of samples) there shall be substituted -
(11) In regulation 21 (removal or alteration of work not in conformity with the regulations) for paragraph (2) there shall be substituted -
(12) In Schedule 1 (publications to which reference is made in the Regulations) -
Publication | Amendment | Citation | |
Serial No | Reference No or date | ||
BS 7501: 1989 | - | - | regulation 2(9)(a) |
BS 7502: 1989 | - | - | " " |
BS EN 45003: 1995 | - | - | " "" |
(b) in Table B for the words "(3rd Revision 1989)" there shall be substituted "(6th Revision 1995)";
(c) for Table C there shall be substituted -
"Table C
British Standards cited in Schedule 2
Publication | Amendment | Citation | |
Serial No | Reference No or date | ||
BS 12: 1996 | - | - | paragraph 7 |
BS 65: 1991 (1997) | 1 | AMD 8622 | paragraph 12(5) |
BS 187: 1978 | 1 | AMD 5427 | paragraph 3(3) |
BS EN 124:1994 | 1 | AMD 8587 | paragraphs 13(3), 15 |
BS 882:1992 | - | - | paragraph 1(1) |
BS 1200:1976 (1996) |
1 2 3 |
AMD 4510 AMD 4834 AMD 5126 |
paragraph 2 |
BS 1247: Part 2:1990 | - | - | paragraph 16 |
BS 1521: 1972 (1994) | 1 | AMD 3519 | paragraph 25 |
BS 3148: 1980 | - | - | paragraph 17 |
BS 594: Part 1: 1992 | 1 | AMD 8397 | paragraph 6(1), 6(2), 6(3) |
BS EN 588-1:1997 | - | - | paragraph 12(7) |
BS 3921: 1985 (1995) | 1 | AMD 8946 | paragraph 3(1), 3(4) |
BS 4482: 1985 | 1 | AMD 9482 | paragraph 24 |
BS 4483: 1998 | - | - | paragraph 26 |
BS 4660: 1989 (1998) | 1 | AMD 9132 | paragraph 12(6) |
BS 4987: Part 1: 1993 |
1 2 |
AMD 8122 AMD 8400 |
paragraphs 1(2), 5(1), 5(2), 5(3), 5(4) |
BS 5911: Part 103: 1994 | - | - | paragraph 12(2) |
BS 5328: Part 1: 1997 | - | - | paragraphs 19, 20, 21, 22, 27 |
BS 5328: Part 2: 1997 | 1 | AMD 9691 | paragraphs 19, 20, 21, 22, 27 |
BS 5328: Part 3: 1990 |
1 2 3 |
AMD 6927 AMD 7176 AMD 9312 |
paragraphs 19, 20, 21, 22, 27 |
BS 5328: Part 4: 1990 |
1 2 3 |
AMD 6928 AMD 8760 AMD 9313 |
paragraphs 19, 20, 21, 22, 27 |
BS 5481: 1977 (1998) |
1 2 |
AMD 3631 AMD 4436 |
paragraph 12(6) |
BS 5911: Part 2: 1982 |
1 2 |
AMD 5146 AMD 8077 |
paragraph 14 |
BS 5911: Part 100: 1988 |
1 2 |
AMD 6269 AMD 7588 |
paragraph 12(1) |
BS 5911: Part 110: 1992 | 1 | AMD 8155 | paragraph 12(3) |
BS 5911: Part 114: 1992 | - | - | paragraph 12(4) |
BS 5911: Part 230: 1994 | - | - | paragraph 13(1) |
BS 6073: Part 1: 1981 |
1 2 |
AMD 3944 AMD 4462 |
paragraph 3(2) |
BS 7263: Part 1: 1994 | - | - | paragraphs 10(1), 10(2), 11" |
(d) in Table D for the reference to BS 1377: Part 2: 1990 there shall be substituted the following -
"BS 1377: Part 2: 1990 | 1 | AMD 9027 | paragraph 4(2)(f)" |
(e) for Table F there shall be substituted -
"Table F
British Standards cited in Schedule 4
Publication | Amendment | Citation | |
Serial No | Reference No or date | ||
BS 65: 1991(1997) | 1 | AMD 8622 | paragraph 3(4) |
BS 449: Part 2: 1969 |
"
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
AMD 416 AMD 523 AMD 661 AMD 1135 AMD 1787 AMD 4576 AMD 5698 AMD 6255 AMD 8859 |
paragraph 6(11)(b) |
BS EN 124: 1994 | 1 | AMD 8587 | paragraph 6(13), 6(16) |
BS 812: Part 110: 1990 | - | - | paragraph 4(8) |
BS 882: 1992 | - | - | paragraph 3(7) |
BS 1247: Part 2: 1990 | - | - | paragraph 6(10)(a) |
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990 | 1 | AMD 9027 | paragraph 4(9) |
BS 4211: 1994 | - | - | paragraph 6(11)(f) |
BS 4660: 1989 (1998) | 1 | AMD 9132 | paragraph 3(4) |
BS 5481: 1977 (1998) |
1 2 |
AMD 3631 AMD 4436 |
paragraph 3(4) |
BS 5911: Part 103: 1994 | - | - | paragraph 3(4) |
BS 5911: Part 100: 1988 |
1 2 |
AMD 6269 AMD 7588 |
paragraph 3(4) |
BS 5911: Part 110: 1992 | 1 | AMD 8155 | paragraph 3(4) |
BS 5911: Part 114: 1992 | - | - | paragraph 3(4) |
BS 5911: Part 200: 1994 | - | - | paragraph 6(4) |
BS 5911: Part 230: 1994 | - | - | paragraph 7(3), 7(5) |
BS 6073: Part 1: 1981 |
1 2 |
AMD 3944 AMD 4462 |
paragraph 6(2) |
BS EN 752-1: 1996 | - | - | paragraph 1(4) |
BS EN 752-2: 1997 | - | - | paragraph 1(4) |
BS EN 752-3: 1997 | - | - | paragraph 1(4)" |
(f) for Table H there shall be substituted -
"Table H
British Standards cited in Schedule 5
Publication | Amendment | Citation | |
Serial No | Reference No or date | ||
BS 594: Part 1: 1992 | 1 | AMD 8397 | paragraphs 12(3), 13(3), 13(4) |
BS 594: Part 2: 1992 | 1 | AMD 8398 | paragraphs 12(3), 13(3) |
BS 598: Part 100: 1987 (1996) |
1 2 |
AMD 6122 AMD 9030 |
paragraph 10(6) |
BS 598: Part 101: 1987 | - | - | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 598: Part 102: 1996 | - | - | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 598: Part 104: 1989 (1996) |
1 2 |
AMD 6738 AMD 9031 |
paragraph 10(3) |
BS 598: Part 105: 1990 | 1 | AMD 7294 | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 598: Part 107: 1990 (1996) |
1 2 |
AMD 8399 AMD 9032 |
paragraph 10(3) |
BS 598: Part 108: 1990 | - | - | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 598: Part 109: 1990 | - | - | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 812: Part 2: 1995 |
1 2 |
AMD 9195 AMD 10379 |
paragraph 10(3) |
BS 812: Part 101: 1984 | - | - | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 812: Part 102: 1989 | - | - | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 812: Part 103: Section 103-1: 1985 | 1 | AMD 6003 | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 812: Part 103: Section 103-2: 1989 | - | - | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 812: Part 105: Section 105-1: 1989 | - | - | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 812: Part 105: Section 105-2:1990 | - | - | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 812: Part 106: 1985 | - | - | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 812: Part 111: 1990 | - | - | paragraphs 7(1), 8(1), 10(3) |
BS 882: 1992 | - | - | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990 | 1 | AMD 9027 | paragraphs 6(7), 7(5), 8(3) |
BS 2000: Part 397: 1995 | - | - | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 3690: Part 3: 1990 | - | - | paragraph 10(3) |
BS 4483: 1998 | - | - | paragraph 2(4) |
BS 4987: Part 1: 1993 |
1 2 |
AMD 8122 AMD 8400 |
paragraphs 9(1), 12(2), 13(2), 13(5), 14(2), 15 |
BS 4987: Part 2: 1993 |
1 2 |
AMD 8158 AMD 8361 |
paragraphs 9(1), 9(2), 11(3), 12(2), 12(4), 13(2), 13(5) |
BS 6677: Part 1: 1986 (1997) | - | - | paragraph 17(4) |
BS 6677: Part 3: 1986 | - | - | paragraph 17(4) |
BS 6717: Part 1: 1993 | - | - | paragraph 17(1) |
BS 7533: Part 3: 1997 | - | - | paragraphs 2(1), 17(2), 17(4)" |
(g) for Table J there shall be substituted -
"Table J
British Standards cited in Schedule 6
Publication | Amendment | Citation | |
Serial No | Reference No or date | ||
BS 4987: Part 1: 1993 |
1 2 |
AMD 8122 AMD 8400 |
paragraph 2(2)(b)(ii) |
BS 4987: Part 2: 1993 |
1 2 |
AMD 8158 AMD 8361 |
paragraph 2(2)(b)(ii)" |
(h) for Table K there shall be substituted -
"Table K
British Standards cited in Schedule 7
Publication | Amendment | Citation | |
Serial No | Reference No or date | ||
BS 594: Part 1: 1992 | 1 | AMD 8397 | paragraph 2(6)(a) |
BS 594: Part 2: 1992 | 1 | AMD 8398 | paragraph 2(6)(a) |
BS 882: 1992 | - | - | paragraph 2(13) |
BS 1881: Part 101: 1983 |
1 2 |
AMD 6091 AMD 6728 |
paragraph 2(28) |
BS 1881: Part 102: 1983 |
1 2 |
AMD 6090 AMD 6727 |
paragraph 2(28) |
BS 1881: Part 108: 1983 |
1 2 |
AMD 6105 AMD 9074 |
paragraph 2(28) |
BS 1881: Part 111: 1983 |
1 2 |
AMD 6102 AMD 9387 |
paragraph 2(28) |
BS 1881: Part 112: 1983 | 1 | AMD 6100 | paragraph 2(28) |
BS 1881: Part 116: 1983 |
1 2 |
AMD 6097 AMD 6720 |
paragraph 2(28) |
BS 4483: 1998 | - | - | paragraph 5(21) |
BS 4987: Part 1: 1993 | 1 | AMD 8122 | paragraph 2(5) |
2 | AMD 8400 | ||
BS 4987: Part 2: 1993 |
1 2 |
AMD 8158 AMD 8361 |
paragraph 2(5) |
BS 7263: Part 1: 1994 | - | - | paragraphs 2(10), 4(2), 4(8)(b), 4(9)(b) |
BS 7533: Part 4: 1998 | - | - | paragraph 4(5)" |
(i) for Table L there shall be substituted -
"Table L
Other Publications cited in Schedule 7
Publication | Citation |
The Department of the Environment and the Department for Regional Development publication "Creating Places - achieving quality in residential developments and incorporating guidance on layout and access" published in 2000 by Corporate Document Services, 67 Newpark Industrial Estate, Caulside Drive, Antrim, BT41 2DU. | paragraphs 4(6), 8" |
(j) after Table L there shall be added -
"Table M
British Standards cited in Schedule 8
Publication | Amendment | Citation | |
Serial No | Reference No or date | ||
BS 729: 1971 (1994) | - | - | paragraph 4(3)(d) |
BS 1361: 1971 (1986) |
1 2 3 |
AMD 4171 AMD 4795 AMD 6692 |
paragraph 4(6)(a) and Figures 1 and 2 |
BS 1362: 1973 (1992) |
1 2 |
AMD 4573 AMD 6691 |
Figures 1 and 2 |
BS 4553-1: 1998 | - | - | paragraph 4(10)(a) |
BS 4800: 1989 (1994) | - | - | paragraph 4(15)(j) |
BS 4987: Part 1: 1993 |
1 2 |
AMD 8122 AMD 8400 |
Figure 4 |
BS 5328: Part 1: 1997 | - | - | Figure 5 |
BS 5489: Part 1: 1992 | 1 | AMD 9010 | paragraphs 1(1), 4(2)(a) |
BS 5489: Part 2: 1992 | - | - | paragraphs 1(1), 1(2), 4(2) (a), 4(2)(l) |
BS 5489: Part 3: 1992 |
1 2 |
AMD 9011 AMD 9674 |
paragraphs 1(1), 4(2)(a), 4(2)(l) |
BS 5489: Part 4: 1992 | 1 | AMD 9012 | paragraphs 1(1), 4(2)(a) |
BS 5489: Part 5: 1992 | - | - | paragraphs 1(1), 4(2)(a) |
BS 5489: Part 6: 1992 | - | - | paragraphs 1(1), 4(2)(a) |
BS 5489: Part 7: 1992 | 1 | AMD 9013 | paragraphs 1(1), 4(2)(a) |
BS 5489-8: 1998 | - | - | paragraphs 1(1), 4(2)(a) |
BS 5489: Part 9: 1996 | - | - | paragraphs 1(1), 4(2)(a) |
BS 5489: Part 10: 1992 | 1 | AMD 9014 | paragraphs 1(1), 4(2)(a) |
BS 5649: Part 2: 1978 (1997) | 1 | AMD 3136 | paragraph 4(3)(a), 4(3)(i) |
BS 5649: Part 3: 1982 (1997) | - | - | paragraph 4(3)(a), 4(3)(i) |
BS 5649: Part 4: 1982 (1997) | - | - | paragraph 4(3)(a), 4(3)(i) |
BS 5649: Part 5: 1982 (1997) | - | - | paragraph 4(3)(a), 4(3)(i) |
BS 5649: Part 6: 1982 (1997) | - | - | paragraph 4(3)(a), 4(3)(i) |
BS 5649: Part 7: 1985 (1997) | - | - | paragraph 4(3)(a), 4(3)(i) |
BS 5649: Part 8: 1982 (1997) | - | - | paragraph 4(3)(a), 4(3)(i), 4(3)(j) |
BS 5972: 1980 |
1 2 |
AMD 4094 AMD 4486 |
paragraph 4(8)(a), 4(8)(c) |
BS 6004: 1995 | - | - | paragraph 4(11) |
BS 6346: 1997 | - | - | paragraph 4(10)(b), 4(10)(c) |
BS 6746: 1990 | 1 | AMD 6938 | paragraph 4(10)(a) |
BS 7654: 1997 | - | - | paragraph 4(9) |
BS 7671: 1992 |
1 2 |
AMD 8536 AMD 9781 |
paragraphs 2(5), 8(1)(b), 8(5) and Figure 2 |
BS EN 40-1: 1992 | - | - | paragraph 4(3)(a), 4(3)(i) |
BS EN 60192: 1993 | 1 | AMD 8718 | paragraph 4(4)(b) |
BS EN 60269-1: 1994 (1992) |
1 2 |
AMD 6448 AMD 8310 |
Table C and Figures 1 and 2 |
BS EN 60529: 1992 | 1 | AMD 7643 | paragraph 4(2)(e) |
BS EN 60598-2-3: 1994 |
1 2 |
AMD 9337 AMD 9685 |
paragraph 4(2)(a) |
BS EN 60662: 1993 |
1 2 3 4 5 6 |
AMD 8348 AMD 8457 AMD 8571 AMD 9150 AMD 9777 AMD 9934 |
paragraph 4(4)(a) |
BS EN 60922: 1997 | - | - | paragraph 4(2)(c) |
BS EN 60923: 1996 | - | - | paragraph 4(2)(c) |
BS EN 60947-3: 1992 |
1 2 3 |
AMD 7854 AMD 9079 AMD 9817 |
paragraph 4(6)(d) |
BS EN 60947-4-1: 1992 |
1 2 3 4 5 |
AMD 7337 AMD 7702 AMD 7849 AMD 8753 AMD 9816 |
paragraph 4(7)(a) |
BS EN 61048: 1993 | 1 | AMD 9153 | paragraph 4(2)(b) |
BS EN ISO 9002: 1994 | - | - | paragraph 4(3)(b) |
Publication | Citation |
The Department of the Environment and the Department for Regional Development publication "Creating Places - achieving quality in residential developments and incorporating guidance on layout and access" published in 2000 by Corporate Document Services, 67 Newpark Industrial Estate, Caulside Drive, Antrim, BT41 2DU. | Table A, paragraph 2(4)(a), 2(4)(b) |
Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland Manual of Contract Documents Volume 1 Specification for Highway Works, Series 1900 Protection of Steelwork against Corrosion Published by The Stationery Office | paragraph 4(15)(j)" |
(13) For Schedule 2 (detailed requirements for goods and materials to be used in construction of streets) there shall be substituted -
Goods and Materials | Specification |
1.
Aggregates |
|
(1) for concrete |
To BS 882: 1992. |
(2) for bituminous materials |
Sound clean hard crushed rock graded to BS 4987: Part 1: 1993. |
2.
Building sand |
To BS 1200: 1976 (1996) Table 1. |
3.
Bricks |
|
(1) Clay |
Well fired solid common brick or ordinary quality to BS 3921: 1985 (1995). |
(2) Concrete |
To BS 6073: Part 1: 1981 |
(3) Sand Lime |
To BS 187: 1978 |
(4) Engineering |
To BS 3921: 1985 (1995) Table 4 Class B. |
4.
Bitumen |
Straight run or cut back petroleum bitumen in accordance with the requirements of Schedule 5 paragraph 15. |
5.
Bitumen macadam |
|
(1) Carriageway and shared surface basecourse |
20mm dense graded basecourse to BS 4987: Part 1: 1993 supplemented by the requirements of paragraph 12 of Schedule 5 and paragraph 2(2)(b) of Schedule 6 respectively. |
(2) Carriageway and shared surface wearing course |
10mm or 14mm size close graded wearing course macadam to BS 4987: Part 1: 1993 supplemented by the requirements of paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 and paragraph 2(2)(b) of Schedule 6 respectively. |
(3) Footway basecourse |
20mm size dense basecourse in accordance with BS 4987: Part 1: 1993 subject to the requirements of paragraph 2(5) of Schedule 7. |
(4) Footway wearing course |
6mm size medium graded wearing course in accordance with BS 4987: Part 1: 1993 subject to the requirements of paragraph 2(6) of Schedule 7. |
6.
Asphalt |
|
(1) Carriageway and shared surface basecourse |
60 per cent coarse aggregate hot rolled asphalt to BS 594: Part 1: 1992 Table 2; Column 2/4, Binder to Table 1, Binder Numbers 3 or 5; supplemented by the requirements of paragraph 12 of Schedule 5. |
(2) Carriageway and shared surface wearing course |
30 per cent coarse aggregate hot rolled asphalt to BS 594: Part 1: 1992 Table 6, Column 6/4, Schedule 1B; Binder to Table 1, Binder Numbers 3 or 5; supplemented by the requirements of paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 and paragraph 2(2)(b) of Schedule 6 respectively. |
(3) Footway or footpath wearing course |
15 per cent coarse aggregate hot rolled asphalt to BS 594: Part 1: 1992 |
Table 6, Column 6/2, Schedule 1B; Binder to Table 1, Binder Numbers 3 or 5; supplemented by the requirements of paragraph 2(6) of Schedule 7. | |
7.
Cement |
Ordinary or rapid hardening Portland to BS 12: 1996. |
8.
Cement mortar |
|
(1) general use |
1 part by volume of cement to 5 of building sand. |
(2) for jointing pipes |
1 part by volume of cement to 1 of building sand. |
(3) for jointing kerbs |
1 part by volume of cement to 3 of building sand. |
9.
Lime mortar |
1 part by volume of hydrated lime to 2½ parts of building sand. |
10.
Kerbs and edgings |
|
(1) Concrete kerbs |
Hydraulically compressed to BS 7263: Part 1: 1994 Type HB 2 of Figure 2 (150mm x 125mm Type BN of Figure 2 in shared surfaces). |
(2) Concrete edgings |
Hydraulically compressed to BS 7263: Part 1: 1994 Type ER or EF of Figure 4. |
11.
Concrete flags |
Hydraulically compressed to BS 7263: Part 1: 1994 Type E70. |
12.
Pipes |
|
(1) Concrete |
To BS 5911: Part 100: 1988 |
(2) Concrete prestressed |
To BS 5911: Part 103: 1994 |
(3) Concrete perforated |
To BS 5911: Part 110: 1992 |
With holes not greater than 10mm or less than 3mm; the total areas of holes shall be not less than 1,000mm2 per m length of pipe. | |
(4) Concrete porous |
To BS 5911: Part 114: 1992. |
(5) Clay |
To BS 65: 1991 (1997). |
(6) UPVC |
To BS 5481: 1977 (1998) or BS 4660: 1989 (1998). |
(7) Asbestos cement |
To BS EN 588-1: 1997. |
13.
Gullies, gully gratings and frames |
|
(1) Concrete gullies |
Shall have an internal diameter of 375mm and conform to BS 5911: Part 230: 1994. |
(2) Cast iron gullies |
To the requirements of paragraph 7 of Schedule 4. |
(3) Gully gratings and frames |
Cast iron to BS EN 124: 1994. Para 4 BS Ref Class C250 or D400. The metal used for the manufacture of castings to be as described in Para 6.1.1 of BS EN 124: 1994. |
14.
Precast concrete manholes |
To BS 5911: Part 2: 1982. |
15.
Manhole covers and frames |
Grade D400 and test load 400 KN. BS EN 124: 1994. |
16.
Step irons |
To BS 1247: Part 2: 1990 and the requirements of paragraph 6(10) of Schedule 4. |
17.
Water |
Mains supply, otherwise to BS 3148: 1980. |
18.
Sub-base and roadbase |
Shall be hard sound uniformly graded crushed rock, reasonably cubical in shape and free of soil, slate, vegetable or other injurious matter and graded in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 7 and 8 of Schedule 5. |
19.
Concrete grade C30/20 |
To BS 5328: Parts 1 and 2: 1997 and Parts 3 and 4: 1990 20mm nominal size aggregate with 275 kg per m3 minimum cement content and medium workability. |
20.
Concrete grade C20/40 |
To BS 5328: Parts 1 and 2: 1997 and Parts 3 and 4: 1990 40mm nominal size aggregate with 190 kg per m3 minimum cement content and medium workability. |
21.
Concrete grade C20/20 |
To BS 5328: Parts 1 and 2: 1997 and Parts 3 and 4: 1990 20mm nominal size aggregate with 220kg per m3 minimum cement content and medium workability. |
22.
Concrete grade C7.5/40 |
To BS 5328: Parts 1 and 2: 1997 and Parts 3 and 4: 1990 40mm nominal size aggregate with 200kg per m3 minimum cement content and medium workability. |
23.
Grass seed |
Each 100kg of grass seed shall consist of - 60kg of red fescue S59 20kg of smooth stalked meadow grass 15kg of crested dogstail 5kg of white clover. |
24.
Mild steel reinforcing |
To BS 4482: 1985. |
25.
Waterproof membrane |
To BS 1521: 1972 (1994) Class B. IF. |
26.
Steel fabric reinforcement |
To BS 4483: 1998 and the requirements of paragraph 2(1) and (4) of Schedule 5. |
27.
Ready-mixed concrete |
To BS 5328: Parts 1 and 2: 1997 and Parts 3 and 4: 1990. |
28.
Block paving |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 17 of Schedule 5. |
29.
Blinding |
Shall be crushed rock of 19mm maximum size which is capable of filling the intricacies of the top layer of roadbase stone and being compacted to form a dense surface. |
30.
Luminaires |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4(2) of Schedule 8. |
31.
Lighting columns, doors and bracket arms |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 8. |
32.
Lamps |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4(4) of Schedule 8. |
33.
Electrical switch gear |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4(5) of Schedule 8. |
34.
Electrical switch fuses and fuse switches |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4(6) of Schedule 8. |
35.
Contactors |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4(7) of Schedule 8. |
36.
PECUs |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4(8) of Schedule 8. |
37.
Cut-outs |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4(9) of Schedule 8. |
38.
Electrical cable |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4(10) and (11) of Schedule 8. |
39.
Cable ducting |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4(12) of Schedule 8. |
40.
Cable marker tape |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4(13) of Schedule 8. |
41.
Cable jointing kits |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4(14) of Schedule 8. |
42.
Control pillars |
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4(15) of Schedule 8." |
(14) In Schedule 3 (detailed requirements - setting out of street, site clearance, earthworks, preparation of sub-grade) -
(15) In Schedule 4 (detailed requirements - drainage) -
Type of pipe (not exceeding | Joint type 600mm diameter) | Bedding class |
Concrete to BS 5911: Part 100: 1988. Standard pipes for diameter not exceeding 300mm: Class M pipe or Class H pipe for diameter greater than 300mm | Flexible spigot and socket joints as described in BS 5911: Part 100: 1988 | B |
Prestressed concrete pipes to BS 5911: Part 103: 1994 | Flexible spigot and socket or rebated joints as described in BS 5911: Part 103: 1994 | B |
British Standard clay pipes to BS 65: 1991 (1997). Extra strength pipes to be used in all cases | Type 1 sockets with flexible joints as described in BS 65: 1991 (1997) | B |
UPVC pipes to BS 5481: 1977 (1998) or BS 4660: 1989 (1998) Perforated concrete pipes to BS 5911: Part 110: 1992 | As described in BS 5481: 1977 (1998) or BS 4660: 1989 (1998) Rebated joints as described in BS 5911: Part 110: 1992 | E A |
Porous concrete pipes to BS 5911: Part 114: 1992 | Ogee or rebated joints as described in BS 5911: Part 114: 1992 | A" |
(d) in paragraph 6(4)(a) for the words "BS 5911: Part 200: 1989" there shall be substituted "BS 5911: Part 200: 1994";
(e) in paragraph 6(4)(a) for Table D there shall be substituted the following table -
"Table D
Dimension for Precast Concrete Chambers
Diameter of Pipe in mm
Depth of Chamber in m
Internal Diameter of Chamber in mm
150
up to 3.1
1200
225
up to 3.2
1200
300
up to 3.275
1200
375
up to 3.35
1200
450
up to 3.75
1350
525
up to 3.825
1350
600
up to 3.9
1350
675
up to 4.0
1350
750
up to 4.075
1500
825
up to 4.15
1500
900
up to 4.225
1800"
(f) for paragraph 6(11)(f) there shall be substituted -
(16) In Schedule 5 (detailed requirements - carriageways) -
(17) In Schedule 6 (detailed requirements - shared surfaces) in paragraph 2(2)(b)(ii) for the words "BS 4987: Part 1: 1988" and "BS 4987: Part 2: 1988" there shall be respectively substituted "BS 4987: Part 1: 1993" and "BS 4987: Part 2: 1993".
(18) In Schedule 7 (detailed requirements - footways, footpaths, footway crossings, kerbs, steps and stepped ramps, cycle tracks, verges and service strips) -
(19) After Schedule 7 there shall be added the Schedule set out in the Schedule to these regulations.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Regional Development on
21st February 2001.
L.S.
J. Carlisle
A senior officer of the Department for Regional Development
Road Type as defined in the Department of the Environment and the Department for Regional Development publication "Creating Places - achieving quality in residential developments and incorporating guidance on layout and access" published in 2000. | Minimum Maintained Lighting Requirements | |
Average Illuminance | Minimum Point Illuminance | |
Culs-de-sac and other access roads serving less than 100 dwellings | 6 lux | 2.5 lux |
Access roads serving between 100 and 400 dwellings or serving industrial premises | 3.5 lux | 1 lux |
Road Type | Maintained Average Luminance L | Overall Uniformity Ratio UO |
Longitudinal Uniformity Ratio |
Local distributor | 0.5 cd/m2 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
(5) Electrical design shall comply with BS 7671: 1992 and the person who intends to construct a street shall produce to the Department evidence of calculations for the determination of circuit current and voltage drop in the cables and for the selection of fuse sizes to ensure protection against electric shock and overcurrent.
(6) Streets with up to 50 columns shall be fed from a single supply point but streets having over 50 columns may require additional permanent supplies from a public electricity supplier.
(7) Where phased adoption of streets is proposed, the person who intends to construct a street to which these Regulations apply shall take account of this in the planning of the cable layout and the siting of the supply point.
(8) Internal wiring of the control pillar shall be in accordance with Figure 1 or 2 as appropriate and column wiring shall be in accordance with Figure 3.
(9) Fuse sizes in column bases shall be in accordance with Table C.
TABLE C
Recommended cut-out fuse values BS EN 60269-1: 1994 (1992)
Lamp wattage
Lamp type
Fuse rating
35/36/55
low pressure sodium
6 ampere
90/135
low pressure sodium
10 ampere
50/70/100
high pressure sodium
6 ampere
150
high pressure sodium
10 ampere
(10) Where conductors of a public electricity supplier are present within or adjacent to the street, the person who intends to construct a street to which these regulations apply shall consult with that public electricity supplier at the design stage to establish where columns may be safely positioned to avoid danger.
Electricity supply
3.
Any person who intends to construct a street shall arrange with a public electricity supplier for a supply of electricity to be provided to the control pillar which shall be sited at the location shown on the approved plan.
Materials
4.
- (1) All materials shall be in new (unused) condition when installed.
(2) Luminaires shall comply with the requirements in paragraphs (a) to (l), that is to say -
(a) luminaires shall comply with BS EN 60598-2-3: 1994 and BS 5489: Part 1: 1992; Part 2: 1992; Part 3: 1992; Part 4: 1992; Part 5: 1992; Part 6: 1992; Part 7: 1992; Part 9: 1996; Part 10: 1992 and BS 5489-8: 1998 and shall be approved by the Department;
(b) luminaires of the integral control gear type shall be complete with a power factor correction capacitor complying with BS EN 61048: 1993 and, where lamp starting is dependent on a high tension ignitor, this shall be provided as a separate item housed in the gear compartment;
(c) luminaire ballast shall comply with BS EN 60922: 1997 or BS EN 60923: 1996 as applicable and shall be suitable for operation on a nominal supply voltage of 230 volts;
(d) the bowls of side entry luminaires shall be hinged and when closed the bowl shall be secured by means of a substantial toggle catch, captive screw or nut;
(e) the whole of the luminaire, with the exception of any separate control gear compartment, shall be dustproof and weatherproof to at least IP 54 standard as defined in BS EN 60529 : 1992;
(f) the luminaire shall be designed so as to prevent any moisture which may collect in the bracket from entering the interior of the luminaire;
(g) the means of supporting the lamp within the luminaire shall ensure that the position of the lamp, relative to the optical equipment, remains constant under all normal conditions throughout the life of the luminaire;
(h) any prismatic refractors built into the luminaires shall have a smooth exterior surface to prevent the accumulation of dirt and to facilitate cleaning;
(i) all reflectors shall be anodised aluminium, vitreous enamelled sheet steel or other suitable material;
(j) an earthing terminal shall be provided in the luminaire;
(k) all luminaires shall be vandal resistant non-corrosive type and bowls shall be of ultra violet stablized material; and
(l) luminaires to comply with BS 5489: Part 2: 1992 shall be suitable for mounting on a 42 mm x 110 mm spigot, luminaires to comply with BS 5489: Part 3: 1992 shall be suitable for mounting on a 34 mm x 110 mm spigot and post top luminaires shall be suitable for mounting on a 76 mm spigot.
(3) Lighting columns, doors and bracket arms shall comply with the requirements in paragraphs (a) to (p), that is to say -
Column height | Windage | Weight |
5 m and 6 m columns | 0.175 sq m | 7 kg |
Side entry lanterns for 8 m, 10 m and 12 m columns | 0.225 sq m | 10 kg |
Post top lanterns for 10 m and 12 m columns | 0.3 sq m | 17.5 kg |
Column height | Bracket dimensions |
5 m and 6 m columns |
Projection: 0.5 m or 0.8 m Uplift: Not exceeding 0.3 m Spigot: 34 mm dia x 110 mm |
8 m, 10 m and 12 m columns |
Projection: 0.5 m to 3.0 m in 500 mm steps Uplift: not exceeding 2.0 m Spigot: 42 mm dia x 110 mm |
(4) All discharge lamps shall comply in all respects with the following: -
(5) Electrical control equipment may be installed in damp conditions but shall be adequately protected against corrosion and the ingress of moisture.
(6) Electrical switch fuses and fuse switches shall comply with the requirements in paragraphs (a) to (d), that is to say -
(7) Contactors shall comply with the requirements in paragraphs (a) to (c), that is to say -
(8) PECUs shall comply with the requirements in paragraphs (a) to (h), that is to say -
(9) Cut-outs shall comply with BS 7654: 1997 and shall be as follows: -
(10) Underground electrical cable may be of the following types: -
(11) Surface mounted electrical cables shall be to BS 6004: 1995 and shall comply with the following configurations: -
(12) Cable ducting shall be orange, 32 mm internal diameter, made from polythene or PVC and shall be printed along its entire length in 6 mm high blue lettering with the legend "Department for Regional Development - Street Lighting" with the year of manufacture.
(13) Marker tape shall be 150 mm wide coloured yellow and printed along its entire length in 100 mm high black lettering with the legend "Caution - Street Lighting Cable below".
(14) Cable joints, tee and straight through types may be required for cable jointing in connection with the cables specified in the requirements in sub-paragraphs (10) and (11).
(15) Control pillars shall be constructed using hot dip galvanised 3 mm thick mild steel press formed and welded to provide a weatherproof rigid structure and shall comply with the requirements in paragraphs (a) to (m), that is to say -
(f) a facility shall be provided on the mini pillar to enable the door to be securely locked by means of a padlock by an operative while working on a system serviced from this pillar;
(g) storage shall be provided, on the rear of the pillar door, for A4 size documents;
(h) brass 10 mm studding complete with 10 mm full nuts and whole plain washers in brass shall be mounted midway up the left inside wall of pillar;
(i) the lower portion of the pillar shall be fitted with a removable 3 mm thick apron plate manufactured from galvanised steel, painted and retained by six 8 mm bolts and washers, screwed into nutserts within the main body of the enclosure;
(j) the pillar shall be protected against corrosion to meet the requirements of the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland Manual of Contract Documents Volume 1, Specification for Highway Works, Series 1900 Protection of Steelwork against Corrosion; colour shall be Hollybush Green in accordance with BS 4800: 1989 (1994) - 14639 so as to give a guaranteed life on site, in areas of mild environmental pollution, of at least 15 years;
(k) mini pillars shall be coated internally and externally with bitumen from the base up to bottom line of door;
(l) a backboard manufactured from 15 mm thick tanalised plywood shall be fitted using 4 screws and nuts with nylon shrouded washers and shall be of the following dimensions -
fitted to provide the following depths from backboard to door -
(m) each pillar shall be provided with a white heavy duty plastic label secured to the outside of the door, bearing the legend "DRD Roads Service" in black embossed lettering, 6 mm high.
Setting out and location of equipment
5.
- (1) The position of all equipment shall be approved by the Department subject to its right to modify the position of that equipment.
(2) Columns and supply pillars shall normally be positioned a minimum of 800 mm from the edge of carriageways but in all cases underground and above ground equipment shall be located within the area to be adopted.
Storage of materials
6.
- (1) To ensure that all materials are in a new (unused) condition when installed they shall be stored in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) to (4).
(2) Columns shall be properly stacked to prevent damage and the collection of water inside them.
(3) Underground cables, both in storage and when installed, shall have cut ends sealed to prevent the ingress of moisture.
(4) Luminaires and other electrical equipment shall be kept in dry storage until installed.
Civil works
7.
- (1) Trenches for street lighting cables in footways or footpaths shall be excavated to a depth of 600 mm from finished ground level, a 100 mm bed of quarry dust or dead sand shall be spread along the base of the trench prior to laying the orange cable duct, or the steel wire armour cable and when the duct or cable has been laid it shall be covered with 100 mm of quarry dust or dead sand and the marker tape laid on top in accordance with Figure 4.
(2) Trenches for street lighting road duct in a carriageway or shared surface shall be excavated to a depth of 900 mm from finished ground level and a 150 mm UPVC duct shall be laid in the trench and haunched with 100 mm of concrete prior to being backfilled.
(3) Cable laying shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs (a) to (d), that is to say -
(4) Excavations for street lighting column bases shall be in accordance with Figure 5 with the final 150 mm layer of excavation not removed until immediately before installing the column which shall be erected in a vertical position and the bracket and door orientation in accordance with Figures 6 and 7 respectively.
(5) Where the excavation exceeds the dimensions set out in Figure 5 the backfilling in excess of the minimum concrete volume shall consist of grade C7.5/40 concrete.
Electrical works
8.
- (1) The electrical installation shall be carried out -
(2) Wiring between the lantern terminal block and cut-out in the column base compartment shall be twin and earth cable of 1.5mm2 conductor size, secured by plastic cable clips or ties and generally installed in accordance with Figure 3.
(3) All metalwork (other than current carrying parts) shall be earthed and all connections to earth studs shall be by means of correctly sized crimped lug terminations and the protective conductor within the twin and earth lantern supply cable shall run continuously from the lantern terminal block to the cut-out earth terminal on the outgoing side, with a separate 2.5mm2 protective conductor taken from the column earth stud to the cut-out earth terminal on the incoming side.
(4) Cabling between control pillar and single part photo cell shall be by means of 4 core 2.5mm2 Hi-Tuf cable with fault, overcurrent protection and isolation provided in the control cubicle and a separate photo cell neutral supply provided.
(5) Any person who intends to construct a street shall arrange for each completed electrical installation to be tested in accordance with BS 7671: 1992 and for a copy of the test results to be supplied to the Department.".
[2] S.I. 1980/1086 (N.I. 12) as amended by Article 6 of S.I. 1992/3203 (N.I. 19)back
[4] S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1)back
[5] A list of approved contractors is obtainable from NICEIC, Vintage House, 37 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UJ (Telephone: 0171 5642323)back