SECTION B - Derry City Council

SECTION B 

WORKS INFORMATION 

Part 1 – Preambles to the Specification 

Part 2 – Specification

Section B 

Part 1 

Preambles to the Specification

1.0 PREAMBLE TO THE SPECIFICATION 

1. The Specification referred to in the Tender shall be the ‘Specification for Highway Works’, published 

by the Stationery Office (formerly HMSO) as Volume 1 of the Manual of Contract Documents for 

Highway Works, as modified and extended by the following: 

(i) Appendix 0/1: Contract-specific Additional, Substitute and Cancelled Clauses, Tables and 

Figures; 

(ii) Appendix 0/2: Contract-specific minor alterations to existing Clauses, Tables and Figures; 

(iii) The Numbered Appendices listed in Appendix 0/3; 

(iv) Appendix 0/5: Special national alterations of the Overseeing Organisation of Scotland, 

Wales or Northern Ireland. 

Appendix 0/4 contains a list of the Drawings. 

2. The relevant publication date of each page of the Specification for Highway Works is given in the 

Schedule of Pages and Relevant Publication Dates. 

3. An Additional Clause as indicated by a suffix ‘A’ in Appendix 0/5 is an alteration originating from 

the Overseeing Organisation of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. An Additional Clause as 

indicated by a suffix ‘AR’ in Appendix 0/1 is a Contract-specific alteration. 

4. A Substitute Clause, as indicated by the suffix ‘S’ in Appendix 0/5 is an alteration originating from 

the Overseeing Organisation of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. A Substitute Clause as 

indicated by a suffix ‘SR’ in Appendix 0/1 is a Contract-specific alteration. 

5. A Cancelled Clause as indicated by a suffix ‘C’ in Appendix 0/5 is an alteration originating from the 

Overseeing Organisation of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. A Cancelled Clause indicated by 

a suffix ‘CR’ in Appendix 0/1 is a Contract-specific alteration. 

6. Insofar as any of the Numbered Appendices may conflict or be inconsistent with any provision of 

the Specification for Highway Works the Numbered Appendices shall always prevail. Additionally, 

Numbered Appendices 0/1 and 0/2 shall take precedence over Numbered Appendix 0/5. 

7. Any reference in the Contract to a Clause number or Appendix shall be deemed to refer to the 

corresponding Substitute Clause number or Appendix listed in Appendix 0/1, 0/2 or 0/5. 

8. Where a Clause is altered any original Table/Figure referred to in the Clause shall apply unless 

the Table/ Figure is also altered. Where a Table/Figure is altered any reference in a Clause to the 

original Table/Figure shall apply to the altered Table/Figure. 

9. Where a Clause in the Specification relates to work goods or materials which are not required for 

the Works it shall be deemed not to apply. 

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10. Any Appendix referred to in the Specification which is not used shall be deemed not to apply. 

11. Where a Clause in the Specification is prefixed by an # this indicates that this particular Clause 

has a substitute National Alteration for one or more of the Overseeing Organisations of Scotland, 

Wales or Northern Ireland. Substitute or additional National Clauses shall be used within 

countries to which they specifically apply and they are deemed to replace corresponding Clauses 

in the main text of the Specification as appropriate. The substitute National Clauses are located at 

the end of the relevant Series together with the additional National Clauses of the Overseeing 

Organisations. 

12. Other than where references to the Overseeing Organisation are made in the context of the 

Overseeing Organisation granting statutory type approvals, the roles and functions of the 

Overseeing Organisation shall be undertaken by the Project Manager. 

Where the Specification requires the provision of documentation to the Overseeing Organisation 

for statutory or type approval such documentation shall be provided to the Project Manager. 

13. If the Specification is used in conjunction with a Contract under which the Contractor is 

responsible for the design of any part of the Permanent Works, the delegation of the roles and 

functions of the Overseeing Organisation as stated in paragraph 12 above shall be further 

amended as follows: 

(i) 

(ii) 

If any agreement, consent or approval required to be obtained from the Overseeing 

Organisation impacts on the health and safety of the general public, the environment or 

any property or equipment not owned or operated by the Contractor, such agreement, 

consent, approval shall be obtained from the Project Manager 

Where the Specification provides for the Overseeing Organisation to require a test, 

waive the requirement for a test or alter testing frequency, the party to whom the 

Overseeing Organisation’s roles and functions have been ascribed by paragraph 12 above 

shall exercise such decisions in accordance with the Employer’s requirements. 

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Specification for Highway Works 

Schedule of Pages and Relevant Publication Dates 

Series/Appendix Page Number Publication Date 

000 

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March 1998 

May 2005 

November 2006 

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1, 3 to 7, N1, N 

8 to 9, 11, 15 to 19, N2, N4 

10, N5 to N6F 

May 2001 

May 2005 

November 2005 

May 2006 

November 2006 

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200 

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November 2003 

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November 2003 

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5000 

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2 to 3 

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Appendix A 1 to 32F May 2008 

Appendix B 

Appendix B 

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2 to 7F 

May 2006 

November 2006 

Appendix C 

Appendix C 

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2F 

May 2005 

November 2006 

#Appendix D 

Appendix D (NI) 

1F 

N1F 

May 2005 

March 1998 

Appendix E (NI) 

#Appendix E 

N1F 

1F 

May 2005 

May 2005 

Appendix F 1 to 55F May 2009 

Appendix G 1F May 2004 

Appendix H 

Appendix H 

Appendix H 

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2, 6 to 8F 

3 to 5 

November 2006 

November 2005 

May 2004 

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Section A 

Part 2 

Specification 

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2.0 SPECIFICATION 

APPENDIX 0/1: CONTRACT – SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL, SUBSTITUTE AND CANCELLED CLAUSES 

AND TABLES INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT 

Part A: Volume 1 Specification 

List of Additional Clauses, Tables and Figures 

Clause No 

Title 

171 AR DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES, ROADS AND ADJACENT PROPERTY 

OR BUILDINGS 

172 AR ROADS TO BE KEPT CLEAN 

173 AR COMMUNICATIONS 

175 AR OTHER WORKS ON THE CONTRACT AREA 

176 AR COMPLETION OF CONTRACT 

177AR 

REMOVAL OF SURPLUS MATERIAL 

178 AR FAILURE TO DISAPPROVE 

179AR 

570AR 

WAYLEAVES AND ACCESS RIGHTS 

TESTING AND DISINFECTION OF PIPELINES 

670 AR EXCAVATION AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING PAVEMENT / 

FOOTWAY SURFACES 

770 AR SURFACE CONDITION 

771 AR SURFACING REINSTATEMENTS 

772 AR CONCRETE REINSTATEMENTS 

List of Additional Clauses, Tables and Figures 

Clause 

3070AR 

Title 

LANDSCAPING 

C20 DEMOLITION 

120 EXTENT OF DECONSTRUCTION/ DEMOLITION 

130 GROUNDWORKS 

140 BENCH MARKS 

120 STRIPPING TOPSOIL 

121 TREATING TOPSOIL 

125 HANDLING TOPSOIL 

168 GENERAL SITE CLEARANCE 

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170 POTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION 

171 TREE ROOT BARRIERS (Reroot 2000 – 1mm thick by 

2000mm deep) 

172 TREE ROOT BARRIERS (Reroot 2000 – 2mm thick by 

1500mm deep) 

173 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS 

410 TOPSOIL: 

430 SURPLUS EXCAVATED TOPSOIL: 

440 SURPLUS SUBSOIL: 

FILLING 

510 HAZARDOUS, AGGRESSIVE OR UNSTABLE MATERIALS: 

530 PLACING FILL GENERALLY: 

610 COMPACTED LANDSCAPE FILLING: 

626 COMPACTED GENERAL FILLING: 

730 IMPORTED LAKELAND BROWN GRAVEL (75MM DEEP) 

TO GRAVEL AREAS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS IN 

SECTIONS 1 AND 2 

740 IMPORTED BLUE GREY SLATE MULCH (75MM DEEP) TO 

BOULDER AND GRAVEL PLANTING AREAS IN SECTION 

2 

750 IMPORTED BOULDERS (DONEGAL GREY/BROWN 

GRANITE) IN SECTION 1 

F20 NATURAL STONE RUBBLE WALLING/PILLARS – 

SECTIONS 1 AND 2 

110 PILLAR TYPE 1 


140 STONE PLINTH FOR THE HORSE SCULPTURE 

RELOCATION 

Q10 

KERBS/ EDGINGS/ CHANNELS/ PAVING ACCESSORIES 

TYPES OF KERBS/ EDGINGS AND CHANNELS 

100 PRECAST CONCRETE COUNTRY KERBS LAID FLUSH 

FOR VEHICULAR OVERIDE – SECTION 2 

105 PRECAST CONCRETE COUNTRY KERBS LAID 125mm 

SHOW – SECTION 2 

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110 5mm STEEL EDGING 

120 5mm STEEL EDGING TREE RINGS 

130 SUPEREDGE PLASTIC EDGING 

Q20 

GRANULAR SUB-BASES TO ROADS/PAVINGS 

130 HERBICIDE: 

140 EXCAVATION OF SUBGRADES 

145 PREPARATION AND COMPACTION OF SUBGRADES 

150 SUBGRADE FOR VEHICULAR AREAS: 

160 SUBGRADE FOR PEDESTRIAN AREAS: 

170 GEOTEXTILE FILTER: 

Q23 

RESIN BOUND GRAVEL/ VEHICULAR / PEDESTRIAN 

TYPES OF SURFACING 

200 RESIN BOUND GRAVEL FOR PEDESTRIAN AREAS (NEW 

FOOTPATHS) – SECTION 2 

210 RESIN BOUND GRAVEL (FOR NEW VEHICULAR 

SURFACE) – SECTION 2 

230 LAYING GENERALLY 

240 COLD WEATHER WORKING 

250 DRAINAGE FALLS 

260 LAYING GRANULAR SURFACES IN VEHICULAR AREAS 

280 LAYING GRANULAR SURFACES IN PEDESTRIAN AREAS 

290 PROTECTION FROM TRAFFIC AND PLANT 

Q28 

TOPSOIL AND GROWING MEDIA 

200 GRADING SUBSOIL 

250 SUBSOIL SURFACE PREPARATION 

330 SURPLUS TOPSOIL TO BE RETAINED 

335 SURPLUS TOPSOIL TO BE REMOVED 

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670 CONTAMINATION 

680 TOPSOIL STORAGE HEAPS 

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700 SPREADING TOPSOIL 

910 FINISHED LEVELS OF TOPSOIL AFTER SETTLEMENT 

Q30 SEEDING/TURFING 

GENERAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS 

115 SEEDED AND TURFED AREAS 

120 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS 

145 WATERING 

150 WATER RESTRICTIONS 

160 NOTICE 

210 HERBICIDE 

250 CULTIVATION 

260 GRADING 

275 FERTILIZER FOR ALL GRASS AREAS 

280 FINAL CULTIVATION 

310 GRASS SEED FOR GENERAL GRASS AREAS – MAIN 

CEMETERY – SECTION 1 

319 QUALITY OF SEED FOR ALL GRASS AREAS 

330 SOWING 

335 GRASS SOWING SEASON 

340 PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDE FOR ALL GRASSING AREAS 

352 EDGES TO SEEDED AREAS 

TURFING 

400 CULTIVATED TURF (TO CHAPEL GARDEN) – SECTION 2 

420 DELIVERY AND STORAGE 

430 TURFING GENERALLY TO CHAPEL GARDEN – SECTION 2 

450 TRIMMING TURF TO CHAPEL GARDEN – SECTION 2 

CUTTING / MAINTENANCE 

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530 FIRST CUT OF ALL GRASSED AND TURFED AREAS 

531 FIRST CUT OF ALL TURFED AREAS 

605 MAINTENANCE 

606 MAINTENANCE OF TURFED AREAS – SECTION 2 at the 

Chapel 

607 MAINTENANCE OF GRASSED AREAS – SECTION 1 at the 

Cemetery 

610 FAILURES OF SEEDING/TURFING 

620 MAINTAINING GRASS AREAS 

680 MAINTENANCE FERTILIZER FOR ALL GRASS AREAS 

Q31 

EXTERNAL PLANTING AND ACCESSORIES 

110 PLANTING WORKS 

GENERAL INFORMATION/ REQUIREMENTS 

112 SITE CLEARANCE GENERALLY 

118 SOIL CONDITIONS 


125 TIMES OF YEAR FOR PLANTING 

130 MECHANICAL TOOLS 

145 WATERING 


160 NOTICE 

200 PLANTS/ TREES - GENERAL 

215 PLANTS/ TREES - SPECIFICATION CRITERIA 


217 SPECIMEN/ SEMI MATURE TREES 

218 PLEACHED TREES 

219 EXTRA HEAVY STANDARD TREES 

220 STANDARD TREES 

221 SPECIMEN ROOTBALLED YEWS 

222 CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS/ TREES 

225 BULBS/ CORMS/ TUBERS 

230 BEDDING PLANTS 

245 LABELLING AND INFORMATION 

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250 SUPPLY OF PLANTS/ TREES 

260 PLANT/ TREE SUBSTITUTION 

265 PLANT/ TREE HANDLING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 

270 PLANTING GENERALLY 

280 TREATMENT OF TREE WOUNDS 

285 PROTECTION OF EXISTING GRASS 

290 SURPLUS MATERIAL 

300 HERBICIDE 

335 GENERAL FERTILIZER 


385 MULCH MATTING/GEOTEXTILE FABRIC 

405 SHRUB/ CONTAINER PLANTING 

420 CLIMBING PLANTS 

435 CLIMBING PLANTS USED AS GROUND COVER 

445 PLANTING BULBS/ CORMS/ TUBERS 

470 SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING TO GRAVEL AREAS 

471 NATURALIZED HEDGES / INSTANT HEDGE BETWEEN 

SECTION 1& 2 AT END OF CHAPEL GARDEN 

472 FORMAL HEDGES TO CHAPEL GARDENS AND OAK LEAF 

HEDGE MOTIFS ON UPPER RETAINING WALL IN SECTION 

1 

475 BACKFILLING MATERIAL 

480 AFTER PLANTING 

485 MULCHING PLANTING BEDS 

PLANTING TREES 

500 SPECIMEN/ SEMI MATURE TREES (WITHOUT 

BORDERLINE STEEL EDGING) 

501 SPECIMEN/ SEMI MATURE TREES (WITH BORDERLINE 

STEEL EDGING) 


503 EXTRA HEAVY STANDARD TREES WITH DOUBLE STAKES 

504 EXTRA HEAVY STANDARD TREES WITH UNDERGROUND 

GUYING SYSTEM 



535 STAKING GENERALLY 

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540 UNDERGROUND GUYING OF SPECIMEN TREES 

550 TREE STAKES (FEATHERED TREES ONLY) 

560 TREE TIES 



720 FAILURES OF PLANTING 

740 CLEANLINESS 

750 PLANTING MAINTENANCE GENERALLY 

760 PLANTING MAINTENANCE - PRUNING 

765 PLANTING MAINTENANCE - WATERING 

770 WOODLAND PLANTING MAINTENANCE 

790 FINAL MULCHING 

Q40 

FENCING 

125 1100 MM HIGH MILD STEEL ESTATE RAILING 

250 1450 MM HIGH MILD STEEL SAFETY ESTATE RAILING 

300 OAK LEAFED DOUBLE GATES 

610 INSTALLATION 

620 SETTING POSTS IN CONCRETE 

630 EXPOSED CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS 

680 DAMAGE TO GALVANIZED SURFACES 

Q50 

SITE/ STREET FURNITURE/ EQUIPMENT 

200 SEATS (HOT DIPPED GALVANISED STEEL – POLYESTER 

POWDER COAT FINISHED) 

210 LITTER BINS (HOT DIPPED GALVANISED STEEL – 

POLYESTER POWDER COAT FINISHED) 

220 WASTE BASKETS FOR SETING AROUND CEMETERY – 

SECTION 1 

260 PLANTERS TO CHAPEL GARDEN 

270 CAST STONE STATUES – SUMMER – DRAWING NR 83473- 05 

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280 CAST STONE STATUES – SPRING – DRAWING NR 83473- 05 

290 CAST STONE STATUES – WINTER – DRAWING NR 83473- 05 

300 CAST STONE STATUES – AUTUMN – DRAWING NR 83473- 05 

310 OBELISK – DRAWING NR 83473- 05 

400 PLEACHED TREE POST AND WIRE FRAME – DRAWING 

NR 83473- 04 

List of Substitute Clauses, Tables and Figures 

Clause No 

Title 

1800 SR STRUCTURAL STEELWORK 

1802 SR PROTECTION OF STEELWORK AGAINST CORROSION 

List of Cancelled Clauses, Tables and Figures 

Clause No 

Series 1800 

Series 1900 

Title 

STRUCTURAL STEELWORK 

PROTECTION OF STEELWORK AGAINST CORROSION 

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Additional Clauses, Tables and Figures 

Clause No 

Title and written Text 

171 AR DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES, ROADS AND ADJACENT PROPERTY OR 

BUILDINGS 

The Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the condition of structures, roads, walls, 

fences and adjacent property before commencing work on each part of the site and 

shall report any defects to the Project Manager in writing. The Contractor shall be 

responsible for any damage to structures, roads, footways or entrances (public or 

private) and adjoining property, walls or buildings which may be caused by his 

workmen or sub-contractors in the carrying out of the Works and shall make good any 

such damage to the satisfaction of the Council, Project Manager and those 

concerned. 

172 AR ROADS TO BE KEPT CLEAN 

1. The Contractor shall take every precaution to prevent dirt and other deleterious 

material being dropped or spread by traffic from or associated with the Works on 

roads in public use or on roads being part of the Works which are made 

available for use by the Contractor. Any dirt or other deleterious matter 

adhering to the tyres or chassis of any vehicle shall be thoroughly cleaned off 

before the vehicle is permitted to leave the Site. The Contractor shall be equally 

responsible for the vehicles of his sub contractors and suppliers. 

2. While the intent of this Clause is to prevent the spilling and spreading of dirt and 

other deleterious matter on roadways, nevertheless the Contractor shall also 

clean roadways of any such dirt and other deleterious matter as may be spilled 

or spread by traffic travelling to or from the site in connection with the Works 

whether such traffic is the Contractor's or his sub contractor's or his suppliers. 

The Contractor shall carry out any cleaning work during hours, which will reduce 

interference with public traffic to a minimum. Such cleaning operation shall be 

carried out notwithstanding road cleaning work being carried out by the 

Employer or other Contractor(s) to the Employer. 

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Additional Clauses, Tables and Figures (Cont.) 

Clause No 

Title and written text 

173 AR COMMUNICATIONS 

Within 7 days of award of the Contract the Contractor shall inform the Council in 

writing of a contact telephone number for the periods as detailed below: 

8.00 am to 6.00 pm on weekdays 

6.00 pm to 8.00 am on weekdays 

Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 

The Contractor shall ensure that he can be contacted at all times during the period of 

the Contract. 

In the event of emergency call-out or other reason the Council’s representative shall 

instruct the Contractor by telephone and the Contractor shall be required to deploy 

appropriate operative(s) and equipment to immediately respond to the call-out. 

175 AR OTHER WORKS ON THE CONTRACT AREA 

The Contractor shall take into account the presence from time to time of other 

authorised Contractors, Council Staff and other bodies executing work which could 

have or may have an impact on the Works. 

176AR 

COMPLETION OF CONTRACT 

At the completion of the works to the site, the Contractor shall, at his expense, inspect 

and sweep up and remove all surplus materials and plant and make good any 

damage to grass verges, planting, footpath and fences. This shall be undertaken to 

the all areas affected by the works. 

177AR 

REMOVAL OF SURPLUS MATERIAL 

1. The Contractor shall not allow rubbish and surplus material of any description to 

accumulate but shall clear away all such material on the same day as it is 

generated to approved licensed tip. 

The Contractor shall take all reasonable steps to prevent any material entering any 

drainage system. Any materials entering a drainage system shall be removed 

immediately. 

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Clause No 


178 AR FAILURE TO DISAPPROVE 

179AR 

Failure by the Council or any person acting under them to disapprove any work or 

materials shall not prejudice the power of the Council or any of their representatives 

to subsequently disapprove such work or materials. 

WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF ACCESS 

In general the Contractor shall allow for gaining access to boundary fences and 

adjacent areas from the Contract Area. If in the opinion of the Council access from 

the Contract Area is impractical then the Council shall notify the Contractor of any 

wayleaves or rights of access that have been arranged to enable the work to be 

undertaken. 

570AR 

TESTING AND DISINFECTION OF PIPELINES 

In addition to testing requirement in Appendix 1/5 and Clause 509 of the Specification 

for Highway Work. 

1. All Testing and cleaning of pressure pipelines and non pressured pipelines 

should be tested to the requirements of the Civil engineering specification for 

the water industry 6 th Edition Section 7 

2. Testing of polyethylene pressure pipelines shall be carried out in accordance 

with the procedures in “”Pressure Testing of Water Supply Pipelines and 

Sewers Rising Mains” by WRc 

3. Swabbing and disinfection of watermains should be carried out to 

requirements in Civil engineering specification for the water industry 6 th 

Edition Section 7 

670AR 

EXCAVATION AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING PAVEMENT / FOOTWAY 

SURFACES 

1. Where directed, existing asphalt, macadam, concrete, flagged or paved 

/footway surfaces shall be broken up to the specified depth. 

2. Where directed, stone, concrete flags, paviors etc shall be carefully taken up 

and set aside for reuse. Any sound materials damaged in the foregoing 

operation shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense. 

All surplus material shall be excavated and removed to an approved tip / recycling 

area provided by the Contractor. The Contractor may be instructed to deposit 

excavated material in areas of fill as directed by the Council. 

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Clause 

(etc) 

770AR 

No 


SURFACE CONDITION 

1. The contractor shall thoroughly clean the existing or prepared surface of all 

loose materials or foreign matter prior to laying macadam or asphalt, to the 

satisfaction of the Project Manager. 

2. If the Project Manager considers the surface too damp for laying the Contractor 

shall dry the surface by the application of limestone dust or hydrated lime to 

absorb any surface water and sweeping the whole surface to remove all traces 

of the material. No laying of bituminous material shall take place until the 

surface is dry to the satisfaction of the Project Manager. 

771AR 

SURFACING REINSTATEMENTS 

1. All areas of excavated bitumen and asphalt surfacing, removed to allow 

inspection and testing works to be undertaken, shall be reinstated 

permanently using the original construction materials. Associated cutting 

back and joint sealing will also be required. All materials shall be laid by 

hand. 

2. Sides of all excavations in bitumen or asphalt surfacing shall be broken out 

so as to provide a cut-out with straight vertical sides. 

3. Joint edges shall be formed by diamond saw cutting or cold milling in 

accordance with Clause 709 and materials removed to the required depth. 

The vertical faces of wearing course joints shall be painted with grade 160 / 

220 pen bitumen or a cold applied thixotrophic bitumen. 

4. All loose material shall be removed from the Works to an approved licensed 

tip/ recycling area. 

5. Replacement material shall match the existing removed materials. 

6. A bitumen emulsion tack coat shall be sprayed at the rate specified in 

Appendix 7/4 to any underlying exposed bituminous layer. 

All construction layers shall be laid and compacted such that on completion each 

layer shall be at the same level as the adjacent course within the tolerances indicated 

in Table 7/1. 

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Clause No 


772AR 

CONCRETE REINSTATEMENTS 

1. Concrete reinstatements shall be carried out using proprietary repair mortar. 

2. Proprietary repair materials and systems shall have a British Board of Agrément 

Roads and Bridges Certificate registered with the Overseeing Organisation and 

Transport for the Regions/Highway’s Agency. 

Clause No 


3070AR 

C20 LANDSCAPING AND ECOLOGY 

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Scope: Before starting deconstruction/ demolition work, examine available 

information, and 

carry out a survey of: 

- the structure or structures to be deconstructed/ demolished, 

- the site on which the structure or structures stand, and 

- the surrounding area. 

Check Type, location and condition of adjoining Chapel that might be adversely 

affected by removal of the structures, by vibration and/ or dust generated 

during deconstruction/ demolition. 

Identity and location of services above and below ground, including those 

required for the Contractor's use, and arrangements for their disconnection 

and removal. 

Form and location of materials identified for reuse or recycling, and proposed 

methods for removal and temporary storage. 

Propose programme of work, including sequence and methods of 

deconstruction/ demolition. 

Arrangements for protection of personnel and the general public, including 

exclusion of 

unauthorized persons. 

Arrangements for control of site transport and traffic. 

120 EXTENT OF DECONSTRUCTION/ DEMOLITION 

o 

General: Subject to retention requirements specified elsewhere, deconstruct/ 

demolish 

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structures down to subbase 

130 GROUNDWORKS 

o 

o 

Old foundations, slabs and the like: Break out in locations and to the extents 

stated. 

Contaminated material: Remove, and carry out remediation required by the 

Enforcing 

Authority. 

140 BENCH MARKS 

o 

Unrecorded bench marks and other survey information: Give notice when found. 

Do not 

remove marks or destroy the fabric on which they are found. 

120 STRIPPING TOPSOIL 

• General: Before beginning general excavation or filling, strip topsoil from areas 

where there 

drawings. 

will be regrading, buildings, pavings/ roads and other areas shown on 

• Depth: 

- Remove to an average depth of 250mm 

- Give notice where the depth of topsoil is difficult to determine. 

• Handling: Handle topsoil for reuse or sale in accordance with clause 155 

• Around trees: Do not remove topsoil from below the spread of trees to be 

retained. 

121 TREATING TOPSOIL 

• Treatment: Apply a suitable translocated non residual herbicide. 

• Timing: Not less than two weeks before excavating topsoil. 


• Standard: To BS 3882. 

• Aggressive weeds: 

- Species: Included in the Weeds Act, section 2 or the Wildlife and 

Countryside Act, 

Schedule 9, part II. 

- Give notice: Obtain instructions before moving topsoil. 

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• Contamination: Do not mix topsoil with: 

- Subsoil, stone, hardcore, rubbish or material from demolition work. 

- Other soil or material containing aggressive weeds, sharps, plastics 

and non soil forming 

materials and notifiable animal or plant diseases. 

- Oil, fuel, cement or other substances harmful to plant growth. 

- Other classifications of topsoil. 

• Multiple handling: Keep to a minimum. Use topsoil immediately after stripping. 

168 GENERAL SITE CLEARANCE 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

General: Clear site of all rubbish, debris and vegetation. Do not compact topsoil, 

leaving site ready for planting works 

Treatment: translocated herbicide 

Works to be undertaken during reasonable dry weather to avoid compaction 

Taken off site or suitable material to be used as fill material in the Chapel Garden 

Keep all roads clean and tidy during the works 

174 POTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION 

Protect all Vegetation and Trees to be retained with appropriate fencing during 

the works as per BS 5837: 2005 Trees in relation to Construction 

175 TREE ROOT BARRIERS (Reroot 2000 – 1mm thick by 2000mm deep) 

o Root barrier: Reroot 2000 linear root barrier or equal and approved 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

Product reference: RER 210 - Reroot 2000 – 1mm thick by 2000mm deep, 100lm 

rolls 

Supplier: Greenleaf Ireland, Ivy House, 24a Church Road, L'Derry BT47 3QQ 

Tel: +44 (0)28 7134 5620 

Location: to be fitted tightly to the base of retaining walls to protect base of 

retaining walls and concrete foundations – see Engineers details 

Installation: as per manufacturer’s instructions. Join all ends by overlapping and 

tape both sides with Greenleaf Reroot jointing tape where required 

Backfill material: Good quality topsoil 700-900mm deep, on 400-600mm 

subsoil, left in preparation for the landscape Contractor to plant Trees and 

Shrubs 

Backfilling: Lay and compact lightly in layers not more that 300mm thick. 

176 TREE ROOT BARRIERS (Reroot 2000 – 2mm thick by 1500mm deep) 

o Root barrier: Reroot 2000 linear root barrier or equal and approved 

o Product reference: RER 220 - Reroot 2000 – 2mm thick by 1500mm deep, 100m 

rolls 

o Supplier: Greenleaf Ireland, as above 

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o Location: to back of headstone foundations to protect foundations and graves – 

see Engineers details 

o Installation as above 

o Backfill material: as above 

o Backfilling: as above. 

DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS 

410 TOPSOIL: 

Sufficient of the excavated preserved topsoil to carry out subsequent 

topsoiling operations to be stockpiled in temporary spoil heaps not higher than 

2.5m. 

430 SURPLUS EXCAVATED TOPSOIL: 

To be retained on site or removed off site only after approval has been given 

by the C.A. 

440 SURPLUS SUBSOIL: 

To be retained on site or removed off site only after approval has been given 

by the C.A. 

FILLING 

510 HAZARDOUS, AGGRESSIVE OR UNSTABLE MATERIALS: 

o 

o 

Do not import or use fill materials which would, either in themselves or in 

combination with other materials or ground water, give rise to a health hazard, 

damage to building structures or instability in the filling. 

Soluble sulphate content (SO3) of materials for filling under concrete slabs or 

within 1 m of substructures must not exceed 1g/litre when tested to BS 

1377:Part 3, clause 5 using a 2:1 water-soil extract. Submit test reports from a 

UKAS/NAMAS accredited laboratory demonstrating compliance of the 

proposed material(s). 

530 PLACING FILL GENERALLY: 

o 

o 

o 

Ensure that excavations and areas to be filled are free from loose soil, rubbish 

and standing water. 

Do not use frozen materials or materials containing ice. Do not place fill on 

frozen surfaces. 

Take all necessary precautions to avoid overloading of adjacent structures and 

to ensure stability. Place and compact fill against structures, membranes or 

buried services in a sequence and manner, which will ensure stability and 

avoid damage. 

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o 

o 

Plant employed for transporting, laying and compacting must be suited to the 

type of material. 

Lay differing materials separately so that only one type of material occurs in 

each layer. 

610 COMPACTED LANDSCAPE FILLING: 

o Materials arising from the excavations or imported, capable of compaction by 

light earthmoving plant, and excluding the following: 

o - Material from marshes or bogs 

o - Peat, logs, stumps, slurry, mud and perishable material 

o - Material susceptible to spontaneous combustion 

o - Material in a frozen condition 

o - Clay of liquid limit exceeding 80 and/or plasticity index exceeding 55 

o - Material with excessive moisture content 

o - Material likely to erode or decay and cause voids 

o - Unacceptable material class U2 as defined in clause 601 of the Highways 

Agency 'Specification for highway works'. 

o Lay in layers not more than 200 mm thick and lights compact each layer with the 

earthmoving plant to produce a stable soil structure. 

626 COMPACTED GENERAL FILLING: 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

Materials arising from the excavations or imported: as agreed with CA. 

If both suitable and unsuitable material is excavated, select and keep separate 

sufficient suitable material. If there is insufficient suitable excavated material 

provide CA with details (and quantities) of proposed imported material. 

Spread and level material in layers and as soon as possible thereafter compact 

each layer using plant and methods suitable to the type of material. 

Well in advance of starting work submit details of proposed: 

Materials to be used 

ype of plant 

Maximum depth of each compacted layer 

Minimum number of passes per layer. Obtain instructions before proceeding. 

730 IMPORTED LAKELAND BROWN GRAVEL (75MM DEEP) TO GRAVEL 

AREAS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS IN SECTIONS 1 AND 2 

o Material: Lakeland Brown gravel 20-35mm diameter or similar supplied by: 

Norman Emmerson and Sons Ltd 

1 Annaloist Road 

Lurgan, Co. Armagh BT66 6NJ 

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Tel: 028 38344440. Contact: Michael Blake 

o Sample: A sample load of 1M3 is to be provided for inspection prior to any 

Lakeland Brown gravel being used. This sample is to remain until all gravel 

operations have been completed. 

o Filling: All Lakeland Brown gravel filling is to be carefully positioned and laid 

smoothly to avoid damage to adjacent surfaces. The Lakeland Brown gravel filling 

required (75mm deep minimum) must be checked prior to completion. Topping may 

be required due to settlement. 

o Base: Gravel to be laid on top of black polythene builders liner, on 50mm deep 

sand on 350mm deep good quality topsoil. 

Permissible deviations on surface level +/-5mm. 

Borderline Edging, 3mm thick Q10/120 between Gravel areas as separator, 

Borderline Edging, 5mm thick Q10/110 as gravel edge or Superedge plastic 

edging Q10/130 to Oak leaf shape as shown on the drawing 

740 IMPORTED BLUE GREY SLATE MULCH (75MM DEEP) TO BOULDER 

AND GRAVEL PLANTING AREAS IN SECTION 1 

Material: Blue Grey Slate Mulch or similar supplied by : 

Norman Emmerson and Sons Ltd 

1 Annaloist Road 

Lurgan, Co. Armagh BT66 6NJ 

Tel: 028 38344440. Contact: Michael Blake 

- Sample: A sample load of 1M3 is to be provided for inspection prior to any 

Blue Grey Slate Mulch being used. This sample is to remain until all gravel 

operations have been completed. 

- Filling: All Blue Grey Slate Mulch filling is to be carefully positioned and laid 

smoothly to avoid damage to adjacent surfaces. The Blue Grey Slate Mulch 

filling 

required (75mm deep minimum) must be checked prior to completion. Topping 

may be required due to settlement. 

- Base: Mulch to be laid on a black builders polythene liner on a 50mm deep 

layer of sand on 350mm minimum depth of good quality topsoil 

Permissible deviations on surface level +/-5mm. 

- Plastic Edging, Q10/130 between Gravel areas as separator or Borderline 

Edging, 5mm thick Q10/110 as gravel edge to grassed area as shown on the 

drawing 

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750 IMPORTED BOULDERS (DONEGAL GREY/BROWN GRANITE) IN 


o To be provided in Gravel Area 1 at the main Entrance into the Cemetery 

o Material: Donegal Grey/Brown granite rectangular to round in shape, originally 

sourced from McMonagle Stone in Mountcharles, Co. Donegal Tel: 00353- 

749735061 but available from Norman Emmerson, or similar. 

- Sample: A sample load of 1M3 of boulders is to be provided for 

inspection prior to any boulders being used. This sample is to remain until all 

gravel and boulder operations have been completed. 

- Filling: All boulders are to be carefully positioned in groups of 3- 

5Number on gravel areas, or stacked on top of one another to form the rockery 

feature, and laid smoothly to avoid damage to adjacent surfaces. 

- Base: Boulders to be set on top of the Gravel Areas 

- Boulders to be nominal size 350-500mm diameter, random sizes. 

- Boulders to be supplied in 20/22 tonne loads. 

Allow for all onsite lifting machinery and storage, protection etc. and site 

supervision 

F20 NATURAL STONE RUBBLE WALLING/PILLARS – SECTIONS 1 AND 2 

All work in this section must be carried out by an approved Stone Mason 

TYPES OF WALLING/PILLARS 


COURSED GLENTOWN STONE PILLAR TO INTERMEDIATE BETWEEN 1450 

AND 1100mm HIGH ESTATE RAILINGS 

PILLAR TYPE 1 

o Drawing References: 83473 – 05 

o 

o 

Height: 2400mm overall 

Pillars 

- Stone: Glentown – Blue/Black Slate, angular and rectangular in shape 

- Colour: Black and variants of black, blue and brown ochres. 

- Supplier: McMonagle Stone, Mountcharles, Co. Donegal or other equal and 

approved. 

- Size of Stone: Random sizes150 - 300 mm deep, 150 - 300mm long x 100 - 

150 mm wide. Quality: Seasoned and free from vents, cracks, fissures or 

other defects deleterious to strength, durability or appearance. 

o 

o 

Stone to be split and shaped as required to form regular coursed stonework, 

with C40 concrete mix infill as stonework is built up 

Coping: Sandstone 

top of stone pillar flat and level to receive coping stone and ornamental Acorn shaped 

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sandstone Finial 

o Acorn shaped sandstone finial as supplied by McMonagle stone or similar fixed 

onto coping with 20mm thick solid steel rod, 600mm long min; set in recessed 

mould in coping with epoxy resin 

o Sandstone pillar coping stone to be 800 x 800 x 100mm natural sandstone 

coping dowelled (4nr.) to pillars with 10mm dia x 400mm long m.s. bar recessed 

75mm in coping stone and fixed with an epoxy resin. 

o Mortar: As section Z21. 

- Mix: 1:2:9: cement: lime: sand. 

- Sand: N/a. 

o 

Foundations and excavations and builders work as shown on the details 


COURSED GLENTOWN STONE PILLAR TO 1100MM HIGH ESTATE RAILINGS 

o PILLAR TYPE 2 


o Height 2060mm overall 

o Build up - as for Pillar Type 1 

o Coping and Acorn top - as for Pillar Type 1 

o Foundations and excavations and builders work as shown on the details 


COURSED GLENTOWN STONE PILLAR TO M.S OAK LEAF GATES TO 

CHAPEL GARDENS 

o PILLAR TYPE 3 


o Height 2770mm overall 

o Pillar to be build around Gate post - 2620 x 200 x 200 x 8mm thick rhs post with 

welded metal bracket/cleats to gates 

o Build up - as for Pillar Type 1 

o Coping and Acorn top- as for Pillar Type 1 

o Foundations and excavations and builders work as shown on the details 

140 STONE PLINTH FOR THE HORSE SCULPTURE RELOCATION 


o Plinth Height 800mm 

o Stone: Glentown – Blue/Black Slate, angular and rectangular in shape 

- Colour: Black and variants of black, blue and brown ochres. 

- Supplier: McMonagle Stone, Mountcharles, Co. Donegal or other equal and 

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approved. 

o Size of Stone: Random sizes150 - 300 mm deep, 150 - 300mm long x 100 -150 

mm wide. Stone to be split and shaped as required to form regular coursed 

stonework, with C40 concrete mix infill as stonework is built up 

- Quality: Seasoned and free from vents, cracks, fissures or other defects 

deleterious to strength, durability or appearance. 

o Coping: Relocated Horse statue with trowelled mortar edging 

o fixed with an epoxy resin. 

o Mortar: As section Z21. 

- Mix: 1:2:9: cement: lime: sand. 

- Sand: N/a. 

o 


Q10 KERBS/ EDGINGS/ CHANNELS/ PAVING ACCESSORIES 

TYPES OF KERBS/ EDGINGS AND CHANNELS 

100 PRECAST CONCRETE COUNTRY KERBS LAID FLUSH FOR VEHICULAR 

OVERIDE – SECTION 2 

• Manufacturer: Tobermore Concrete Products Ltd, 2 Lisnamuck Road, 

Tobermore, County L'Derry 

BT45 5QF. Tel: 028 7964 2411, Fax: 028 7964 4145. Email: 

sales@tobermore.co.uk 

Web: www.tobermore.co.uk 

• Product reference: Country Kerbs 

• Type: 250 x 125 x 915mm Country Kerb 

• Finish/ colour: Standard Aggregate Textured 

o 


Drawing Nr 83473-05 

105 PRECAST CONCRETE COUNTRY KERBS LAID 125mm SHOW – SECTION 

2 

• Manufacturer: Tobermore Concrete Products Ltd, 2 Lisnamuck Road, 

Tobermore, County L'Derry 

BT45 5QF. Tel: 028 7964 2411, Fax: 028 7964 4145. Email: 

sales@tobermore.co.uk 

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Web: www.tobermore.co.uk 

• Product reference: Country Kerbs 

• Type: 250 x 125 x 915mm Country Kerb 

• Finish/ colour: Standard Aggregate Textured 

o 


Drawing Nr 83473-05 

110 5mm STEEL EDGING 

o Borderline steel lawn edging as supplied by Greenleaf Ireland (Ivy House, 24a 

Church Road, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ, T: +44 (0)28 7134 56820, 

E: sales@greenleafireland.com) or similar approved. Fitted in accordance with 

manufacturer’s instructions. 

o Product Reference: BL 150 JS; Borderline Steel lawn edging, 2m long units, 

150mm deep x 

5mm thick, including 3 Nr staked per length, Colour brown polyester powder 

coated. 

o Excavations and builders work as shown on the detail Drawing Nr 83473-05 

and fitted as per manufacturer’s recommendations 

120 5mm STEEL EDGING TREE RINGS 

o Borderline steel edging as supplied by Greenleaf Ireland (Address as previously 

stated, Tel: 028 7134 5620) or similar approved. 

Product Reference: Special order, Borderline steel edging, 150mm deep x 5mm 

thick, 1800mm Diameter, including 8 Nr stakes per ring, colour brown polyester 

powder coated fitted as per manufacturer’s recommendations 

130 SUPEREDGE PLASTIC EDGING 

o Plastic edging as supplied by Greenleaf Ireland (Address as previously stated, 

Tel: 028 7134 5620) or similar approved. 

o Product Reference: SELE; 30m rolls, 150mm Deep, Colour Black; 3mm thick 

To include 40Nr Stakes per 30m roll and 4Nr H-clips per roll fitted as per 

manufacturer’s recommendations 

Q20 

GRANULAR SUB-BASES TO ROADS/PAVINGS 

To be read with Preliminaries/General conditions. 

130 HERBICIDE: 

Apply an approved type of herbicide in accordance with manufacturer's 

recommendations to subgrade of roads, footpaths and courtyards. 

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140 EXCAVATION OF SUBGRADES 

• Final excavation to formation/ sub-formation level: Carry out immediately 

before compaction of subgrade. 

• Soft spots and voids: Give notice. 

• Wet conditions: Do not excavate or compact when the subgrade may be 

damaged or destabilized. 

145 PREPARATION AND COMPACTION OF SUBGRADES 

• Timing: Immediately before placing sub-base. 

• Compaction: Thoroughly, by roller or other suitable means, adequate to resist 

subsidence or deformation of the subgrade during construction and of the 

completed roads/ pavings when in use. Take particular care to compact fully at 

intrusions, perimeters and where local excavation and backfilling has taken 

place. 

150 SUBGRADE FOR VEHICULAR AREAS: 

Sub-base to be placed within 12 hours of formation level being exposed and 

compacted. Immediately before placing sub-base prepare and compact 

subgrade in accordance with Highways Agency Specification for highway works, 

clauses 616 and 617. 

160 SUBGRADE FOR PEDESTRIAN AREAS: 

Sub-base to be placed within 12 hours of formation level being exposed and 

compacted. Immediately before placing sub-base thoroughly compact subgrade 

with a roller weighing not less than 2.5 tonnes or equivalent other plant. 

170 GEOTEXTILE FILTER: 

• Lay an approved type in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations to 

compacted subgrade of vehicular areas. 

• Do not allow construction or other vehicles over the geotextile until it is fully 

covered by the granular sub-base. 

Q23 

RESIN BOUND GRAVEL/ VEHICULAR / PEDESTRIAN 

To be read with Preliminaries/ General conditions. 

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TYPES OF SURFACING 

200 RESIN BOUND GRAVEL FOR PEDESTRIAN AREAS (NEW FOOTPATHS) 

– SECTION 2 

o 

Subgrade improvement layer (Capping): as section Q20 if required, 

- Compacted thickness: 0-600 mm 

o Granular sub-base: as section Q20, 110 mm Crusher run stone, lay geotextile 

Terram 1000 below as Q20. 

- Compacted thickness: 150 mm 

o Base course: 20 mmDBM B/C toBS 4987/ 6.5 - Thickness: 50 mm 

o Wearing course: 10mm aggregate bitmac 

- Binder: Cold bitumen emulsion to BS 434-1, class K1 60. 

- Chippings: To BS EN 13043, nominal size 6 mm. 

clean chippings. 

- Application: Uniformly spray binder at a rate of 2 L/m². Cover with 

compact. 

Provide 100-105% shoulder to shoulder coverage to BS 598-108 and 

Thickness: 20 mm 

o Surface treatment: 18 mm deep layer of resin bound gravel ‘Sure Set 6mm 

‘Barley Beach’, where shown on the drawing, 

o Product Ref: L1403/10, as supplied by SureSet UK Ltd, 32 Deverill Road, Trading 

Estate, Sutton Veny, Warminster, England BA12 7BZ, Tel 01985 841180. A 

sample of resin bound gravel is to be provided prior to commencing this item, + 

provision of warranty of min 10years 

o Compaction to all layers: By heavy roller or other appropriate means, adequate to 

resist 

subsidence or deformation of the completed roads/ pavings when in use. Do 

not crush 

chippings. 

o Completion: Before trafficking, remove excess chippings 

o Laid in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and to the detail 

shown on Drawing Nr 83473 - 05, and to include for all related builders work in 

association, and all materials. 

o To be laid to long falls and cross falls as shown on Drawing Nr 83473-03, allow 

for all soft spots and compacted build up on fill materal under new paving areas. 

o Pathways to be suitable for a ride on grass cutting machine laid flush with turfed 

lawns 

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210 RESIN BOUND GRAVEL (FOR NEW VEHICULAR SURFACE) – SECTION 2 

o Subgrade improvement layer (Capping): as section Q20 clause 200 if required, 

- Compacted thickness: 0-600 mm 

o Granular sub-base: as section Q20, 110 mm Crusher run stone, lay geotextile 

o Terram 1000 below as Q20 

o Compacted thickness: 225 mm 

o Granular road-base: as section Q20, 65 mm Crusher run stone,Thickness: 190 

mm 

o Base course: 25 mmDBM B/C toBS 4987/ 6.5,Thickness: 60mm 

o Wearing course: 10 mm aggregate bitmac 

- Binder: Cold bitumen emulsion to BS 434-1, class K1 60. 

- Chippings: To BS EN 13043, nominal size 10 mm. 

- Application: Uniformly spray binder at a rate of 2 L/m². Cover with 

clean chippings. 

- Provide 100-105% shoulder to shoulder coverage to BS 598-108 and 

compact. 

- Thickness: 30 mm 

o Surface treatment: 18 mm deep layer of resin bound gravel ‘Sure Set 6mm 

‘Barley Beach’, where shown on the Drawing Nr 83473 - 05, as supplied by 

SureSet UK Ltd, 32 Deverill Road, Trading Estate, Sutton Veny, Warminster, 

England BA12 7BZ, Tel 01985 841180. A sample of resin bound gravel is to be 

provided prior to commencing this item, + provision of warranty of min 10years 

o Compaction to all layers: By heavy roller or other appropriate means, adequate to 

resist 

- subsidence or deformation of the completed roads/ pavings when in 

use. Do not crush 

- chippings. 

o Completion: Before trafficking, remove excess chippings. Laid to falls as agreed 

on site. 

230 LAYING GENERALLY 

o 

o 

o 

o 

Finished surfaces: 

Lines and levels: To prevent ponding. 

Overall texture: Even. 

State at completion: Clean. 

240 COLD WEATHER WORKING 

• Frozen materials: Do not use. 

• Freezing conditions: Do not lay pavings. 

• Cold bituminous surface dressings: Do not apply when ambient temperature is 

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elow 10°C. 

250 DRAINAGE FALLS 

• Sealed surfaces: 

- Falls and cross falls (minimum): 1:40 

- Camber (minimum): 1:50 

• Unsealed surfaces (minimum): 1:30 

260 LAYING GRANULAR SURFACES IN VEHICULAR AREAS 

• Permissible deviation from required levels, falls and cambers (maximum): 

±20mm. 

• General: Spread and level in 150 mm maximum layers. As soon as possible 

compact each 

layer. 

• Dry weather: Lightly water layers during compaction. 

280 LAYING GRANULAR SURFACES IN PEDESTRIAN AREAS 

mm. 

• Permissible deviation from required levels, falls and cambers (maximum): ±12 

• General: Spread and level in 100 mm maximum layers. As soon as possible, 

compact 

each layer. 

• Dry weather: Lightly water layers during compaction. 

290 PROTECTION FROM TRAFFIC AND PLANT 

• Paved areas: Restrict access to prevent damage. 

Q28 

TOPSOIL AND GROWING MEDIA 

200 GRADING SUBSOIL 

o General: Grade to smooth flowing contours to achieve specified finished levels 

o of topsoil to desired levels shown of the drawings to the Chapel Garden – 

Section 2. 

o Areas of thicker topsoil: Excavate locally. 

250 SUBSOIL SURFACE PREPARATION 

o 

General: Excavate and/ or place fill to required profiles and levels, as shown on 

sections shown on drawings to the Chapel Garden – Section 2. 

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o 

o 

o 

Loosening: 

- Light and noncohesive subsoils: When ground conditions are 

reasonably 

- dry, loosen thoroughly to a depth of 300 mm. 

- Stiff clay and cohesive subsoils: When ground conditions are 

reasonably dry, loosen thoroughly to a depth of 450 mm. 

- Rock and chalk subgrades: Lightly scarify to promote free 

drainage. 

Stones: Immediately before spreading topsoil, remove stones larger than 75mm 

in any dimension. 

Other items: Remove any debris and foreign matter. 

330 SURPLUS TOPSOIL TO BE RETAINED 

o 

o 

o 

Generally: Spread and level on site: 

Locations: to be agreed with C.A. 

Protected areas: Do not raise soil level within root spread of trees that are to be 

retained. 

335 SURPLUS TOPSOIL TO BE REMOVED 

o 

Generally: Remove from site to a licensed landfill site – if required surplus 

topsoil may be deposited elsewhere on site with the Clients permission. 

670 CONTAMINATION 

o 

o 

Protected areas: Do not raise soil level within root spread of trees that are to be 

retained. 

General: Do not use topsoil contaminated with subsoil, rubbish or other 

materials that are: 

- Corrosive, explosive or flammable. 

Hazardous to human or animal life. 

- Detrimental to healthy plant growth- contain noxious weeds e.g. Japanese 

Knotweed 

o 

o 

Subsoil: In areas to receive topsoil, do not use subsoil contaminated with the 

above materials. 

Give notice: If any evidence or symptoms of soil contamination are discovered 

on the site, or in topsoil to be imported. 

680 TOPSOIL STORAGE HEAPS 

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o Location: to be agreed with C.A. 

o Height (maximum): 1 m. 

o Width (maximum): 5 m. 

o Protection: 

- Do not place any other material on top of storage heaps. 

- Do not allow construction plant to pass over storage heaps. 

- Prevent compaction and contamination, by fencing and covering as 

- appropriate. 

- 


o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

Aggressive weeds: Give notice and obtain instructions before moving topsoil. 

Plant: Select and use plant to minimize disturbance, trafficking and compaction. 

Contamination: Do not mix topsoil with: Subsoil, stone, hardcore, rubbish or 

material from demolition work. 

Other grades of topsoil. 

Multiple handling: Keep to a minimum. Use topsoil immediately after stripping. 

Wet conditions: Handle topsoil in the driest condition possible. Do not handle 

during or after heavy rainfall or when it is wetter than the plastic limit less 3%, 

to BS 1377-2. 

700 SPREADING TOPSOIL 

Layers: Depth (maximum): 150 mm. 

o Gently firm each layer before spreading the next. 

o Depths after firming and settlement (minimum) 

- grass areas: 150mm; planted areas: 350mm. 

o 

Crumb structure: Do not compact topsoil. Preserve a friable texture of separate 

visible crumbs wherever possible. 

910 FINISHED LEVELS OF TOPSOIL AFTER SETTLEMENT 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

Above adjoining paving or kerbs: 30 mm. 

Below dpc of adjoining buildings: Not less than 150 mm. 

Shrub areas: Higher than adjoining grass areas by 30 mm. 

Within root spread of existing trees: Unchanged. 

Adjoining soil areas: Marry in where levels permit. 

Thickness of turf or mulch: Included. 

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Q30 

SEEDING/TURFING 

The Contractor should note that all grassing and Turfing Works are to be carried 

out by an approved Landscape sub-Contractor who is a member of the 

Association of Landscape Contractors Ireland (ALCI) and aRegistered member of 

Constructionline 

GENERAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS 

115 SEEDED AND TURFED AREAS 

o 

o 

o 

o 

Growth and development: Healthy, vigorous grass sward, free from the visible 

effects of pests, weeds and disease. 

Appearance: A closely knit, continuous ground cover of even density, height 

and colour. 


o 

General: Carry out the work while soil and weather conditions are suitable. 

145 WATERING 

o 

o 

o 

Quantity: Wet full depth of topsoil. 

Application: Even and without displacing seed, seedlings or soil. 

Frequency: As necessary to ensure the establishment and continued thriving of 

all seeding/turfing, particularly during periods of exceptionally dry weather. 


o 

Timing: If water supply is or is likely to be restricted by emergency legislation 

do not carry out seeding/turfing until instructed. If seeding/ turfing has been 

carried out, obtain instructions on watering. 

160 NOTICE 

o 

Give notice before: 

- Setting out. 

- Applying herbicide. 

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- Applying fertilizer. 

- Preparing seed bed. 

- Seeding or turfing. 

- Visiting site during maintenance period. 

o 

Period of notice: 3 working days. 

PREPARATION 

210 HERBICIDE 

o 

Operations: apply a suitable translocated herbicide to perennial weeds and 

allow a sufficient 

period of time to elapse for these weeds to die as recommended by the 

Manufacture before commencing cultivation 


o Compacted topsoil: Break up to full depth. 

o Soil ameliorant/ Conditioner/ Fertilizer: Fully incorporate into topsoil to 150mm 

deep. 

o Tilth: Reduce top 100 mm of topsoil to a tilth suitable for blade grading, particle 

size 10 mm (maximum). 

o Material brought to the surface: Remove stones and clay balls larger than 50 

mm in any dimension, roots, tufts of grass, rubbish and debris. 

260 GRADING 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

Topsoil condition: Reasonably dry and workable. 

Contours: Smooth and flowing, with falls for adequate drainage. Remove minor 

hollows and ridges. 

Finished levels after settlement: 25 mm above adjoining paving, kerbs, manholes or 

garden edging 

Blade grading: May be used to adjust topsoil levels provided depth of topsoil is 

nowhere less than 150mm . 

Give notice: If required levels cannot be achieved by movement of existing soil. 

275 FERTILIZER FOR ALL GRASS AREAS 

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o 

Type: 'Floranid Master' slow release fertliiser (16:5:10), (or other equal and 

approved) as supplied by U.A.P, The Crossways, Alconbury Hill, Alconbury 

Weston, Hunting PE28 4JH; Tel (08456) 073322; Contact: Craig Brisley. 

o 

o 

Application: Before final cultivation and three to five days before seeding/turfing. 

Coverage: Spread evenly at 40g/m2. 

280 FINAL CULTIVATION 

o 

o 

Timing: After grading and fertilizing. 

Seed bed: Reduce to fine, firm tilth with good crumb structure. 

- Depth: 25 mm. 

- Surface preparation: Rake to a true, even surface, friable and lightly firmed 

but not over compacted. 

- Remove surface stones/earth clods exceeding: 

General areas: 50mm – (to the Cemetery extension works – Section 1) 

Fine lawn areas: 25 mm – (to the Chapel Garden – Section 2) 

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Adjacent levels: Extend cultivation into existing adjacent grassed areas 

sufficient to ensure full marrying in of levels. 

SEEDING 

310 GRASS SEED FOR GENERAL GRASS AREAS – MAIN CEMETERY – 


o 

Mixture: Seed mixture shall be as follows: 

40% 'Premo' perennial ryegrass 

30% 'Royal' perennial ryegrass 

25% 'Moncorde' creeping red fescue 

5% 'Highland' browntop 

Seed to be supplied from an approved source. 

Rate of application: 40g/m2. 

- See Drawing Nrs 83473 – 01 and 02 

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319 QUALITY OF SEED FOR ALL GRASS AREAS 

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Freshness: Produced for the current growing season. 

Certification: Blue label certified varieties to EC purity and germination 

regulations. When requested, submit an Official Seed Testing Station 

certificate of germination, purity and composition. 

o 

Samples of mixtures: Submit when requested. 

330 SOWING 

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General: Establish good seed contact with the root zone to promote healthy, 

consistent growth. 

Method: To suit soil type, proposed usage of grassed area, location and 

weather conditions during and after sowing. 

335 GRASS SOWING SEASON 

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Grass seed generally: beginning of June to end of September. 

340 PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDE FOR ALL GRASSING AREAS 

o 

General: Where soil has not been allowed to lie fallow apply a suitable preemergent 

herbicide immediately after sowing. 

352 EDGES TO SEEDED AREAS 

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Location: Planting beds and around newly planted trees. 

Timing: After seeded areas are well established. 

Edges: Cut to clean straight lines or smooth curves. Soil drawn back to permit 

edging. 

Arisings: Remove. 

TURFING 

400 CULTIVATED TURF (TO CHAPEL GARDEN) – SECTION 2 

o See Drawing Nr. 83473 - 03 

o Supplier: “Emerald Lawns” or other equal and approved supplier who must be a 

Turfgrass 

o Growers Association (TGA) member, to TGA quality standards. 

o Seed mixture as per Emerald Premium Lawn Turf, free from broad leaved 

weeds available from Emerald Lawns, 45 Point Road, Limavady, BT49 0LP, Tel: 

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028 7775 0297 

Properties of soil used for turf production: high sand content 

420 DELIVERY AND STORAGE 

o Timing: Lay turf with minimum possible delay after lifting. If delay occurs, lay turf 

out on topsoil and keep moist. 

o Frosty weather or waterlogged ground: Do not lift turf. 

o Delivery: Arrange to avoid need for excessive stacking. 

o Stacking height (maximum): 1 m. 

o Dried out or deteriorated turf: Do not use. 

430 TURFING GENERALLY TO CHAPEL GARDEN – SECTION 2 

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Time of year: in appropriate weather conditions. 

Timing of laying: 

Spring and summer: within 18 hours of delivery. 

Autumn and winter: within 24 hours of delivery. 

Weather conditions: Do not lay turf when persistent cold or drying winds are 

likely to occur or soil is frost bound, waterlogged or excessively dry. 

Working access: Planks laid on previously laid turf. Do not walk on prepared 

bed or newly laid turf. 

Jointing: Laid with broken joints, well butted up. Do not stretch turf. 

Edges: Whole turfs, trimmed to a true line. 

Adjusting levels: Remove high spots and fill hollows with fine soil. 

Consolidating: Lightly and evenly firm as laying proceeds to ensure full contact 

with substrate. Do not use rollers. 

Dressing, brushed well in to completely fill all joints. 

Watering: Thoroughly water completed turf immediately after laying. Check that 

water has penetrated to the soil below. 

450 TRIMMING TURF TO CHAPEL GARDEN – SECTION 2 

o 

Newly planted tree pits: Neatly cut away around individual trees. 

- Diameter: 800mm to Trees against instant hedge on turfed bank. 

- Tree pit surface: Leave soil exposed and apply screened topsoil as detailed 

in the Bill of Quantities 

- trim turf to paths and beds 

CUTTING / MAINTENANCE 

530 FIRST CUT OF ALL GRASSED AND TURFED AREAS 

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Timing: When grass is reasonably dry. 

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Height of initial growth: 50mm for grassed areas and 30mm for turfed areas. 

Preparation: clear areas to be cut of all extraneous matter and foreign debris 

Debris and litter: Remove. 

Stones and earth clods larger than 25 mm in any dimension: Remove 

Height of first cut: 25mm. 

Mower type: Cylinder. 

Arisings: to be removed and boxed at turf areas 

531 FIRST CUT OF ALL TURFED AREAS 

o Cut with cylindrical hand mower and roller 2 weeks after laying and rolling – 

remove 

all arisings. Heel back any loose turf. 


o 

Duration: Carry out the following operations from completion of seeding/ turfing 

for an initial period of 1 month to achieve establishment (Practical Completion) 

and then maintain for a 12 month period of maintenance (running concurrently 

with Defects Liability Period). 

606 MAINTENANCE OF TURFED AREAS – SECTION 2 at the Chapel 

o 

Duration - After initial cut, undertake to keep turfed areas less than 15 - 30mm in 

height with a minimum of 25 Nr further cuts – total 26 cuts during the 

1 years establishment maintenance, all clippings to be boxed and removed off 

site 

607 MAINTENANCE OF GRASSED AREAS – SECTION 1 at the Cemetery 

o 

Duration - After initial cut, undertake to keep grassed areas less than 30-50mm 

in height with a minimum of 21 Nr further cuts – total 22 cuts during the 

1 years establishment maintenance, all clippings to be left. 

610 FAILURES OF SEEDING/TURFING 

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Defective materials or workmanship: Areas that have failed to thrive. 

Exclusions: Theft or malicious damage. 

Method of making good: Recultivation and reseeding/ returfing. 

Timing of making good: Submit proposals. 

620 MAINTAINING GRASS AREAS 

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Maximum height of growth at any time :30-50mm for general grassed areas to 

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Section 1 in the Cemetery and 15-30mm for the turfed areas at Chapel Garden 

o Preparation: Before each cut remove all litter and debris. 

o Cutting: As and when necessary to a height of 30-50mm for general areas 

o around the Cemetery and 15-30mm for the turfed areas at the Chapel Garden. 

o Cylinder mowers ONLY to be used for all areas that have been turfed. 

- Arisings: To be removed off site at the Chapel but not for the Cemetery 

o Bulb planting areas: Do not cut until bulb foliage has died down. 

o Trimming: All edges. 

- Arisings: Remove. 

o Weed control: All turfed and sown areas are to be maintained substantially free 

o of broad leaved weeds, using suitable and approved selective herbicides. 

o Method: Application of a suitable selective herbicide. 

o Stones brought to the surface: Remove regularly. 

o Size: Exceeding 25 mm in any dimension. 

o Areas of settlement: Make good. 

o Watering: As clause Q30 / 145 

680 MAINTENANCE FERTILIZER FOR ALL GRASS AREAS 

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March application: 15:10:10 Spring turf fertilizer at 35 g/m². 

September application: 5:10:10 Autumn turf fertilizer at 50 g/m². 

Fertiliser application: all Fertiliser is to be applied using suitable machinery to 

insure even distribution. Any scorching of grass is to be made good at 

Contractor’s expense. 

Q31 

EXTERNAL PLANTING AND ACCESSORIES 

To be read with Preliminaries/ General conditions. 


110 PLANTING WORKS 

All planting works under Clause Q31 External Planting are to be carried as a 

Domestic Sub-Contract by an approved specialist Landscape Contractor and 

must be a member of (ALCI) The Association of Landscape Contractors 

Ireland and a registered member of Constructionline. 


112 SITE CLEARANCE GENERALLY 

o General: Remove rubbish, concrete, metal, glass, decayed vegetation and 

contaminated topsoil. 

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Stones: Remove those with largest dimension exceeding 75mm. 

Contamination: Substances injurious to plant growth including subsoil, rubble, 

fuel, and lubricants. 

Vegetation: Clear all including briars and hogweed. 

Large roots: Grub up and dispose of without undue disturbance of soil and 

adjacent areas. 

Additional requirements: Apply a suitable nonresidual herbicide to all. 

118 SOIL CONDITIONS 

o Soil for cultivating and planting: Moist, friable and (excepting aquatic/ marginal 

planting) not waterlogged. 

o Frozen or snow covered soil: Give notice before planting. Provide additional root 

protection. Prevent planting pit sides and bases and backfill materials from 

freezing. 


o General: Carry out the work while soil and weather conditions are suitable. Do 

not plant during periods of frost or strong winds. 

125 TIMES OF YEAR FOR PLANTING 

o All plant material has been specified as container grown or rootballed and can 

be planted at any reasonable time of the year subject to suitable climatic 

conditions 

o Dried bulbs, corms and tubers: September/ October. 

o Colchicum (crocus): July/ August. 

o Green bulbs: After flowering in spring. 

o Wildflower plugs: Late August to mid November or March/ April. 

o Aquatic and marginal plants: May/ June or September/ October. 

130 MECHANICAL TOOLS 

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Restrictions: Do not use within 100 mm of tree and plant stems. 

145 WATERING 

o Quantity: Wet full depth of topsoil. 

o Application: Even and without damaging or displacing plants or soil. 

o Frequency: As necessary to ensure establishment and continued thriving of 

planting. 


o General: If water supply is or is likely to be restricted by emergency legislation, 

do not carry out planting until instructed. If planting has been carried out, 

obtain instructions on watering. 

160 NOTICE 

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Give notice before: 

o Setting out. 

o Applying herbicide. 

o Applying fertilizer. 

o Delivery of plants/ trees. 

o Planting shrubs. 

o Planting trees into previously dug pits. 

o Watering. 

o Visiting site during maintenance period. 

o Period of notice: 7 days. 

200 PLANTS/ TREES - GENERAL 

o Condition: Materially undamaged, sturdy, healthy and vigorous. 

o Appearance: Of good shape and without elongated shoots. 

o Hardiness: Grown in a suitable environment and hardened off. 

o Health: Free from pests, diseases, discoloration, weeds and physiological 

disorders. 

o Budded or grafted plants: Bottom worked. 

o Root system and condition: To requirements of the National Plant Specification 

and balanced with branch system. 

o Species: True to name. 

o Origin/ Provenance: UK/Ireland where possible and feasible. 

o Origin and Provenance have the meaning given in the National Plant 

Specification. 


o Name, forms, dimensions, provenance and other criteria: As scheduled and 

defined in the National Plant Specification. 


o Name, forms, dimensions and other criteria: To the relevant part of BS 3936. 

217 SPECIMEN/ SEMI MATURE TREES 

o They shall comprise: Semi Mature Trees, root balled or container grown, 

Overall height 6m+ (except for 1Nr Monkey Puzzle Tree to be 8m+) 

o They shall have a well developed and balanced head. All shall have a good 

fibrous root system and shall have been regularly transplanted to build up the 

main roots with well developed laterals and fibrous root system. 

o All trees shall have an upright central leader and shall have min. five main 

branches with lateral shoots. Unless they are feathered stock, they shall have a 

clear stem to 1.8m to 2.1m A.G.L. 

o All Multi-stem Trees shall have a minimum of five branches rising from the stool. 


o To be rootballed or container grown, 2.0m high clear stem 

o Minimum 4Nr tier layer of horizontal branches with 40 cms between each tier 

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o With well developed and equally balanced growth, complete with bamboo cane 

frame to maintain shape. 

o Overall height 4.0m plus 

219 EXTRA HEAVY STANDARD TREES 

o To be container grown (bare rooted plant material will not be acceptable by the 

client) with 1.8 – 2.5 m clear stemmed, girth at 1.0m a.g.l. 18 - 20cms 

o All trees shall be well grown, healthy, well established nursery transplants of 

good form, free from defects, furnished with a fibrous root system exactly true to 

name as specified and open ground grown unless otherwise detailed. 

o Transplants shall have been transplanted or undercut at least once and shall 

have a minimum number of brakes in the lower third of the main stem 

o To be pruned back where necessary (depending on species) to achieve a 

sturdy, well balanced, bushy plant. 

o Overall height 4.5 – 5.0m plus 


o To be container grown standard trees (bare rooted plant material will not be 

acceptable by the client) with 1.8m clear stemmed, girth at 1.0m a.g.l. 8-10cms; 

overall height 2.75 -3.0m, planted with double stake and timber cross brace 




o Transplants shall have been transplanted or undercut at least once and shall 

have a minimum number of brakes in the lower third of the main stem 


o To be rootballed or container grown if 2.5 -3.0 m in height min 5 times 

transplanted with well developed and even branch system all around the plant 




222 CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS/ TREES 

o Growing medium: With adequate nutrients for plants to thrive until permanently 

planted. 

o Plants: Centred in containers, firmed and well watered. 

o Root growth: Substantially filling containers, but not root bound, and in a 

condition conducive to successful transplanting. 

o Hardiness: Grown in the open for at least two months before being supplied. 

o Containers: With holes adequate for drainage when placed on any substrate 

commonly used under irrigation systems. 

o All whips, conifers, shrubs and climbers shall be well grown, bushy, healthy, well 

established nursery transplants of good from hardy, free from defects, furnished 

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with a fibrous root system exactly true to name as specified and open ground 

grown unless otherwise detailed. 

Transplants shall have been transplanted or undercut at least once and shall 

have a minimum number of brakes in the lower third of the main stem, as 

specified in the plant schedule. They shall be pruned back where necessary 

(depending on species) to achieve a sturdy, well balanced, bushy plant. 

Feathered Whips shall have no clear stem, shall have a well balanced head with 

an upright central leader and evenly branched laterals from the nursery soil 

mark upwards. 

225 BULBS/ CORMS/ TUBERS 

o Condition: Firm, entire, not dried out or shrivelled. 

o Health: Free from pests, diseases and fungus. 

o Handling: Remove from packaging immediately. 

o Storage: Permitted only when necessary. 

-Location: Well ventilated, dark, covered, rodent proof container, away from 

exhausts and fruit. 

-Duration: Minimum period. 

-Temperature: 18-21°C. 

230 BEDDING PLANTS 

o CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS/ TREES 

o Growing medium: With adequate nutrients for plants to thrive until permanently 

planted. 

o Plants: Centred in containers, firmed and well watered. 

o Root growth: Substantially filling containers, but not root bound, and in a condition 

conducive to successful transplanting. 

o Hardiness: Grown in the open for at least two months before being supplied. 

o Containers: With holes adequate for drainage when placed on any substrate 

commonly used under irrigation systems. 


o General: Provide each plant/ tree or group of plants/ trees of a single species or 

cultivar with supplier's labelling for delivery to site, showing: 

o Full botanical name. 

o Total number. 

o Number of bundles. 

o Part bundles. 

o Supplier's name. 

o Employer's name and project reference. 

o Plant specification, in accordance with scheduled National Plant Specification 

categories. 

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o Standard: To BS 3936. 

250 SUPPLY OF PLANTS/ TREES 

o Suppliers: Members of the Horticultural Trades Association Nursery Certification 

Scheme. 

260 PLANT/ TREE SUBSTITUTION 

o Plants/ trees unobtainable or known to be likely to be unobtainable at time of 

ordering: Submit alternatives, stating: 

o Price. 

o Difference from specified plants/ trees. 

o Further alternatives: Proposed substitutions may not be acceptable and 

submission of further alternatives may be required. 

o Approval: Obtain before making any substitution. 

265 PLANT/ TREE HANDLING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 

o Standard: To HTA ‘Handling and establishing landscape plants’ (obtainable from 

the Horticultural Trades Association) Part I, Part II and Part III, paragraphs 1.3.3 

to 1.3.6, 3.0, and 4.0. 

o Frost: Protect plants/ trees from frost. 

o Handling: Handle plants/ trees with care. Protect from mechanical damage and 

do not subject to shock, e.g. by dropping from a vehicle. 

o Plant packaging: Coextruded polyethylene bags with black interior and white 

exterior. 

o Packaging of bulk quantities: The supplier may alternatively use pallets or bin 

sealed with coextruded polyethylene as above. 

270 PLANTING GENERALLY 

o Standard: To HTA ‘Handling and establishing landscape plants’ (obtainable from 

the Horticultural Trades Association) Part III, paragraphs 6.2 to 6.6. 

o Appearance: Plant upright or well balanced with best side to front. 

280 TREATMENT OF TREE WOUNDS 

o Cutting: Keep wounds as small as possible. 

o Cut cleanly back to sound wood using sharp, clean tools. 

o Leave branch collars. Do not cut flush with stem or trunk. 

o Set cuts so that water will not collect on cut area. 

o Fungicide/ Sealant: Do not apply unless instructed. 

285 PROTECTION OF EXISTING GRASS 

o General: Protect areas affected by planting operations using boards/ tarpaulins. 

Do not place excavated or imported materials directly on grass. 

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290 SURPLUS MATERIAL 

o General: Remove subsoil, stones, debris, wrapping material, canes, ties, 

temporary labelling, prunings and other arisings/ rubbish. 

PREPARATION OF PLANTING BEDS/ PLANTING MATERIALS 

300 HERBICIDE 

o Locations: All planted areas. 

o Type: Suitable for suppressing perennial weed 

o Timing: Allow fallow period before cultivation. 

o Duration: (minimum): As manufacturers recommendations. 

335 GENERAL FERTILIZER 

o Locations: All areas to be planted. 

o Manufacturer: As approved by CA. 

o Product reference: As approved by CA. 

o Application: Spread evenly. 

o Timing: Immediately before cultivation. 

o Coverage: Evenly over all areas to be planted at 30g/sq m. 


o Compacted topsoil: Break up to full depth. 

o Cultivation: Loosen, aerate and break up soil into particles of 2-8 mm. 

o Depth: Top 350mm of planting beds. 

o Timing: Within a few days before planting. 

o Weather and ground conditions: Suitably dry. 

o Surface: Leave regular and even. 

o As required in sections D20 and Q28. 

o Levels: Within 50mm of levels specified on drawings. 

o Undesirable material brought to the surface: Remove, including weeds, roots, 

stones and clods larger than 20 mm in any dimension, tufts of grass and foreign 

matter. 

o Soil within root spread of trees and shrubs to be retained: Do not dig or 

cultivate. 

o 

385 MULCH MATTING/GEOTEXTILE FABRIC 

o Manufacturer: Mypex. Product reference – Mypex Ground Cover – or similar 

approved 

o Timing: Lay after cultivating and before planting 

o Watering: Water soil thoroughly before laying. 

o Laying: In close contact with soil surface. Lap or butt joints as recommended 

by Manufacturer, with no gaps 

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o Fixing: Laid to slopes overlapping and retained flush with ground level with 

suitable galvanised ‘U@ shaped pegs/pins as per manufacturer’s 

recommendations. 

o Planting: Cut neat slits or flaps. Refit closely around plant stems. Laid on Bed 

Nr.19 and Bed Nr.21 

o Overlay: Bark mulch as Q31/485 

PLANTING SHRUBS/ HERBACEOUS PLANTS/ BULBS 

405 SHRUB/ CONTAINER PLANTING 

o Preparation: Remove coarse weeds, debris, etc. 

o Planting sites: Form level, stepped or gently sloping areas as scheduled and/ or 

appropriate to container sizes and shapes. 

o Planting: Lower containers/ bags/ bunches gently into place, keeping plants 

upright. 

o Planting Pits: 

Shrubs generally in pre-pared bed sufficient to fit rootball 250 x 250 x 250mm 

deep 

Feathered whips 400 x 400 x 350mm deep 

Specimen conifers 750mm dia x 500mm deep with a special sized extra over pit 

for the specimen Monkey puzzle Tree 

Woodland whips 350 x 350 x 350mm pit 

Specimen shrubs – pit to adequately suit rootball size 

Woodland Whips – 250 x 250 x 250mm pit – complete with spiral rabbit guard 

o Sloping ground: Maintain horizontal bases and vertical sides with no less than 

minimum depth throughout. 

o Pit bottoms: With slightly raised centre. Break up to a depth of 150mm. 

o Pit sides: Scarify. 

o Backfilling material: Selected topsoil. 

o Timing: Excavate not more than 1 day (maximum) before planting. 

420 CLIMBING PLANTS 

o Planting: 150 mm clear of supporting structure (e.g. wall/ fence) with roots 

spread outward. 

- Branches: Lightly secured to supports. 

o Climber supports: all climbers to be complete with bamboo cane securely set in 

ground at 90º fixed and screwed securely to retaining wall. 

- Centres: 1.5 c/s or as stated on the drawings 

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- Distance from wall: 300mm approx 

435 CLIMBING PLANTS USED AS GROUND COVER 

o Planting: Canes or other supports: Remove 

o Arrangement: Spread Stems 

o Fixing: Pinned to ground to ensure good contact 

445 PLANTING BULBS/ CORMS/ TUBERS 

o Depth: Top of bulb/ corm/ tuber at a depth of approximately twice its height, base 

in contact 

with bottom of hole. 

o Backfilling: Finely broken soil. Lightly firm to existing ground level. 

o Naturalized planting in existing grassed areas: 

-Scattering: Random. Plant bulbs/ corms/ tubers where they fall. 

- Planting: Neatly remove a plug of turf and replace after planting. 

470 SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING TO GRAVEL AREAS 

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Rake back gravel and puncture liner 

Plant shrubs and reform liner around stem of plant 

Rake back gravel neatly around plant, firm and heel back gravel 

471 NATURALIZED HEDGES / INSTANT HEDGE BETWEEN SECTION 1& 2 AT 

END OF CHAPEL GARDEN 

o Shrubs for hedges: Consistent in species, cultivar and clone to ensure a uniform 

hedge. 

o Planting: In trenches large enough to take full spread of roots. Set out plants 

evenly as per planting plan. Allow for 3 cuts per year to promote good 

shape, or as stated in the BOQ. Remove clippings. 

472 FORMAL HEDGES TO CHAPEL GARDENS AND OAK LEAF HEDGE 

MOTIFS ON UPPER RETAINING WALL IN SECTION 1 

o Shrubs for hedges: Consistent in species, cultivar and clone to ensure a uniform 

hedge. 

o Planting: In trenches large enough to take full spread of roots. Set out plants 

evenly as per planting plan. Allow for 6 cuts per year to promote good 

shape, or as stated in the BOQ. Remove clippings. 


o Composition: Previously prepared mixture of topsoil excavated from pit and 

additional topsoil as required. 

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480 AFTER PLANTING 

o Watering: Immediately after planting, thoroughly and without damaging or 

displacing plants or soil. 

o Firming: Lightly firm soil around plants and fork and/ or rake soil, without 

damaging roots, to a fine tilth with gentle cambers and no hollows. 

o Top dressing: Apply top dressing of ‘Osmocote’ slow release fertilizer evenly 

over all shrub areas at 60g/sq m. . 

485 MULCHING PLANTING BEDS 

o Material: Bark Mulch. 

o Purity: Free of pests, disease, fungus and weeds. 

o Coverage: To all shrub beds shown on the drawings 

o Finished level of mulch: 75mm deep min. 

PLANTING TREES 

500 SPECIMEN/ SEMI MATURE TREES (WITHOUT BORDERLINE STEEL 

EDGING) 

o Tree Pit Sizes For Rootballed/ Containerised specimen Trees: At least 500m 

wider and deeper than the diameter of the rootball (approx.1.8m diameter by 

1.4m deep ). Allow for all excavations 

o Planted as per detail Drawing Nr.83473-04 to include 0.8m² prime quality 

Topsoil 

o Accessories: Arborguy strapped large anchor system (Q31/ 540) and Rainroot 

Urban Irrigation system (Product Reference: RRURB2A); Roof Rain Urban, 

pipe diameter 1530mm, length 5m; 60mm diameter irrigation system with 80mm 

diameter fixed plastic grid inlet. 

o To be fitted 300mm below final ground level as per manufacturers recommended 

installation instructions. As supplied by Greenleaf Ireland (Ivy House, 24a 

Church Road, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ, Tel: 028 7134 5620) or similar 

approved. 

501 SPECIMEN/ SEMI MATURE TREES (WITH BORDERLINE STEEL EDGING) 

o Trees planted in Pits with irrigation system and underground guying system as 

above Q31/500 

o Planted as per detail Drawing Nr.83473-04 to include 0.8m² prime quality 

Topsoil 

o Accessories: Accessories: Borderline Steel edge ring (Q10/120); As supplied 

by Greenleaf Ireland (Ivy House, 24a Church Road, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ, 

Tel: 028 7134 5620) or similar approved. Include screened Topsoil 0.3m³ 

approx to be spread in conical form, from the steel edge up to the tree, tamped 

and firmed down, left suitable for planting with bedding plants 

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o Tree Pit Sizes For Rootballed/ Containerised Trees: At least 500m wider and 

deeper than the diameter of the rootball (approx.1.8m diameter by 1.4m deep ). 

Planted in Pits with irrigation system as previously described Q31/500 

o Allow for all excavations 

o Planted with sawn treated softwood stake, 2Nr 75mm dia, 1800mm long and 

38mm d-rail cross member, including ties, straps and spacers to good 

horticultural standard 

o Planted with crown arranged through supporting straining wires on site. 

o Fix branches with elasticated ties to support wires 

o Complete with post and wire frame as shown on Drawing 83473-04 

o Species as per BOQ 

o 

503 EXTRA HEAVY STANDARD TREES WITH DOUBLE STAKES 


deeper than the diameter of the rootball (approx.1.8m diameter by 1.4m deep). 

Allow for all excavations 

o Planted with 2Nr 75mm dia, 1800mm long, double stake and 38mm d-rail cross 

member, including ties, straps and spacers to good horticultural standard. 


o 

504 EXTRA HEAVY STANDARD TREES WITH UNDERGROUND GUYING 

SYSTEM 


deeper than the diameter of the rootball (approx.1.8m diameter by 1.4m deep ). 

Planted in Pits with irrigation system as previously described Q31/500 

o Allow for all excavations 

o planted with underground guying system Q31/ 540 


o 



deeper than the diameter of the rootball. Allow for all excavations 

o Planted with 2Nr 75mm dia, 1800mm long, double stake and 38mm d-rail cross 

member, including ties, straps and spacers to good horticultural standard. 


o 



deeper than the diameter of the rootball. Allow for all excavations 


To be planted with 45º angled stake, 1800mm x75mm dia laid @ 45° to the 

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horizontal 

535 STAKING GENERALLY 

o Stakes: Softwood, peeled chestnut, larch or oak, straight, free from projections 

and large or edge knots and with pointed lower end. 

o Preservative treatment: To be approved. 

o Nails: To BS 1202-1, galvanized, minimum 25 mm long and with 10 mm 

diameter heads. 

o Minimum stake sizes: 

Tree Overall length Cross section 

size/type: of stake: of stake: 

All Trees 1800mm 75mm dia (2 Nr. per tree+ 

38mm d-rail cross brace) 

Feathered whips 900mm 50 x 50mm 

Specimen conifers 1800mm 75mm dia laid @ 45° to 

the horizontal 

o including ties, straps and spacers to good horticultural standard. 

540 UNDERGROUND GUYING OF SPECIMEN TREES 

o 

o 

Secure trees with Arborguy anchorage system or similar approved, as supplied 

by Greenleaf Ireland (Ivy House, 24a Church Road, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ, T: 

+44 (0)28 7134 56820, E: sales@greenleafireland.com) in accordance with 

manufacturer’s instructions. 

Product Code SASLP - Strapped large anchor system with drive in heavy-duty 

composite anchors. Includes webbing strap and ratchet tensioner. Suitable for 

trees up to 40cm girth. 

550 TREE STAKES (FEATHERED TREES ONLY) 

o 

Shall be straight poles of sweet chestnut, oak or peeled larch. They shall be fully 

tanalised and shall be to the following length and minimum butt diameter: 

feathered trees 1250 mm long X 75mm diameter 

560 Tree Ties 

o 

Shall be ‘nail on type’, with rubber block consisting of a rubber-based strap, 

3mm wide for advanced Nursery Stock Trees and conifers, and 25 mm wide for 

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Feathered Trees. 


o Composition: Previously prepared mixture of topsoil excavated from pit and 

additional topsoil as required. 

PROTECTING/ MAINTAINING/ MAKING GOOD DEFECTS 


o Duration: Carry out the operations in the following clauses from completion of 

planting for a period of 12 months after practical completion has been achieved 

or as instructed by the CA. This period will run concurrently with the Defects 

Liability Period for the planting works. 

o Frequency of maintenance visits: Monthly during growing season. 

720 FAILURES OF PLANTING 

o General: Plants/ trees/ shrubs that have failed to thrive (unless due to theft or 

malicious damage after completion) during period stated in clause 710, will be 

regarded as defects due to materials or workmanship not in accordance with the 

Contract. Replace with equivalent plants/ trees/ shrubs. 

o Replacements: To match size of adjacent or nearby plants of same species or 

match original specification, whichever is the greater. 

o Timing of making good: Within 12 months of practical completion. 

740 CLEANLINESS 

o Soil and arisings: Remove from hard surfaces and grassed areas. 

o General: Leave the works in a clean tidy condition at Completion and after any 

maintenance operations. 

750 750 PLANTING MAINTENANCE GENERALLY (Shrubs, Trees and 

Pleached Trees) 

o Weed control: Maintain weed free area around each tree and shrub, minimum 

diameter the larger of 1 m or the surface of original planting pit. 

o Keep planting beds clear of weeds, by use of suitable and approved herbicides. 

o Planted areas: Fork over beds as necessary to keep soil loose, with gentle 

cambers and no hollows. Take care not to reduce depth or effect of mulch. 

o Precautions: Ensure that trees and shrubs are not damaged by use of mowers, 

nylon filament rotary cutters and similar powered tools. 

o Staking: Check condition of stakes, ties, guys and guards. Replace broken or 

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missing items. Adjust if necessary to allow for growth and prevent rubbing of 

bark. Cut back any damaged bark. Tie loose climbers back to support. 

Frequency of checks: Monthly. 

Firming up: Gently firm loosened soil around trees/ shrubs. Straighten leaning 

trees/ shrubs. 

Trees: Spray crown when in leaf during warm weather. Carry out in the evening. 

Check elasticated tie-fixings of pleached Trees 

760 PLANTING MAINTENANCE – PRUNING 

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General: Prune at appropriate times, to remove dead or dying and diseased 

wood and suckers, to promote healthy growth and natural shape. 

Prune trees to favour a single central leading shoot. 

765 PLANTING MAINTENANCE – WATERING 

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General: As clauses 145 and 150, using a fine rose pr sprinkler until full depth of 

topsoil is saturated. 

770 WOODLAND PLANTING MAINTENANCE 

Watering: Only as necessary to prevent plants wilting. 

Loose plants: Refirm surrounding soil, without compacting. 

diameter area 

Weed control: Cut down and remove weeds prior to setting seed in a 1 m 

around each tree. 

Vegetation except trees and coppice shoots to be retained: Cut within the 

plantation area. 

- Arisings: Leave 

proposals. 

Mechanical, chemical or mulching methods of vegetation control: Submit 

790 FINAL MULCHING 

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Timing: At end of maintenance period 

Watering: Ensure that soil is thoroughly moistened prior to remulching, 

applying water where necessary. 

All planting beds including Mypex matting: Remulch. Depth (Min.) 50mm 

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Q40 

FENCING 

125 1100 MM HIGH MILD STEEL ESTATE RAILING 

o Manufacturer: To be confirmed/manufactured by Main Contractor 

o Drawing References: 83473 - 01, 02, 03, 04 & 05 

o Railing Height above ground level:1100mm 

o Material: Galvanised Mild Steel. All materials to be polyester powder coated 

Colour Black RAL 9005. 

o Posts: 50 x10mm thick x 1530mm long solid galvanised mild steel posts 

complete with rounded top and welded base plate 50 x 100 x 10mm thick. Posts 

pre-drilled to accommodate 5 Nr. 20mm diameter solid horizontal bars. Posts 

set in 300 x 300 x 560mm deep mass concrete surround. Posts at 1.0m centres. 

o Straining posts: Posts as above, but complete with a 5 Nr double sets of 

circular receiving lugs welded to each post to receive 5 Nr 20mm diameter 

horizontals each side. Posts set in an additional concrete foundation of 450 x 

450 x 560mm deep mass concrete surround. Posts at 4.0m centres. 

o End Posts: As above with only 5 Nr single circular receiving lugs as shown on 

the drawings 

o Horizontal Rails: 5 Nr 20 mm diameter solid galvanised mild steel rails. 

o Method of setting posts: In concrete as described above and as shown on the 

drawings 

o Other requirements: No sharp edges on either posts or rails. Rails to be parallel 

to ground level and not stepped. Allow for all radii and curves on site. 

o Special – top rail and fixing to Pillar Type 3 to balance Oak Leaf gates at Chapel 

Garden – See Detail Sheet 2 83473 – 05 

o Special – special Section of 1100mm high estate railing to corner of 

Chapel – See Detail on Drawing Nr 83473 – 03. 

o Allow for all site measurements and forming rake with rising ground, and all 

excavations and foundations and supports as shoen on the drawings 

250 1450 MM HIGH MILD STEEL SAFETY ESTATE RAILING 

o Manufacturer: To be confirmed/manufactured by Main Contractor 

o Drawing References: 83473 - 01, 02, 03, 04 & 05 

o Railing Height above ground level: 1400 mm (although with a 50mm curved top 

to each post makes the overall height 1450mm) 

o Material: Galvanised Mild Steel. All materials to be polyester powder coated 

Colour Black RAL 9005. 

o Posts: 60 x10mm thick at top reaching 125 x 10mm thick at the base 1900mm 

long approximately – as shown on the drawings, solid galvanised mild steel 

posts complete with rounded top and welded base plate 50 x 200 x 10mm thick 

to key into concrete foundation. Posts pre-drilled to accommodate 6 Nr. 20mm 

diameter solid horizontal bars. Posts set in 450 x 450 x 610mm deep mass 

concrete surround (although there will be an element of Contractor Designed 

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solution for the foundations of posts linked to the Contractor Designed Retaining 

Walls. Posts at 1.0m centres. 

Straining posts: Posts as above, but complete with a 6 Nr double sets of 

circular receiving lugs welded to each post to receive 6 Nr 20mm diameter 

horizontals each side. Straining Posts set in an additional concrete foundation of 

550 x 550 x 610 mm deep mass concrete surround. Posts at 4.0m centres. 

End Posts: As above with only 6 Nr single circular receiving lugs as shown on 

the drawings 

Horizontal Rails: 6 Nr 20 mm diameter solid galvanised mild steel rails. 

Method of setting posts: In concrete as described above and as shown on the 

drawings or as Contractor Designed i.e. set in concrete pipe work set in 

concrete as the retaining wall is constructed to accommodate posts after site 

measurements. 

Other requirements: No sharp edges on either posts or rails. Rails to be parallel 

to ground level and not stepped. Allow for all radii and curves on site. 

300 OAK LEAFED DOUBLE GATES 

o 2.05m high x 3.2m wide mild steel Double Gates 

o Manufacturer: To be approved 

o Drawing Reference: 83473-05 

o Size: 2.05m high x 3.0m wide clear opening. 

o Vertical Bars: 16 x 16mm square vertical bars at 100mm spacing (116mm 

centres); bottom section of gate to have intermediate vertical bars at100mm 

spacing (116mm centres); all vertical bars to be welded to horizontal members 

at all points. 

o Gate Frame: 50 x 50mm solid bars adjacent to gate posts with rounded profile 

at hinge point and at bottom to bear down on 50mm diameter stainless steel ball 

bearing; 50 x 12mm flat bar framing top, bottom and opening side. Top member 

to be bowed as indicated. Two horizontal members, each 25mm diameter, 

spaced 100mm apart as indicated. Hinge point and gate pivot arrangements to 

be as indicated. 

o Posts: 100 x 100 x 4 x 2750mm long RHS mild steel gate post c/w capping 

piece and 200 x 200 x 6mm base plate; posts to have a 150 x 75 x 10mm thick 

m.s. plate welded to accommodate strap hinge arrangement and detail as 

indicated. 

o Method of setting posts: Base plate bolted to pier foundation using M8 

expanding bolts in 4 Nr. positions. 

o Finish: Galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461:1999 and polyester powder coated to 

BS6497. Colour Black RAL: 9005. 

o Special Oak leaf motifs to top of each folding gate to be Oak Leaf shaped solid 

6mm galvanised plate welded to frame at each Oak Leaf touching frame. To be 

primed and painted with haemarite exterior paint 2Nr finished coats ‘Gold’. 

Colour to be agreed with colour chart to CA prior to painting 

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o Other requirements: Gates to be provided with hot forged mild steel finials at top 

and mid point as indicated; 1 Nr. slam plate at top of 1 Nr. leaf; 1 Nr. lockable 

barrel bolt - 200mm long, 12mm diameter, 2 Nr. M.S. 450mm long x 16mm 

diameter drop bolts; 4 Nr. drop bolt holders, 2 Nr. for closed position and 2 Nr. 

for open position; Gate to be supplied complete with an approved Heavy Duty 

“Abus” padlock and three keys [all gate padlocks to be operated with the same 

key]. All mild steel – gates, fixings and fittings to be hot dipped galvanised and 

polyester powder coated, Colour Black RAL: 9005. 

o Conformity: Submit manufacturer's and installer's certificates, to BS 1722-12, 

clause 9. 

610 INSTALLATION 

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Set out and erect: 

- In straight lines or smoothly flowing curves as shown on drawings. 

- With tops of posts following profile of the ground. 

- With posts set rigid, plumb and to specified depth, or greater where 

necessary to ensure adequate support. 

- With correct fasteners and all components securely fixed. 

620 SETTING POSTS IN CONCRETE 

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Mix: To BS 8500-1 and -2 and BS EN 206-1, Designated mix not less than 

GEN1 or Standard mix not less than ST2. 

Alternative mix for small quantities: 50 kg Portland cement to 150 kg fine 

aggregate to 250 kg 20 mm nominal maximum size coarse aggregate, medium 

workability. 

Admixtures: Do not use. 

Holes: Excavate neatly and with vertical sides. 

Filling: Position post/ strut and fill hole with concrete to not less than the 

specified depth, well rammed as filling proceeds and consolidated. 

Backfilling of holes not completely filled with concrete: Excavated material, well 

rammed and consolidated. 

Foundations and builders work all to be included as shown on drawing Nrs 

83473-04 + 05 

630 EXPOSED CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS 

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No concrete to be exposed on surface of ground. 

Filling: Compact until air bubbles cease to appear on the upper surface. 

Finishing: Weathered to shed water and trowelled smooth. 

680 DAMAGE TO GALVANIZED SURFACES 

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Treatment of minor damage (including on fasteners and fittings): Low melting 

point zinc alloy repair rods or powders made for this purpose, or at least two 

coats of zinc-rich paint to BS 4652. 

o 

Thickness: Apply sufficient material to provide a zinc coating at least equal in 

thickness to the original layer. 

Q50 

SITE/ STREET FURNITURE/ EQUIPMENT 

200 SEATS (HOT DIPPED GALVANISED STEEL – POLYESTER POWDER COAT 

FINISHED) 

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Manufacturer: Ollerton (Supplied by Marshalls Street Furniture) 

Product reference: Festival Straight Seat with Steel Slats and Armrests each 

end 

or other equal and approved 

As supplied by MB Civils, 4 Balmoral Road, Belfast, BT12 6QA; 

Tel: 028 90551390 Contact: Justin Reid – justin.reid@mbcivils.com 

Material: mild steel galvanised and polyester powder coated Black 

Finish: ’Polyester powder coated. Coated parts are to be fully cured to coating 

manufacturer’s specifications. The thickness of the finish coat is to average 8-10 

mils (200-250 microns). 

Colour: RAL 9005 Black 

Size: 1800mm long. 

Seat Height: 480mm 

Fixing Method: Ground fixed ( below ground level set seat root fixings in 450 x 

450 x 500mm deep Mix C30 Concrete surround prior to paving over strictly in 

accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations 

Accessories: 1 pair of armrests, one each either end of seat, material and finish 

to match seat body. 

210 LITTER BINS (HOT DIPPED GALVANISED STEEL – POLYESTER POWDER 

COAT FINISHED) 

o Manufacturer: Ollerton (Supplied by Marshalls Street Furniture) 

o Product reference: Festival Flared Top 110 Litre Capacity or other equal and 

approved Complete with galvanised mild steel liner. 

o As supplied by MB Civils, 4 Balmoral Road, Belfast, BT12 6QA; Tel: 028 

90551390 Contact: Justin Reid – justin.reid@mbcivils.com 

o Material: mild steel galvanised and polyester powder coated Black 

o Finish: ’Polyester powder coated. Coated parts are to be fully cured to coating 

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o Colour: RAL 9005 Black 

o Size: 610 mm diameter 

o Bin Height (without lid): 850mm 

o Fixing Method: Surface Mounted in accordance with manufacturer’s 

recommendations 

o Accessories: side Loading Lockable Lid, colour Black RAL 9005 

220 WASTE BASKETS FOR SETING AROUND CEMETERY – SECTION 1 

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Wire Bin/Baskets for placing of dead flowers etc by members of the public 

Wire compost bin made from galvanised mild steel, powder coated colour Black 

RAL 9005 

Size: 75cm x 75cm x 100cm high with 3mm dia. Galv MS welded mesh. 

To include mesh bottom ( no lid required) and 2 folding handles for lifting at 

short ends 

Mesh to be min 30 x 30mm 

No sharp edges after the galvanising process 

260 PLANTERS TO CHAPEL GARDEN 

o Manufacturer: Ollerton (Supplied by Marshalls Street Furniture) 

o Product reference: Festival Planter, circular flared top, Circular Rolled Top 

620mm high x 650mm o/d Part No. PL106 

o As supplied by MB Civils, 4 Balmoral Road, Belfast, BT12 6QA; Tel: 028 

90551390 Contact: Justin Reid – justin.reid@mbcivils.com 

o Material: mild steel, galvanised and polyester powder coated Black 

o Finish: ’Polyester powder coated. Coated parts are to be fully cured to coating 



o Colour: RAL 9005 Black 

o Size: 650mm diameter 

o Height: 620mm high 

o Fixing Method: Surface Mounted in accordance with manufacturer’s 

recommendations 

270 CAST STONE STATUES – SUMMER – DRAWING NR 83473- 05 

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Manufacturer: Haddonstone (as supplied by Haddonstone Limited, The Forge 

House, East Haddon, Northampton, NN6 8DB, England;Telephone: 01604 

770711 Fax: 01604 770027 e-mail:info@haddonstone.co.uk) 

Product Reference: THE FOUR SEASONS/ Statue SUMMER - HE755 

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o The Summer Statue of the “Four Seasons” set of cast stone statues is to be 

fitted in central circle in chapel garden as shown on the drawings. Summer is to 

be related to the west position. The colour of the statue of Summer is to be 

Portland/ Sandstone 

o To be fitted on 910cm high pedestal on Concrete Base. 

o Height: 1430mm 

o Weight: 140 kg 

o Max. base width:360mm 

o Pedestal: 485 x 485 x 915mm high (B265 36" QUEEN ANNE 

PEDESTAL) 

o Erection: 

The cast stone statue should be erected on a suitable foundation - Mass concrete 

Foundation, C30mix, with steel A393 reinforcement mesh to be designed to suit loadings 

and ground conditions (min 670 x670 x450mm deep, set 70mm below finished Ground 

Level). To include a suitable steel starter bar set into a concrete foundation. The statue 

pedestal is then bedded on 1:1:6 cement/lime/sand mortar. All joints would normally be 

6mm (1/4”) with the mortar slightly recessed from the surface of the stonework to allow 

for pointing after the cast stone statue is erected. It is important that polystyrene (or 

similar) is used to act as an isolating medium between the stonework and infill concrete. 

This is inserted into the core of the statue pedestal. Care should be taken to ensure 

sufficient overlap at both vertical and horizontal joints with continuous contact between 

the isolating material and the inner stonework core. 

All subsequent concrete pours should only take place after the concrete in the preceding 

section has reached its initial set. The core is then partly in filled with concrete (C30mix) 

before the isolating material is trimmed flush. Continue concrete infill until level with top of 

pedestal. 

The joint around the structural core between the pedestal and the statue above should be 

formed using compressible filler or a weak mortar mix, to form a 6mm (1/4”) soft joint. 

This ensures that any loading is carried by the central structural core and not by the 

stonework. 

The isolating/expansion material is trimmed and the concrete toweled so that both are 

flush. Insert 10mm stainless steel dowel 150mm long minimum into top of concrete, to 

protrude by 50mm. Only proceed once concrete has reached its initial set. Bed the statue 

on a continuous mortar bed onto the pedestal with the dowels resin fixed. 

Allow for sufficient amount of concrete infill during set up (0.1m³approx). 

280 CAST STONE STATUES – SPRING – DRAWING NR 83473- 05 

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o Manufacturer: Haddonstone (as supplied by Haddonstone Limited, The Forge 



o Product Reference: THE FOUR SEASONS/ Statue Spring - HE750 

o The Spring Statue of the “Four Seasons” set of cast stone statues is to be fitted 

in central circle in chapel garden as shown on the drawings. Spring is to be 

related to the east position. The colour of the statue of Spring is to be Portland/ 

Sandstone 






PEDESTAL) 

o Erection as previously described 

290 CAST STONE STATUES – WINTER – DRAWING NR 83473- 05 




o Product Reference: THE FOUR SEASONS/ Statue Winter - HE765 

o The Winter Statue of the “Four Seasons” set of cast stone statues is to be fitted 

in central circle in chapel garden as shown on the drawings. Winter is to be 

related to the north position. The colour of the statue of Spring is to be Portland/ 

Sandstone . 




o Max. base width: 360mm 


PEDESTAL) 


300 CAST STONE STATUES – AUTUMN – DRAWING NR 83473- 05 

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Manufacturer: Haddonstone (as supplied by Haddonstone Limited, The Forge 



Product Reference: THE FOUR SEASONS/ Statue Autumn - HE760 

The Autumn Statue of the “Four Seasons” set of cast stone statues is to be 

fitted in central circle in chapel garden as shown on the drawings. Autumn is to 

be related to the south position. The colour of the statue of Spring is to be 

Portland/ Sandstone . 

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PEDESTAL) 


310 OBELISK – DRAWING NR 83473- 05 




o Product Reference: Obelisk E550 

o The Obelisk will be used as a focal point at the end of path in Chapel garden as 

shown on the drawing. The colour of the Georgian style Obelisk is to be 

Portland/ Sandstone. 

o To be fitted on Concrete Base. 


o Width of base: 700mm 

o Height overall: 2672mm 

o Erection as previously described. The Obelisk should be erected on a suitable 

foundation - Mass concrete Foundation, C30mix with steel A393 reinforcement 

mesh to be designed to suit loadings and ground conditions (min 

1200x1200x500mm deep, set 70mm below finished Ground Level). To include a 

suitable steel bar set into a concrete foundation. 

400 PLEACHED TREE POST AND WIRE FRAME – DRAWING NR 83473- 04 

Standard: To BS 1722-2 

Wire: 5 Nr 3.15mm diameter galvanised high tensile line wires 

Posts and struts: see drawing Nr 83473-04 Overall length 8.5m long approx 

Straining posts: in straight runs and at all ends, corners, changes of direction and acute 

variations in level. 

Intermediate posts: 3.5 m. 

Method of setting posts and struts: 

Intermediate posts: 2Nr 

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Setting posts in concrete Standard: To BS 8500-2. 

Mix: C30 

Alternative mix for small quantities: 50 kg Portland cement to 150 kg fine aggregate to 

250 

kg 20 mm nominal maximum size coarse aggregate, medium workability. 

Admixtures: Do not use. 

Holes: Excavate neatly and with vertical sides. 

Filling: Position post/ strut and fill hole with concrete to not less than the specified depth, 

well rammed as filling proceeds and consolidated. 

Backfilling of holes not completely filled with concrete: Excavated material, well rammed 

and consolidated. 

Substitute Clauses, Tables and Figures 

Clause No 

Title and rewritten text 

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1800SR 


1 DEFINITION OF TERMS IN THIS CLAUSE 

The ‘Engineer’ shall mean the Project Manager 

The ‘Steelwork Sub-Contractor’ shall mean the Firm appointed by 

the Main Contractor on a domestic sub-contract basis to supply, 

fabricate, deliver and erect the Structural Steelwork as indicatively 

shown on the Contract Drawings and as described in this 

Specification. Firm must be a member of the British 

Constructional Steelwork Association, or an equal and 

approved quality scheme. 

The ‘Main Contractor’ shall mean the firm appointed to by the 

Employer to carry out the building work under the Main Contract. 

The ‘Employer’ shall mean Derry City Council 

The ‘Architect’ will be Derry City Council 

The Quantity Surveyor will be Doran Consulting 

2 DESCRIPTION OF THE STEELWORK 

The Steelwork Domestic Sub-contract includes the supply, 

fabrication, delivery to the site and erection complete of the 

structural framework as indicatively shown on the Contract 

Drawings and described in this Specification. The Steelwork is to be 

erected on concrete foundations prepared by the Main Contractor. 

3 ADVICE NOTES 

Immediately on the despatch of any steelwork to the site, advice 

notes shall be sent to the Engineer. 

4 BRITISH AND EUROPEAN STANDARDS 

Where British and European Standards are referred to in the 

Specification the references shall be taken as referring to the latest 

editions of any such British or European Standards including all 

amendments and additions issued up to 42 days prior to the date of 

the Specification. The initials BS shall be taken to mean British 

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Standard, EN shall be taken to mean European Standard, and the 

initials BS EN shall be taken to mean European Standard adopted 

as a British Standard. 

5 STEELWORK DESIGN, DRAWINGS & PROGRAMME 

The Structural Steelwork has been designed by the Engineer in 

accordance with BS 5950: Part 1, Specification for "The use of 

steelwork in building". 

The Engineer will supply to the Steelwork Sub-Contractor drawings 

giving sizes of the principal members and showing member forces 

and reactions in kilonewtons as well as any bending moments 

which have to be taken up in the "fixed joints" of the structure 

expressed in kilonewton metres. From this information the 

Steelwork Sub-Contractor will be required to prepare his own shop 

details in accordance with BS 5950: Part 2 and Appendix 2 of this 

Specification. These drawings are to be supplied in duplicate to the 

Engineer, Architect and Quantity Surveyor for comment before 

fabrication. Should these shop details in the opinion of the Engineer 

or Architect be insufficient, or unsatisfactory, the Engineer or 

Architect will require fresh details to be submitted as below. 

(The shop drawings shall indicate the location and type of 

temporary guys and bracings proposed for use during erection of 

the steelwork). 

On receiving Engineer or Architect comments in writing on such 

detail drawings, a further copy of the revised drawings are to be 

submitted to the Engineer and Architect. One further copy shall be 

sent to the Clerk of Works on the Site. 

On his appointment the Main Contractor and his Steelwork Sub- 

Contractor shall produce a programme for the production of 

workshop and erection drawings and drawings of temporary and 

other works. The Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall, after consultation 

with the Engineer and Architect, be required to agree a programme 

and a final date for the submission and checking of drawings. No 

work is to be put in hand until the Engineer or Architect’s comments 

have been obtained and the Main Contractor's and Steelwork Sub- 

Contractor’s programme shall make suitable allowance for checking 

procedures including the re-submission of amended drawings 

following comments by the Engineer. 

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6 DIMENSIONS 

The Main Contractor and Steelwork Sub-Contractor will be required 

to take all working dimensions and other necessary particulars from 

drawings, site measurements and information supplied by the 

Engineer, or Architect. 

7 CORRECTNESS OF DIMENSIONS etc 

The Main Contractor and Steelwork Sub-Contractor will be held 

responsible for the correctness of dimensions and details, fitting and 

workmanship and for the strength of all connections, 

notwithstanding the checks carried out by the Engineer on the 

detailed drawings, and for all parts of the various structures coming 

together correctly for assembling in position. 

In the event of any connection being found unsatisfactory before or 

after erection, or errors arising in fabrication, the Main Contractor 

and Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall submit to the Engineer their 

proposals as to the method to be adopted in making good. The 

Main Contractor and Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall abide by the 

Engineer's decision and in the event of replacements or site 

modification of steelwork being required the Main Contractor shall 

be responsible for all costs and testing charges involved. 

Sufficient tolerance shall be provided in connections or parts of the 

structure to ensure that the steelwork can be erected, within the 

limits specified, to the overall building dimensions. 

8 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT FOR ERECTION 

The Main Contractor and Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall provide all 

plant, tools, tackle, scaffolding, shoring, service bolts and other 

accessories, steel packing and wedges which are required for the 

satisfactory erection and completion of the steelwork. 

9 ERECTION 

The Main Contractor and Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall obtain the 

permission of the Engineer to start erecting steel on site. Before 

starting however the Main Contractor and Steelwork Sub-Contractor 

shall check the foundations for line and level, and the holding-down 

bolts for position, protruding length, condition and slackness. 

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The steel is to be supplied to the site by the Steelwork Sub- 

Contractor and he is to erect and hoist it into position and bolt up all 

members. 

The erection of the steelwork for the structural frame shall be 

planned and carried out by the Steelwork Sub-Contractor so as to 

ensure safe working conditions at all times. The recommendations 

of BS 5531 : "Code of practice for safety in erecting structural 

frames" shall be followed. 

Thermal cutting equipment shall not be allowed on site except with 

the prior written approval of the Contract Engineer. 

Welding equipment shall not be used on site unless approved in 

writing by the Engineer. 

Tolerances for erected steelwork shall be to BS 5950: Part 2. 

10 ERECTION PRECAUTIONS 

The method of transport, handling and erection of materials shall be 

to the satisfaction of the Engineer and in accordance with the 

drawings, or as directed. These operations shall be carried out in 

such a manner as will not injure, overstress or disfigure any part of 

the structure. Any member injured, overstressed or disfigured shall 

be replaced or rectified as directed by the Engineer. Site joints and 

connections shall not be finally bolted up until sufficient of the 

structure is properly plumbed levelled and aligned, and no straining 

into position will be allowed subsequently. 

All High Strength Friction Grip Bolts including "Tension Control 

Bolts" shall be in accordance with BS 4395 and shall be handled 

and fitted in accordance with BS 4604 "Specification for the Use of 

High Strength Friction Grip Bolts in Structural Steelwork". 

On receipt of written approval from the Engineer a calibrated 

tightening device may be used for tightening bolts, in conformity 

with the "torque control" method for normal HSFG bolts, and in 

conformity with the manufacturers recommended method for TC 

Bolts. The equipment shall be calibrated regularly while in use and 

adjusted to maintain a shank tension 10% higher than the minimum 

values tabulated in Table 3 of BS 4604 : Part 1.Load indicating 

washers shall be used on all HSFG Bolts. The position of the load 

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indicating washer on the bolt, and the method of tightening and 

measurement, shall be strictly in accordance with the 

manufacturer's recommendations. A plain hardened steel washer 

shall be used under the part of the bolt being turned during 

tightening operations. 

Irrespective of the tightening procedure, the Steelwork Sub- 

Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a Schedule of all HSFG 

bolts to be used on the Contract. This schedule should indicate the 

location of each bolt and the type of fabrication into which it is fitted. 

After final tightening of bolts the schedule must be signed by the 

Steelwork Sub-Contractor's erection supervisor. A copy of the 

completed bolt schedule must be forwarded to the Engineer for 

record purposes. If after final tightening, a nut or bolt is slackened 

off for any reason, the bolt, nut and washer or washers shall be 

discarded and not used again. 

The Steelwork Sub-Contractor is to take all necessary precautions 

to ensure the stability and safety of the steelwork structure during 

erection and shall maintain any special temporary guying or other 

supports until the structure is completed, and the Steelwork Sub- 

Contractor shall be entirely responsible for any accidents which may 

arise from lack of suitable precautions. 

Extra care shall be exercised by the Steelwork Sub-Contractor 

when handling steelwork which is metal sprayed, galvanised or 

coated with anti-corrosive paint treatment. In order to avoid 

damage to these coatings padded slings should be used for lifting 

the steelwork. Temporary timber packers and spacing members 

shall be used extensively during transport, storage and erection, in 

an effort to reduce the possibility of damage to the treated surfaces 

of the steel. 

Zinc or Cadmium plated bolts, nuts and washers shall be used in 

the assembly and erection of all galvanised or specially treated 

steelwork. 

11 SETTING OF STEELWORK 

Unless otherwise specified stanchion bases are to be set on the 

concrete on steel wedges leaving a nominal gap of 40 mm and 

when the steelwork has been accurately levelled and aligned the 

space beneath will be filled by the Main Contractor with fluid 

Portland Cement mortar. 

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The mortar shall be mixed as thickly as possible consistent with 

fluidity and shall be poured under a suitable head and tamped until 

the space is completely filled. The mortar shall be not leaner than 

1:2 cement to sand and should be regarded as a "sanded grout" for 

the assessment of working stresses, in bearing, on the material. 

The size of holding-down bolts and foundation anchorages shall be 

determined by the Steelwork Sub-Contractor considering the 

combination of maximum overturning moment with minimum 

column load, as specified on the contract drawings. The foundation 

bolt anchorages and column base thickness shall be designed to 

suit the bolt tension and the strength of the concrete. Holding down 

bolts shall be cast-in with a nominal play of 25 mm all round to 

accommodate alignment of the steelwork. The projection of 

holding-down bolts above the concrete shall be determined by the 

Steelwork Sub-Contractor to suit the base fabrication. A minimum 

allowance of 40 mm of bolt projection beyond the nut shall be 

provided to compensate for tolerances in the levels of foundations. 

Stanchion base plates should not be raised more than 25 mm nor 

lowered more than 15 mm, from the designed level, without the 

approval of the Engineer. 

Holding down bolts shall be not less than 20 mm diameter and 375 

mm long. The anchorage plate shall be not less than half the bolt 

diameter in thickness. All holding-down bolts, nuts, washers and 

anchorages shall be galvanised after fabrication. 

12 STEEL 

The Steel for this Contract shall be in accordance with the 

requirements of 

EN 10025:2004 for rolled steel sections and plates, and EN 10210 

for hot finished structural hollow sections. The grades of steel to be 

employed in the structure are to be noted on the Design Engineer’s 

Drawings. 

Care should be taken to protect mill identification marks on all steel 

sections during storage and fabrication. 

It is expected that steel of grade S355, in addition to ring marking, 

shall have a continuous pale blue paint line on the plate or section, 

in accordance with BS EN 10025:2004, applied after rolling. 

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The steel sections used in the structure shall be in accordance with 

the requirements of the following British Standard Specifications:- 

BS 4 Part 1:2005 "Hot rolled steel sections". 

BS EN 10210-2:1997 "Hot rolled structural 

hollow sections". 

BS EN 10056-1:1999 "Hot rolled equal and unequal 

angles". 

BS EN 10162:2003 "Cold formed steel sections" made from 

galvanised steel sheet to BS EN 

10143, with a minimum yield 

strength of 280 N/mm 2 . 

13 FABRICATION 

The steelwork generally shall be fabricated in accordance with the 

requirements of BS 5950 : Part 2 unless otherwise specified. 

The ends of all sections unless specified otherwise on the contract 

drawings shall be accurately sawn, square to the axis of the 

member, and all burrs removed. Where loads are required to be 

transmitted by direct bearing, as in stanchion shafts with slab 

bases, the matching steel faces shall be machined "dead square" 

and the faces protected with grease during fabrication. 

Generally all bolts and nuts shall be I.S.O. metric black hexagon 

and conform to the requirements of BS 4190:2001. Higher grade 

bolts and nuts, except friction grip bolts, shall be ISO metric 

precision bolts and nuts in accordance with the requirements of BS 

3692:2001. 

All threads shall be clean and the nuts shall closely fit the bolts so 

that they can only just be turned by hand. Bolts shall be fitted in the 

fabrications with flat washers under all nuts. Tapered washers shall 

be used on tapering sections and flanges to ensure true bearing of 

the bolt head or nut. Two clear threads shall show beyond the nut 

on a fully tightened bolt. 

The faying surfaces of HSFG bolted joints in steel 25 mm thick or 

more should be checked for deformities such as bowing, twist or 

rippling which would reduce the safe load capacity of the joint. 

Zinc or Cadmium plated bolts, nuts and washers shall be used in 

the assembly of all steelwork which has been galvanised or treated 

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with anti-corrosive treatments. 

Light angle sections may be cut by cropping providing the ends are 

dressed flush and burrs removed. 

Flame cutting (thermal cutting) of steel will be permitted only for the 

wall ends of beams, filler joists, or the like. 

Flame cutting of plates is permitted provided that properly prepared 

templates or guides are used and all gas cuts are dressed up free 

from oxidised metal to a bright metal finish. 

All holes generally shall be drilled with a maximum of 2 mm 

clearance for black bolts up to 24 mm diameter and 3 mm maximum 

clearance for bolts over 24 mm diameter. 

Punching of holes is acceptable only for secondary structural 

members such as sheeting rails and light bracing angles and all 

arises or burrs shall be removed prior to final assembly. Holes for 

high strength friction grip bolts shall not be punched. 

Unless adequate weld metal is provided to transmit forces, bearing 

stiffeners shall be accurately ground over their full bearing faces to 

fit tightly the angle or section stiffened. 

For fabrication in Structural Hollow Sections, the ends of members 

may be prepared for welding by sawing, machining, or by hand 

flame cutting using properly prepared templates or by automatic 

flame cutting or other approved methods. 

The correct fusion bevel for the welding of sections or plates may 

be achieved by flame cutting and/or grinding or machining. A 

smooth contour, free from irregularities is essential. Surfaces 

should also be free of any deleterious matter likely to affect the 

ease of welding and the efficiency of the connection. 

The edges of all plates etc cut by flame, which will be subject to 

dynamic or fatigue loading or liable to brittle fracture, shall be further 

machined to remove excessive face hardness. The amount of 

metal to be removed shall be to the satisfaction of the Engineer. 

Vent holes must be provided in Structural Hollow Section 

fabrications which are subsequently to be hot-dip galvanised. After 

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galvanising, these vent holes must be plugged effectively to seal the 

tube and to ensure that there is no ingress of moisture. The method 

of sealing shall be approved by the Engineer. Location of any such 

venting holes shall be agreed with Engineer and Architect and be so 

located that they will be hidden from view in the finished building 

14 WELDING 

Welding of all structural sections shall be by electric arc process. 

The procedures to be followed, plant and equipment to be used and 

the testing and inspection to be applied shall be to the satisfaction 

of the Engineer and shall conform generally with the relevant British 

Standards and with the requirements contained in this Specification. 

All welding shall be carried out in workshops unless specifically 

shown otherwise on the Contract Drawings. 

Mild steel, Grade S275 may be welded in thicknesses up to 20 mm 

without preheat. Grade S355 steel plate and sections may be 

welded in thicknesses up to 16 mm without preheat. Material over 

this thickness requires some degree of preheat which shall be 

determined in consultation with the Engineer. 

When the surfaces to be welded are wet the sections or plates 

should be heated until they are warm to the touch for a distance of 

not less than 75 mm on each side of the joint. 

The minimum size of weld and electrode size shall be proportioned 

by careful consideration of the combined thickness of the parts to 

be welded and the ambient temperature at which welding will be 

carried out. 

Tack welds shall be deposited by a qualified welder. The length of 

tack welds shall not be less than 50 mm or 4 times the thickness of 

the thinner part, whichever is the smaller. 

All Steel Sections and plates of grades S275 and S355 shall be 

welded in accordance with BS EN 1011:1998. "Specification for 

metal arc welding of carbon and carbon-manganese steels". 

The design of welds shall recognise the requirements of the 

aforementioned British Standard Specifications but in all instances 

the conditions laid down by BS 5950 : Part 2 shall be adhered to. 

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Covered electrodes used shall give a weld deposit having 

mechanical properties not less than the minimum specified for the 

parent metal. All electrodes shall comply with the requirements of 

BS 639 "Specification for Covered Electrodes for the Manual 

Metal-Arc Welding of Carbon and Carbon Manganese Steels". 

Where welding is required between different grades of material the 

choice of electrode shall be that relating to the higher yield stress 

material. 

Electrodes shall be stored in their original cartons or bundles in dry 

conditions and adequately protected from adverse weather effects. 

The approval of the Engineer shall be sought where deep 

penetration electrodes are considered for the welding of butt joints 

with minimal edge preparation. 

In fillet welded connections where the angle between fusion faces is 

less than 30 o the Steelwork Sub-Contractor will be required to 

submit sample welds as evidence that adequate root fusion and 

throat thickness are obtainable by the welding procedure employed. 

All butt joints in Structural Hollow Sections shall be welded with the 

aid of specially fitted backing rings in order to ensure complete 

penetration at the root of the welds. In every case where a backing 

ring is employed, the location of the joint, preparation and fit-up 

shall be arranged in such a way as to ensure that complete fusion 

of the tubes to be joined is readily obtained. 

The weld metal deposited shall be substantially free from weld 

defects such as cracks, slag inclusions, gross porosity, cavities etc. 

The weld metal shall be properly fused with the parent metal without 

serious under-cutting or overlapping. The quality of welding 

generally shall be assessed according to the acceptance levels 

stated in BS EN 1011:1998. All full strength butt welds shall be 

category "A" and all other welds category "B" standard. 

Any serious undercut shall be made good by the deposition of 

additional weld metal. 

Evidence of qualification of welders will be required by the Engineer 

and in cases where recent test results, certificates or other 

acceptable proof of welder qualification is not available, the 

Engineer will require welder approval tests to be carried out. 

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In the particular case of welders engaged on fillet welding only the 

welder tests may be in accordance with BS 4872 : Part 1:1982 

"Approval testing of welders when welding procedure approval is 

not required". The tests shall be carried out under the supervision 

of the Engineer and to his satisfaction and the extent of qualification 

thereby attained shall be in conformity with the recommendations of 

BS EN 287 : Part 1:2004 

For certain critical welds and all full strength butt welds it will be 

necessary to carry out welding procedure tests and satisfy the 

requirements of BS EN 288 "Specification and Approval of welding 

procedures for metallic materials" In all such cases the welders to 

be employed on the work shall be tested additionally to BS EN 287 : 

Part 1:2004 "Qualification test of welders, fusion welding". 

Details of proposed weld sizes, weld preparations, welding positions 

and sequences for manual metal arc welding accompanied by 

diagrams showing the number and arrangement of runs in multi-run 

main welds together with the details of the manufacturer, 

classification code (as defined in BS EN ISO 2560:2005) and size of 

electrodes to be used, shall be submitted in advance to the 

Engineer for his approval. Similarly, for semi-automatic gas 

shielded and automatic welding processes on main welds, the 

welding procedure in detail shall be submitted in advance to the 

Engineer for his approval. The approval of the details submitted 

shall not relieve the Main Contractor and Steelwork Sub-Contractor 

of their responsibility for producing sound welded joints nor of the 

requirement to undertake welding procedure tests. 

Unless agreed otherwise with the Engineer all steel components 

and structures which are externally exposed or subjected to 

condensation or corrosive vapours etc shall be fully seal welded 

during fabrication. Intermittent welding in such fabrications is not 

permitted. 

The Steelwork Sub-Contractor should note that changes may not be 

made to agreed welding procedures or material preparation without 

the consent of the Engineer. 

The Main Contractor and Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall bear the 

cost of all material and labour necessary in the production of test 

pieces for welding procedure tests and for the qualification of 

welding operatives. The Employer shall bear the cost of assessing 

the test pieces and the associated non-destructive testing. 

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15 TESTS OF MATERIALS 

The Steelwork Sub-Contractor, when required, shall provide and 

send sample pieces carriage paid to such testing stations as may 

be directed. Sample pieces shall be 500 x 100 mm for plates or as 

near that as practicable and 500 mm long of full section for 

structural shapes, rods etc. The sample pieces shall be selected by 

the Engineer and despatched to the testing station where test 

pieces will be made and tested. 

The decision of the Engineer as to the acceptance or rejection of 

material on reports from the testing station shall be final. The 

Employer will pay all fees for tests that are accepted as satisfactory. 

The Main Contractor and Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall pay all 

fees involved in unsatisfactory tests. 

The Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall when requested by the 

Engineer submit two copies of the test certificates for steel ex-stock 

or from rolling mills. 

Certain steel plates as defined by the Engineer shall be 

ultrasonically tested to detect laminations in the material. Welded 

plate girders and certain division plates in member connections 

which are stressed in tension in the "through plate" direction are 

examples of critical fabrications where the integrity of the material is 

of paramount importance. 

16 EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF WELDS 

The Engineer or his representative shall at all reasonable times be 

permitted access to the Steelwork Contractor's works for the 

purposes of examination and testing of welded structural 

components. 

Records (such as a marked up General Arrangement drawing) must 

be kept of all major welds, as required by the Engineer (e.g. tension 

member butt welds) to ensure non-destructive testing results and 

welding operators responsible for the work can be identified 

accordingly. Hard stamping of the finished work for this purpose will 

not be permitted. 

The Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall provide facilities for the 

Engineer or his representatives to carry out non-destructive tests on 

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welded joints in completed weldments. The extent of testing shall 

be at the discretion of the Engineer but it is anticipated that 25% of 

all butt welds and 10% of all fillet welded joints shall be tested by 

non-destructive means. 

If any sample fails a specified test the consignment which it 

represents may be rejected in part or whole at the discretion of the 

Engineer. 

Major welds, where catastrophic collapse would follow weld failure, 

shall be tested 100%. 

The Main Contractor and Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall pay all 

fees involved in testing unsatisfactory welds and repaired, 

previously failed welds. The Employer shall pay all fees for all first 

time tests that are accepted as satisfactory by the Engineer. 

All areas of defective welding shall be cut out and made good to the 

entire satisfaction of the Engineer and all costs for these remedial 

measures shall be borne by the Main Contractor and Steelwork 

Sub-Contractor. The remedial work shall be deemed to include 

radiographical or other suitable examination to verify the 

acceptability of the repair. 

All slag shall be removed from welds to facilitate inspection. 

The Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall give at least three days notice 

of his intention to despatch any major welded component to site. 

This stipulation is made in order that inspection can be carried out 

on the weldment and analysis of test results completed prior to 

despatch. 

Non-destructive testing of welds shall be in accordance with the 

following British Standard Specifications:- 

Visual Inspection .. .. BS EN 970:1997 

Radiographic Examination.. .. BS EN 1435:1997 

Ultrasonic Examination.. .. BS EN 1714:1998 

BS 3923 : Part 

2:1974 

Penetrant Test.. .. .. BS EN 571-1:1997 

Magnetic Particle Test.. .. BS EN ISO 9934- 

1:2001 

17 WEIGHTS 

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All weights and variations or otherwise will be based on the listed 

weights of members and no allowance made for rolling margins. All 

steel sections shall be of "full profile" with no appreciable loss of 

material through corrosion or deficient rolling. If it is found that any 

steel weights less than 2% less than the listed weights, the 

Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall replace it with a satisfactory section. 

18 CLEANING & SURFACE PREPARATION 

All steelwork, except where metal coatings or anti-corrosive paint 

treatments are to be applied, shall be thoroughly scraped and wire 

brushed free from dirt, loose rust, scale and grease immediately 

before despatch to site. 

Steel which has weathered to some degree may be used but 

heavily pitted steel, as depicted for Grade D surfaces in the 

Swedish Standards SIS 05 5900 shall not be used except with the 

consent of the Engineer. 

Irrespective of the steel protection system specified elsewhere the 

interfaces of connections where High Strength Friction Grip Bolts 

are to be employed shall be thoroughly cleaned as specified and 

the steel surfaces shall be left unpainted. 

Steelwork which is to be galvanised shall be flash cleaned by 

pickling immediately prior to galvanising. This operation shall be 

carried out by immersing the fabrication in a bath of warm diluted 

sulphuric acid or hydrochloric acid to remove all residues of 

millscale, rust and foreign matter. Care should be taken to ensure 

complete drainage of the acid from the steel on completion of the 

process. 

All steelwork to receive metal spray, or anti-corrosive paint 

treatment shall be prepared by grit blasting or shot blasting of the 

steel surface to a "Second Quality" surface cleanliness as defined in 

BS 7079 Part 0:1990. "Preparation of steel substrates before 

application of paints and related products". The surface roughness 

of the blast cleaned steel should not be greater than the 

recommended maximum amplitude of 75 microns (0.003 inch). The 

steel surface profile may be further limited by the paint 

manufacturer's requirements and these shall be accepted as 

forming part of this specification. 

APPENDIX 1 – THE PREPARATION OF STRUCTURAL STEELWORK 

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DRAWINGS 

A Check List for Steelwork Sub-Contractor 

Clause 

Requirement 

Steelwork Details: 

Indicate all member sizes and weights. 

Provide full setting out dimensions on all Plans, 

Cross-sections & Elevations. 

Provide setting out plan for holding down bolts. 

Provide Cross-sections/Elevations on each grid 

line. 

Provide details of all bolted and welded 

connections. 

Add a General Note to the GA Drawings detailing 

anti-corrosion protection system. 

Indicate on GA Drawings fire protection system to 

be applied to all steel members 

Erection Precautions: 

Add a General Note to the GA Drawings to 

ensure that a Schedule of all High Strength 

Friction Grip Bolts used on the project. 

Indicate on drawings the location and type of any 

temporary bracing which may be required for the 

stability of the bare steel frame. These additional 

braces shall ensure the stability of the partially 

clad building prior to the erection of all roof and 

vertical bracing etc. 

Steel: 

List on GA Drawings the grades of steel to be 

used on the project. 

1802SR 


METAL COATINGS AND ANTI-CORROSIVE PAINT TREATMENTS 

(a) 

Galvanising 

Galvanising treatment shall be carried out in accordance with the 

requirements of BS EN ISO 1461:1999 "Specification for Hot-dip 

Galvanised Coatings". The metal coating thickness shall be not 

less than 85 microns (610 grams per square metre). 

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The Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall make certain that all 

fabrications to be galvanised are free from excessive rust and 

traces of paint, varnish or cutting oil etc., as normal pickling 

operations will not remove these materials. The galvanising 

process shall be applied to completed structural components and 

holding down bolt assemblies. Unless agreed otherwise with the 

Engineer all galvanised steel fabrications shall be fully seal welded 

prior to galvanising. Intermittent welding in such fabrications is not 

permitted. 

(b) 

Sprayed Metal Coatings 

Zinc or aluminium sprayed metal coatings shall be applied strictly in 

accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 2063:2005. 

"Metallic and other inorganic coatings. Thermal spraying: zinc, 

aluminium and their alloys". 

The type of metal coating shall be as specified on the Contract 

Drawings but the coatings of either metal shall have a minimum 

nominal thickness of 150 microns at any point. The metal spray 

must be applied to blast-cleaned steel prepared as described in the 

preceding clause "Cleaning and Surface Preparation". Unless 

agreed otherwise all metal sprayed steel fabrications shall be fully 

seal welded prior to treatment. Intermittent welding is not permitted 

in metal sprayed fabrications. The finished surface of sprayed 

metal coatings shall be sealed before the application of paint coats 

in accordance with BS 5493 Table 4C Part 2. 

(c) 

Anti-Corrosive Paint Treatments 

The preparation of surfaces and methods of application of the paint 

system shall at all times be in accordance with the paint 

manufacturers instructions and these shall be accepted as forming 

part of the specification. 

All paint treatments shall be applied to blast-cleaned steel of 

"Second Quality" surface cleanliness as described in the earlier 

clause of this Specification dealing with "Cleaning and Surface 

Preparation". 

The blast cleaned surfaces shall be brushed clean of abrasive 

residues and dust etc immediately prior to painting. Sharp 

protuberances, surface laminations etc shall be removed by 

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chipping and grinding. No blasted surface shall be left overnight 

before painting. All interfaces of connections, except those which 

are to be clamped together by friction grip bolts, shall be fully 

primed before assembly. 

The Steelwork Sub-Contractor shall take all necessary precautions 

to satisfy the relevant sections of the Factories Act and any other 

regulations governing the handling and welding of primed steelwork. 

Care shall be taken to remove grease and oil including cutting oil, 

from the primed steel surfaces immediately prior to painting. 

If the primed surface has become contaminated with dirt or soluble 

salts etc, these shall be removed with clean water and the surface 

then allowed to dry. Handling of the coated steel shall not take 

place until all the coating is touch dry. Coated Steelwork shall be 

protected against mechanical damage during handling, 

transportation and erection. Fabricated steelwork which is to be 

stored either on site or in the works, awaiting delivery or erection, 

shall be kept clear of the ground and stored on suitable packing in 

such a way as to ensure that the minimum amount of water or dirt 

comes in contact with the coated steel. Suitable packings shall also 

be placed between layers of stocked steelwork. 

All sharp edges on steel sections etc. shall be removed by light 

grinding to improve the quality of the final paint system. Such 

edges in addition shall be "stripe" painted first, to allow a build up of 

paint on the steel edges, prior to the application of the paint 

generally. 

The following is a summary of the anti-corrosive paint system. The 

paint system is an International Paint Company specification. Other 

paint manufacturer's anti-corrosive paint systems, of equal quality 

and performance, may be substituted providing the Engineer's 

written approval is obtained. 

Shop primer: Apply Interplate 180 (2 pack Epoxy primer 

with zinc phosphate and iron oxide) to blast cleaned steel 

at works immediately or within 2 hours of blast cleaning. After 

fabrication carry out remedial treatment of damaged areas and 

welds the latter by blast cleaning followed by touch up with 

Interplate 180. 

Dry film thickness: 25 micrometres. 

- Shop Second coat: Intergard 251 (colour to be defined by CA). 

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- Shop Third coat: Intergard 400 (colour to be defined by CA). 


- Site Preparation: Touch in shop coats and prepare surface as 

Clause 765. 

- Site top coat: Interthane 990 

Dry film thickness: 50 micrometres (number of coats dependant on 

colour) 

Colour: To be defined by Architect. 

Top Coat to be site applied to Architect’s specification. 

20 IDENTIFICATION 

All beams and stanchions etc shall be clearly marked with their 

numbers, together with the number of the members into which they 

frame at both ends. All parts shall carry a contract reference 

number or mark. Unless agreed otherwise with the Engineer all 

identification marks shall be removed or painted out after 

completion of steel erection and during the steel touch-up painting 

operation. Embossed weld metal identification markings will not be 

permitted on the steelwork. 

21 GENERAL 

If anything in the drawings, specifications or other documents is not 

clear to the Main Contractor and/or Steelwork Sub-Contractor, they 

shall draw the attention of the Engineer to such in writing and ask 

for his instructions. 

The workmanship and materials throughout the work shall be to the 

standards required by the relevant British Standard Specifications where these 

apply and otherwise shall be the best of their respective kinds, and shall be of 

quality consistent with the performance required or implied. The work shall be 

done to the complete satisfaction of the Engineer and the Engineer's wishes 

and instructions in all these matters shall be considered as forming part of the 

Specification for the work. 

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APPENDIX 0/2: CONTRACT - SPECIFIC MINOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING CLAUSES AND 

TABLES INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT 

Part A: Volume 1 Specification 

Clause No (etc) 

Alterations to be made 

None 

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APPENDIX 0/3: LIST OF NUMBERED APPENDICES REFERRED TO IN THE SPECIFICATION FOR 

HIGHWAY WORKS 

Appendix 0/3 is comprised of two lists, A and B, of Numbered Appendices as follows: 

List ‘A’ is a complete list of the Numbered Appendices referred to in the Specification for Highway Works 

with those not adopted marked ‘Not Used’. Those identified by the letters T or C shall be completed by 

the Tenderer or Contractor respectively. 

List ‘B’ gives the list of Contract-specific Numbered Appendices devised for the Contract. 

Guide to Type of Number Appendices – who compiles/completes 

Symbol 

(Co) Compiler compiles : Identified in the Notes for Guidance examples by the term “Sample” 

included in their title. 

(Co/C) Compiler partially compiles and Contractor completes and returns to Overseeing 

Organisaion. 

(Co/T) Compiler partially compiles and Tenderer completes and returns with Tender. 

(C) Contractor completes and returns to Project Manager. 

(P) This indicates the Appendix is a national proforma and format must not be altered. 

Volume 

Completed 

Appendix 

Title 

No 

by 

No 

INTRODUCTION 

(Co) 

0/1 

Contract-specific Additional, Substitute and Cancelled 

Clauses, Tables and Figures 

Included in the Contract 

(Co) 

0/2 

Contract-specific Minor Alterations to Existing Clauses, 

Tables and Figures 

Included in the Contract 

(Co) 

0/3 

List of Numbered Appendices Referred to in the 

Specification and Included in the Contract 

(Co) 

0/4 

List of Drawings Included in the Contract 

(Co) 

0/5 

Special National Alterations of the Overseeing Organisations 

of Scotland/Wales/Northern Ireland 

PRELIMINARIES 

(Co) 

1/1 

Temporary Accommodation and Equipment for the 

Overseeing Organisation 

Not Used 

1/2# 

Vehicles for the Overseeing Organisation 

(Co) 

1/3 

Communication System for the Overseeing Organisation 

(Co) 

1/4 

Working and Fabrication Drawings 

(Co) 

1/5 

Testing to be Carried out by the Contractor 

(Co) 

1/6 

Supply and Delivery of Samples to the Overseeing 

Organisation 

(Co) 

1/7 

Site Extent and Limitations on Use 

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Appendix 0/3 List A (Cont.) 

Volume 

No 

Completed 

by 

Appendix 

No 

(Co) 1/8 

(Co) 1/9 

(Co/C) 1/10 

(Co/C) 1/11 

(Co/C) 1/12 

(C) Not 1/13 

Used 1/14 

Not Used 1/15 

(Co) 1/16 

Not Used 1/17 

(Co) 1/18 

Not Used 1/19 

Not Used 1/20# 

(Co) 1/21 

Not Used 1/22 

Not Used 1/23 

Not Used 1/24 

Not Used 1/25 

Not Used 1/26 

Not Used 1/27 

Title 

Operatives for the Overseeing Organisation 

Control of Noise and Vibration 

Structures to be Designed by the Contractor 

Structural Elements and Other Features to be Designed by 

the Contractor 

Setting Out and Existing Ground Levels 

Programme of Works 

Payment Applications 

Accommodation Works 

Privately and Publicly Owned Services and Supplies 

Traffic Safety and Management 

Temporary Diversions for Traffic 

Routing of Vehicles 

Recovery Vehicles for Breakdowns 

Information Boards 

Progress Photographs 

Risks to Health and Safety from Materials or Substances 

Quality Management System 

Temporary Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System for the 

Monitoring of Traffic 

Temporary Automatic Speed Camera System for the 

Enforcement of Mandatory Speed Limits at Road Works 

(TASCAR) 

Temporary Automatic Speed Camera System for the 

Enforcement of Mandatory Speed Limits at Road Works 

(TASCAR) - Particular Requirements 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

2/1 

2/2 

2/3 

2/4 

2/5 

SITE CLEARANCE 

List of Buildings, etc. to be Demolished or Partially 

Demolished 

Filling of Trenches and Pipes 

Retention of Material Arising from Site Clearance 

Explosives and Blasting 

Hazardous Materials 

(Co) 

3/1 

FENCING 

Fencing, Gates and Stiles 

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Volume 

No 

Completed 

by 

Appendix 

No 

(Co) 4/1 

(Co) 4/2 

Title 

ROAD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (VEHICLE AND 

PEDESTRIAN) 

(05/04) Road Restraint Systems (Vehicle and Pedestrian) 

(05/04) Information Required to Demonstrate Compliance of 

Road Restraint Systems to BS EN 1317-1, BS EN 1317-2, 

BS EN 1317-3 and DD ENV 1317-4: 2002 

(Co) 

(Co) 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

(Co) 

5/1 

5/2 

5/3 

5/4 

5/5 

5/6 

5/7 

DRAINAGE AND SERVICE DUCTS 

Drainage Requirements 

Service Duct Requirements 

Surface Water Channels and Drainage Channel Blocks 

Fin Drains and Narrow Filter Drains 

Combined Drainage and Kerb Systems 

Linear Drainage Channel Systems 

Thermoplastics Structural Wall Pipes and Fittings 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

Not Used 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

Not Used 

(Co) 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

6/1 

6/2 

6/3 

6/4 

6/5 

6/6 

6/7 

6/8 

6/9 

6/10 

6/11 

6/12 

6/13 

6/14 

6/15 

EARTHWORKS 

Requirements for Acceptability and Testing etc. of 

Earthworks Materials 

Requirements for Dealing with Class U1B and Class U2 

Unacceptable Materials 

Requirements for Excavation, Deposition, Compaction 

(Other than Dynamic Compaction) 

Requirements for Class 3 Material 

Geotextiles Used to Separate Earthworks Materials 

Fill to Structures and Fill Above Structural Foundations 

Sub-formation and Capping and Preparation and Surface 

Treatment of Formation 

Topsoiling 

Earthwork Environmental Bunds, Landscape Areas, 

Strengthened Embankments 

Ground Anchorages, Crib Walling and Gabions 

Swallow Holes and Other Naturally Occurring Cavities and 

Disused Mine Workings 

Instrumentation and Monitoring Ground Improvement 

Limiting Values for Pollution of Controlled Waters (11/06) 

Limiting Values for Harm to Human Health and the 

Environment (11/04) 

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Volume 

No 

Completed 

by 

Appendix 

No 

(Co) 7/1# 

(Co) 7/2 

Not Used 7/3 

(Co) 

7/4 

7/5 

Not Used 

7/6 

Not Used 

Not Used 

7/7 

Not Used 

7/8 

(Co) 

7/9 

Not Used 7/10 

Not Used 7/11 

Not Used 7/12 

Not Used 7/13 

Not Used 7/14 

Not Used 7/15 

Not Used 7/16 

Not Used 

7/17 

7/18 

Not Used 

Not Used 

7/19 

Not Used 

7/20 

Not Used 

7/21 

Not Used 

7/22 

Title 

ROAD PAVEMENTS – GENERAL 

Permitted Pavement Options (Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) 

Excavation, Trimming and Reinstatement of Existing 

Surfaces 

Surface Dressing - Performance Specification (Sheets 1, 2 

and 3) 

Bond Coats, Tack Coats and Other Bituminous Sprays 

(Sheets 1, 2 and Binder Data Sheet) 

In Situ Recycling - The Remix and Repave Processes 

Breaking Up or Perforation of Existing Pavement 

Slurry Surfacing Incorporating Microsurfacing (Sheets 1, 2 

and 3) 

Not Used 

Cold-Milling (Planing) of Bituminous Bound Flexible 

Pavement 

Not used (11/09) 

Overband and Inlaid Crack Sealing Systems 

Arrester Beds 

Saw-Cut Crack and Seal Bituminous Overlays on Existing 

Jointed Concrete Pavements 

Preparation of Jointed Concrete Pavements Prior to 

Overlaying and Saw-Cut and Seal of the Bituminous Overlay 

(11/03) 

Saw-Cut, Crack and Seat Existing Jointed Reinforced 

Concrete Pavements (11/03) 

Cracking and Seating of Existing Jointed Unreinforced 

Concrete Pavements and CBM Bases 

Cracking Plant and Equipment Progress Record 

Site Specific Details and Requirements for Cold Recycled 

Bitumen Bound Material 

Site Specific Details and Requirements for Recycled Cement 

Bound Material 

Not Used 

Surface Dressing - Recipe Specification (Sheets 1, 2 and 

Binder Data Sheet) 

Repairs to Potholes (11/03) 

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Volume 

No 

Completed 

by 

Appendix 

No 

Not Used 10/1 

Title 

ROAD PAVEMENTS - CONCRETE AND CEMENT BOUND 

MATERIALS 

Plant and Equipment for the Construction of Exposed 

Aggregate Concrete Surface 

(Co) 

(Co) 

11/1 

11/2# 

KERBS, FOOTWAYS AND PAVED AREAS 

Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas 

Access Steps 

(Co) 

Not Used 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

Not Used 

12/1# 

12/2 

12/3 

12/4 

12/5 

12/6 

TRAFFIC SIGNS 

Traffic Signs: General 

Traffic Signs: Marker Posts 

Traffic Signs: Road Markings and Studs 

Traffic Signs: Cones, Cylinders, FTDs and Other Traffic 

Delineators 

Traffic Signs: Traffic Signals 

Traffic Signs: Special Sign Requirements on Gantries 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

13/1# 

13/2 

13/3 

13/4 

13/5 

13/6 

13/7# 

13/8 

13/9 

ROAD LIGHTING COLUMNS AND BRACKETS, CCTV 

MASTS AND CANTILEVER MASTS (11/03) 

Information to be Provided When Specifying Lighting 

Columns and Brackets 

(Specification for Highway Works) Typical Lighting Column 

and Bracket Data Sheets 1 and 2 

Instructions for Completion of Lighting Column and Bracket 

Data Sheets 

Information to be Provided When Specifying CCTV Masts 

(Specification for Highway Works) Typical CCTV Mast Data 

Sheet 

Instructions for Completion of CCTV Mast Sheets 

Information to be Provided When Specifying Cantilever 

Masts (11/03) 

(Specification for Highway Works) Typical Cantilever Masts 

Data Sheets 1 and 2 (11/03) 

Instructions for Completion of Cantilever Masts Data Sheets 

(11/03) 

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Volume 

No 

Completed 

by 

Appendix 

No 

Not Used 14/1 

Not Used 14/2 

Not Used 14/3 

Not Used 14/4 

Not Used 14/5 

Title 

ELECTRICAL WORK FOR ROAD LIGHTING AND 

TRAFFIC SIGNS 

Site Records 

Location of Lighting Units and Feeder Pillars 

Temporary Lighting 

Electrical Equipment for Road Lighting 

Electrical Equipment for Traffic Signs 

Not Used 

Not Used 

15/1 

15/2 

MOTORWAY COMMUNICATIONS 

Motorway Communications 

Cable Duct Requirements 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

16/1 

16/2 

16/3 

16/4 

16/5 

16/6 

16/7 

16/8 

16/9 

16/10 

16/11 

16/12 

16/13 

16/14 

16/15 

16/16 

16/17 

16/18 

PILING AND EMBEDDED RETAINING WALLS 

General Requirements for Piling and Embedded Retaining 

Walls 

Precast Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Piles and 

Precast Reinforced Concrete Segmental Piles 

Bored Cast-in Place Piles 

Bored Piles Constructed using Continuous Flight Augers and 

Concrete or Grout Injection throughHollow Auger Stems 

Driven Cast-in-Place Piles 

Steel Bearing Piles 

Reduction of Friction on Piles 

Non-Destructive Methods for Testing Piles 

Static Load Testing of Piles 

Diaphragm Walls 

Hard/Hard Secant Pile Walls 

Hard/Soft Secant Pile Walls 

Contiguous Bored Pile Walls 

King Post Walls 

Steel Sheet Piles 

Integrity Testing of Wall Elements 

Instrumentation or Piles and Embedded Walls 

Support Fluid 

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Volume 

No 

Completed 

by 

Appendix 

No 

(Co) 17/1 

Not Used 17/2 

(Co) 17/3 

(Co) 17/4 

(Co) 17/5 

Not Used 17/6 

Title 

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE 

Schedule for the Specification of Designed Concrete (05/06) 

Concrete - Impregnation Schedule 

Concrete - Surface Finishes 

Concrete - General 

Buried Concrete (05/02) 

Grouting and Duct Systems for Post-tensioned Tendons 

(Co) 

18/1 


Requirements for Structural Steelwork 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

19/1 

19/2 

19/3 

19/4# 

19/5 


(Specification for Highway Works) Form HA/P1 (New Works) 

Paint System Sheet 

Requirements for Other Work 

(Specification for Highway Works) Form HA/P2 Paint Data 

Sheet 

(Specification for Highway Works) Form HA/P3 Paint Sample 

Despatch List: Sheets 1 and 2 

General Requirements 

(Co) 

20/1 

WATERPROOFING FOR CONCRETE STRUCTURES 

Waterproofing for Concrete Structures 

Not Used 

21/1 

BRIDGE BEARINGS 

Bridge Bearing Schedule 

Not Used 

22/1 

(05/04) Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

23/1 

23/2 

BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINTS AND SEALING OF GAPS 

Bridge Deck Expansion Joints Schedule 

Sealing of Gaps Schedule (Other than in Bridge Deck 

Expansion Joints) 

(Co) 

24/1 

BRICKWORK, BLOCKWORK AND STONEWORK 

Brickwork, Blockwork and Stonework 

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Volume 

No 

Completed 

by 

Appendix 

No 

Not Used 25/1 

Not Used 25/2 

Not Used 25/3 

Not Used 25/4 

Not Used 25/5 

Title 

SPECIAL STRUCTURES 

Requirements for Corrugated Steel Buried Structures 

Requirements for Reinforced Soil and Anchored Earth 

Structures 

Requirements for Pocket - Type and Grouted - Cavity 

Reinforced Brickwork Retaining Wall Structures 

Environmental Barriers 

Requirements for Buried Rigid Pipes for Drainage Structures 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

26/1 

26/2 

26/3 

MISCELLANEOUS 

Ancillary Concrete 

Bedding Mortar 

Cored Thermoplastic Node Markers 

(Co) 

(Co) 

Not Used 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

(Co) 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

30/1 

30/2 

30/3 

30/4 

30/5 

30/6 

30/7 

30/8 

30/9 

30/10 

30/11 

30/12 

LANDSCAPE AND ECOLOGY 

General, sheets 1, 2 and 3 

Weed Control 

Control of Rabbits and Deer 

Ground Preparation 

Grass Seeding, Wildflower Seeding and Turfing 

Planting, sheets 1 and 2 

Grass, Bulbs and Wildflower Maintenance 

Watering 

Establishment Maintenance for Planting 

Maintenance of Established Trees and Shrubs 

Management of Waterbodies 

Special Ecological Measures 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

50/1 

50/2 

50/3 

50/4# 

50/5 

MAINTENANCE PAINTING OF STEELWORK 

(Specification for Highway Works) Form HA/P1 

(Maintenance) Paint System Sheet 

Requirements for Other Work 

(Specification for Highway Works) Form HA/P2 Paint Data 

Sheet 

(Specification for Highway Works) Form HA/P3 Paint Sample 

Despatch List: Sheets 1 and 2 

General Requirements 

90

List ‘B’ gives the list of Contract-specific Numbered Appendices devised for the Contract. 

Volume No Appendix No Appendix Title 

AS 

Quality Management Schemes 

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APPENDIX 0/4: LIST OF DRAWINGS INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT 

1. Contract-specific Drawings Supplied to Each Tender 

Drawing No. 

073030/GA/01 

073030/GA/02 

073030/GA/03 

073030/GA/04 

073030/GA/05 

073030/GA/06 

073030/GA/07 

073030/GA/08 

073030/GA/09 

073030/GA/10 

073030/GA/11 

073030/GA/12 

073030/GA/13 

073030/GA/14 

073030/GA/15 

073030/GA/16 

073030/GA/17 

073030/GA/18 

073030/GA/19 

073030/GA/20 

073030/GA/21 

073030/GA/22 

073030/GA/23 

073030/GA/24 

073030/GA/25 

073030/GA/26 

073030/GA/27 

073030/GA/28 

073030/GA/29 

073030/GA/30 

073030/GA/31 

073030/GA/32 

073030/GA/33 

073030/GA/34 

073030/GA/35 

073030/GA/36 

83473/01 

83473/02 

Title 

Site Location Plan 

Topographical Survey Information 

Japanese Knotweed Area 

Site Boundary 

Proposed Road Plan 

Longitudinal Road Section Sheet 1 

Longitudinal Road Section Sheet 2 

Site Crossections Sheet 1 




Detailed Proposed Cemetery Layout Sheet 1 

Detailed Proposed Cemetery Layout Sheet2 

Detailed Site Sections 1-1 and 2-2 

Detailed Site Crossections 3-3 


Detailed Site Crossectins 5-5 



Detailed Site Crossection 8-8 

Detailed Site Crossection 9-9 

Retaining Wall Elevations Sheet1 

Retaining Wall Elevations Sheet 2 

Proposed Water Supply Layout 

Proposed Cable Duct Layout 

Proposed Drainage Plan 

Drainage Longsections Sheet 1 



Drainage Schedule 

Toilet Block 

Topsoil and Salt Silo 

General Arrangement Contractor Designed Retaing Walls 

General Arrangement Contractor Designed Steps and Ramps 

Miscellaneous Construction Details Sheet 1 

Miscellaneous Construction Details Sheet 2 

Landscape Proposals Sheet 1 of 3 


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83473/03 

83473/04 

83473/05 


Landscape Details Sheet 1 of 2 

Landscape Details Sheet 2 of 2 

2. Standard Drawings 

(i) 

Supplied to Each Tenderer 

Drawing No. 

Title 

NONE 

(ii) 

Inspected by Tenderers 

The following drawings are available for inspection by tenderers at: 

One copy will be supplied to the Contractor 

Drawing No. Title Aspect required if not the whole 

None 

Drawing 

(iii) Brought Into the Contract by Reference 

HCD published by HMSO as Volume 3 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works 

contains the following drawings brought into the Contract by reference. Unless otherwise stated below 

the whole drawing is brought into the Contract. 

Drawing 

No 

F1 

F2 

F4 

F5 

F6 

Title Date Aspect/ Alternative required if 

not the whole Drawing 

Surface Water Drains – Trench and 

Bedding Details Dec 91 

Filter Drains – Trench and Bedding 

Details Nov 03 

Type 2 Chamber (Precast Concrete 

Manhole) May 06 





93

F7 



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APPENDIX 0/5: SPECIAL NATIONAL ALTERATIONS OF THE OVERSEEING DEPARTMENT OF 

NORTHERN IRELAND 

The following Additions, Substitutions and Cancellations and minor alterations shall be made : 

Additional Clauses 

Clause No 


650A 

Waste Management 

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of all waste including but not 

limited to spoil detritus and the like arising from all work required by or 

associated with the Contract. Waste shall be transported to appropriate 

licensed waste disposal or recycling sites. The contractor shall be responsible 

for all costs, charges and taxes incurred in disposal of the waste. 

2 The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with current Waste Management 

statutory obligations. Information on Waste Management and The Controlled 

Waste (Duty of Care) Regulations can be obtained from the Environmental 

and Heritage Service (Environment Protection Section) web site – 

www.ehsni.gov.uk and also www.greentriangle.org/ 

3 Under the Regulations both the Contractor and Carrier (Transferor and 

Transferee) shall complete Controlled Waste Transfer Notes. The format of a 

typical “Controlled Waste Transfer Note” is set out below. 

4 The Controlled Waste Transfer Notes are legal documents and the Transferor 

and Transferee shall keep copies of these for at least two years, and make 

them available for inspection by the Department of the Environment and the 

Employer on request. A season ticket may be used, where a series of 

transfers of waste of the same description is being made, to the same place by 

the same person. In this case, one transfer note may be used covering a 

series of transfers. 

5 A summary of transfer Notes / Season Tickets shall be provided by the 

Contractor at six month intervals and on Completion. The summary shall 

include the following minimum information:- 

• Details of the Transferor and Transferee 

• Site Location and Dates of Waste Transfer 

• Description of Waste and European Waste Catalogue Code 

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• Quantity of Waste transferred 

6 If the Contractor is required to transfer material (including topsoil) from one 

Roads Service site to another site at a different geographical location, transfer 

notes shall be required. Similarly, for any materials recycled off-site, an 

estimate of the weight of material processed, shall be indicated on transfer 

notes. 

7 Disposal of Class U1 unacceptable material (as defined in sub-Clause 601-2) 

shall be carried out in accordance with the “The Controlled Waste (Duty of 

Care) Regulations (Northern Ireland). 

Under the Regulations both the Contractor and Carrier (Transferor and 

Transferee) shall complete Controlled Waste Transfer Notes. 

8 If Class U2 material (as defined in sub-Clause 601-2) is encountered in the 

Works, it shall be disposed of in a manner to be agreed between the Contractor 

and the Overseeing Organisation and comply with the current Waste 

Management legislation in Northern Ireland. 

9 Certain particularly difficult or dangerous wastes (“special wastes”) are subject 

to additional requirements in the Special Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 

and other legislation on Road Transport of dangerous substances. The 

Contractor shall seek advice from the Environmental and Heritage Service at 

the Duty of Care help-line - 02890 546450 or at their website 

http://www.ni-environment.gov.uk if he has any doubts concerning applicable 

legislation or the constitution of dangerous waste or the identification of any 

waste material. 

Special Waste is subject to the “The Controlled Waste (Duty of Care) 

regulations (Northern Ireland) and the completion of the Waste Transfer Notes / 

Season Ticket is required in the same way as Controlled Waste. 

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Cancelled Clauses 

Clause No. 

801NIC 

TITLE 

General Requirements for Unbound, Hydraulically Bound and Other Materials 

850NIC Granular Sub-base Material Type 3 

851NIC 

1212NIC 

APPENDIX 

AC 

Filter Layers 

Road Markings 

Quality management schemes 

Substitute Clauses 

1212 NIS General 

1. Road markings shall be white or yellow (Classes Y1 and Y2) complying with BSEN 

1436 Table 6 as appropriate except where an alternative shade has been specified in 

Appendix 12/3. The markings shall consist of continuous or intermittent lines, figures, 

arrows or symbols and comply with sub-clause 2 to 10 of this clause. 

Statutory requirements controlling road markings are contained in the Traffic Signs 

Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 and subsequent amending Regulations. 

Permanent Road Marking 

2. Permanent road markings shall be one of the following materials and comply with 

the colour, location and material type requirements described in Appendix 12/3: 

i. Thermoplastic road marking material or paint in accordance with BS EN 1871 

ii. Permanent preformed road marking in accordance with BS EN 1790 

iii. Other materials as described in Appendix 12/3 to BS EN 1871 

The road marking shall be tested in road trials to the Roll over class of P5 in 

accordance with procedure stated in BS EN 1824 to demonstrate compliance with the 

performance requirements as stated below. 

The test report shall give particulars of the quality and quantity of the material, 

including drop on glass beads laid at the test site for future reference and comparison 

purposes should such a need arise. 

Road Markings shall have the following road performance as defined in BS EN 1436 

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for the period of the functional life starting from the date of application or when the road 

is trafficked, whichever is later. 

The materials to be used shall be to the same mix, material quality, quantity and rate of 

application as used on the test site. 

Performance Requirements 

3 

. 

i 

The Total Wear Index, at any position in the works as selected by the 

Overseeing Organisation, shall not exceed 30 when assessed in accordance 

with the recommended test for determining wear/erosion of road markings. 

(See Appendix 12/3) 

ii 

White road marking shall have the following minimum standard of performance 

as defined in BS EN 1436 for a period of 2 years from the date of application 

Property BSEN 1436 Requirement Value 

Reference 

Colour Table 6 White x,y co-ordinates given 

Luminance Table 5 Class B2 0.30 

Skid Resistance Table 7 Class SI 45 

Retro-reflectivity Table 2 Classes Class R2 100 

of RL for dry 

markings 

Retro-reflectivity Table 3 Class RWO No requirement 

iii 

Yellow road marking shall have the following minimum standard of performance 

as defined in BS EN 1436 for a period of 2 years from the date of application. 

Property BSEN 1436 

Requirement Value 

Reference 

Colour Table 6 Yellow x,y co-ordinates 

Luminance Table 5 Class BI 0.20 

Skid Resistance Table 7 Class SI 45 

Retro-reflectivity Table 2 Classes of RL Class R0 No requirement 

for dry markings 

Retro reflectivity Table 3 Class RWO No requirement 

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iv 

Unless otherwise specified all white markings shall be reflectorised by 

incorporation into the road marking material and to the wet surface of the 

marking of either solid glass beads to BSEN 1423 and BSEN 1424 or other 

suitable qualified materials. 

v 

Where there is a requirement for enhanced retro-reflectivity, products 

complying with the following retro-reflectivity performance shall be used. 


Reference 

Retro-reflectivity Table 2 Class R4 200 

vi Where there is a requirement for enhanced wet night visibility, products 

showing the following retro-reflectivity performance shall be used. (Note: It 

should be noted that a standard material is unlikely to satisfy this requirement.) 


Reference 

Retro-reflectivity Table 3 Class RW3 50 

vii 

Where there is a special requirement for enhanced skid resistance, products 

complying with the following skid resistance performance shall be used as 

directed by the Overseeing Organisation. 


Reference 

Skid Resistance Table 7 Class S2 50 

Skid Resistance Table 7 Class S3 55 

viii 

Where there is a special requirement for enhanced luminance, products 

complying with the following luminance requirements shall be used. 


Reference 

Luminance Table 5 Class B3 0.40 

ix 

Where there is a special requirement for enhanced retro-reflectivity for yellow 

products, products complying with the following retro-reflectivity requirements 

shall be used. 


Reference 

Retro-reflectivity Table 2 Class Rl Class R1 80 

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For recommended procedures for the measurement of Luminance, Skid Resistance 

and Retro-reflectivity refer to Appendix 12/3. 

It should be noted that enhanced performance in one parameter might lead to poorer 

performance in other parameters. It is not possible to enhance performance in all 

parameters simultaneously. 

4.The width tolerances and thickness for screed, spray, preformed and extrusion white 

or yellow lines shall be in accordance with the Traffic Signs Regulations (Northern 

Ireland) 1997. With the exception of the road markings listed in Regulation 29 (2) of 

the Traffic Signs Regulations (Northern Ireland) in no case shall materials be laid 

more than 6mm thick. Unless otherwise specified, all white markings shall be 

reflectorised with glass beads in accordance with BS EN 1423 and 1424 by 

incorporation (apart from preformed markings) into the road marking mixture and onto 

the wet surface of the marking. 

5. The pavement shall be prepared in accordance with the following: 

i. Where the marking is to be applied on concrete carriageways, the transverse 

texturing shall be freed from all traces of curing compound by wire brushing 

or other approved means. Prior to the application of thermoplastic material a 

tack coat compatible with the road surface and the marking material shall be 

applied in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 

ii. 

On surface dressed carriageways, all loose chippings where the marking is to 

be applied shall be removed prior to application. 

6. Road marking materials shall only be applied to surfaces that are clean and dry. 

Markings shall be free from raggedness at their edges and shall be laid by mechanical 

means to a regular alignment. 

Raised Rib Road Markings 

7. Raised Rib Road Markings shall be white lines, which are continuous over the 

sections where they are specified in Appendix 12/3. Where specified in Appendix 

12/3 gaps shall be provided for drainage purposes. 

8.Raised Rib Road Markings shall be in accordance with the Traffic Signs Regulations 

(Northern Ireland) 1997, including Diagrams 1012.2 and 1012.3, as appropriate. 

Spacing of the transverse raised ribs shall be 500mm or 250mm as specified in 

Appendix 12/3. 

9.Raised Rib Road markings shall not be used adjacent to hatched areas or central 

reserve crossings except on motorways. 

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Sector Schemes 

10. The application of permanent road markings shall be in accordance with the 

Sector Scheme described in Appendix AS, incorporated within this Appendix 0/5. 

TEMPORARY ROAD MARKINGS 

11. Temporary road markings shall only be adopted with the prior approval of the 

Engineer. They shall either comply with sub-Clauses 1 to 6 of this Clause or if 

required to be removable, be constructed from a proprietary preformed road marking 

material complying with BS EN1790 

12. When temporary road markings are used on surfaces that will continue to be 

used by public traffic after their removal, any shadow trace remaining after their 

removal shall be permanently obliterated. Preformed materials shall not be used for 

this obliteration. 

13 Temporary road markings constructed from a proprietary preformed road marking 

material shall only be adopted in locations and on types of road surface as described 

in Appendix 12/3 and shall comply with any other requirement therein. The marking 

material shall be new and together with any primer shall be stored and installed in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and within the recommended shelf 

life. Preformed road markings shall only be applied to surfaces that are clean and dry. 

Upon removal they shall be disposed of off site and if any making good is necessary 

to the road surface it shall be satisfactorily carried out before the road is opened to the 

traffic. 

14 Only preformed road markings which have received type approval in accordance 

with the requirements of BS EN 1790 shall be incorporated into the works. 

ROAD MARKINGS ON POROUS ASPHALT SURFACING 

15. Spray Paint, thermoplastic applied by machine screed, spray or extrusion or 

performed road markings shall be used for carriageway markings on porous asphalt 

surfacing. Manual screeding shall not be permitted except for directional arrows and 

similar markings. 

REMOVAL OF ROAD MARKINGS 

16. The removal of road markings on surfaces that will continue to be used by traffic 

shall be undertaken in a manner that will avoid damage to the surface. 

The removal of temporary road markings shall comply with sub-Clauses 1212.12 and 

101

1212.13. 

For Bituminous surface courses, the removal of permanent road markings shall be by 

mechanical means or forced air abrasive (shot blasting) only. Hot Compressed Air 

(HCA) lance shall be permitted on other types of surface courses. In all cases the 

contractor shall submit details of the proposed method for the Overseeing 

Organisation’s consent. Advice on removal methods is given in sub-Clause NG 

1212.12. 

Masking of Road Markings 

17. When black masking materials are required to cover existing permanent road 

markings, they shall either comply with BS 7962 or have received written type 

approval from the 

Overseeing Organisation and if required to be removable, be 

constructed from a proprietary preformed removable black masking material. 

The total thickness of original and masking materials shall not exceed 6mm. 

MINOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING CLAUSES 

CLAUSE No. 

ALTERATIONS TO BE MADE 

508.8NI 

Gullies and Pipe Junctions 

Add to end of sub-Clause 508.8NI the following sentence 

The Contractor shall guarantee the materials and workmanship for a period 

not less than one year from the date when traffic was allowed over the 

adjusted cover or grating 

1101.1 NI Precast Concrete Kerbs, Channels, Edgings and Quadrants 

Delete “C6/8 or ST1” on lines 8 and 13 and substitute with “C8/10 or ST2” 

1507.31 Cable Installation 

Delete “or all pass as” in line 3 and substitute with “pass a”. 

APPENDIX F 

PUBLICATIONS 

REFERRED TO 

IN THE 

SPECIFICATION 

9. ACTS AND STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 

(ix) Add “Construction (Use of Explosives) Regulations (Northern Ireland)” to 

list. 

(xv) Add “Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985” to list. 

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APPENDIX AS 

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SCHEMES 

PART 1 (As Part 1 in Appendix A unamended) 

PART 2 (05/01): List of Accepted Quality Management Schemes 

The following is the list of accepted quality management schemes referred to in Clause 104 NI, for 

which accreditation is currently required by the Overseeing Organisation of Northern Ireland. 

Scheme 2: 

Scheme 2B: 

(05/04) Supply and Erection of Fences 

Vehicle Restraint Systems 

(05/04) (National Scheme applies) 

Certification 

Bodies: 

(05/04) Certification bodies which have been accredited by UKAS to issue certificates 

against the Sector Scheme Document (SSD) for the Supply, Installation and Repair of 

Vehicle Restraint Systems published by UKAS on behalf of the Vehicle Restraint 

Systems Sector Scheme Advisory Committee are listed in Table A/2. 

Specification: 

Vehicle Restraint Systems shall be in accordance with Series 400 of the Specification, 

the Drawings refered to in the Contract and BS 7669 Part 3. The scheme incorporates 

training for the use of Temporary Vertical Concrete Barriers (TVCB) and proprietary 

Temporary Steel Vehicle Restraint Systems. 

Notes 1. (05/04) This Scheme requires training on an approved course 

administered by the Lantra Awards (formerly the National Fencing 

Training Authority (NFTA)). All Vehicle Restraint Systems lead 

erectors are required to carry registration/skill cards indicating what 

types of fencing they have been trained to erect. 

2. Confirmation of the accreditation status of certification bodies should 

be checked with UKAS. 

3. (05/04) Copies of the SSD are available from UKAS Publications or on 

request from accredited certification bodies with whom the Supplier is 

registered. It can also be accessed from the UKAS web site ( 

www.ukas.com/information_centre/publications.asp ) 

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4. (05/04) A Register of Assessed Companies is available from, and 

maintained by, Lantra Awards (formerly NFTA) on behalf of the 

advisory committee. A small charge will be made for the document. 

Scheme 6: 

The Manufacture, Supply and Verification of Lighting Columns and Bracket Arms 

(National Scheme applies) 

Certification 

Bodies: 

(05/04) Certification bodies which have been accredited by UKAS to issue certificates 

against the Sector Scheme Document (SSD) for the Manufacture, Supply and 

Verification of Lighting Columns and Bracket Arms published by UKAS on behalf of the 

Lighting Column Sector Scheme Technical Advisory Committee are listed in Table A/2. 


(05/04) The manufacture, supply and verification of lighting columns and bracket arms 

shall comply with Series 1300 of the Specification, Standard BD 26 (DMRB 2.2.1) and 

the Technical Approval Scheme adopted by the Overseeing Organisation. 

Not 

e: 


request from accredited certification bodies with whom the Supplier is 

registered. It can also be accessed from the UKAS web site 

(www.ukas.com/information_centre/publications.asp ). 

Scheme 7: 

Application of Road Marking Materials and Road Studs to Road Surfaces 


Certification 

Bodies: 

Certification bodies which have been accredited by UKAS to issue certificates against 

the Sector Scheme Document (SSD) for the Application of Road Marking Materials and 

Road Studs to Road Surfaces published by UKAS on behalf of the Road Marking 

Sector Scheme Technical Advisory Committee are listed in Table A/2. 


Road marking materials shall be in accordance with Series 1200 of the Specification 

and shall be manufactured to comply with all of the appropriate requirements of one of 

the following British Standards: 

BS EN 

1423 

BS EN 

1424 

Road marking materials – Drop on materials – Glass beads, antiskid 

aggregates and mixtures of the two. 

Road Marking Materials – Premix glass beads 

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BS EN 

1436 

BS EN 

1463-1 

BS EN 

1463-2 

BS EN 

1790 

BS EN 

1824 

BS EN 

1871 

Road marking materials – Road marking performance for road users. 

Road marking materials – Retroreflecting road studs – Part 1, Initial 

performance. 

Road marking materials – Retroreflecting road studs – Part 2, Road test 

performance specifications. 

Road marking materials – Preformed road markings 

Road marking materials – Road trials 

Road marking materials – Physical properties 

Not 

es: 

1. (05/04) The scheme requires operatives to have successfully undergone a 

course of approved training currently managed by RSMA in conjunction 

with NERO and the Local Government National Training Organisation 

(fomerly Local Government Management Board) and/or have achieved 

NVQ level 2 in Road Marking. All road marking operatives are required to 

carry a registration/skill card indicating what types of marking they are 

qualified to apply. 

2. Confirmation of the accreditation status of certification bodies can be 

obtained from UKAS. 


request from the accredited certification bodies with whom the Supplier is 

registered. It can also be accessed from the UKAS web site 

(www.ukas.com/information_centre/publications.asp ). 

4. (05/04) The manufacture of road marking materials to BS EN 1423, BS EN 

1424, BS EN 1436, BS EN 1790 and BS EN 1824 is subject to product 

certification requirements (see Appendix B – Marked Schemes). 

Scheme 13A: 

Supply and Application of Surface Dressings to Road Surfaces 


105

Certification 

Bodies: 


the Sector Scheme Document for the Supply and Application of Surface Dressings to 

Road Surfaces published by UKAS on behalf of the Sector Scheme Advisory 

Committee for Surface Dressing are listed in Table A/2. 


Surface Dressing shall be in accordance with Series 900 of the Specification and the 

Drawings referred to in the Contract. 

N 

ot 

e: 

(05/04) Copies of the SSD are available from UKAS Publications or on request 

from accredited certification bodies with whom the Supplier is registered. It may 

also be accessed from the UKAS web site 

(www.ukas.com/information_centre/publications.asp) 

Scheme 14 

Production of Asphalt Mixes 


Certification 

Bodies: 


the Sector Scheme Document (SSD) for the Production of Asphalt Mixes, published by 

UKAS on behalf of the Sector Scheme Advisory Committee for the Quality Assurance 

of the Production of Asphalt Mixes are listed in Table A/2. 


The supply of asphalt shall comply with the Specification for Highway Works, in 

particular Series 900 and the following British Standards. 

BS 594 

Hot rolled asphalt for roads and other paved areas. 

Part 1. Specification for constituent materials and asphalt mixtures. 

Part 2. Specification for the transport, laying and compaction of rolled 

asphalt. 

BS 598 

Sampling and examination of bituminous mixtures for roads and other 

paved areas 

Part 100 – Methods for sampling for analysis. 

Part 101 – Methods for preparatory treatment of samples for analysis. 

Part 102 – Analytical test methods. 

Part 103 – Method for the recovery of soluble bitumen for examination. 

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BS 

4987 

(11/03) Coated macadam (asphalt concrete) for roads and other paved 

areas. 

BS 

4987-1 

BS 

4987-2 

Part 1. Specification for constituent materials and for mixtures. 

Part 2. Specification for transport, laying and compaction. 

Not 

e: 

(05/04) Copies of the SSD are available fromUKAS Publications or on request 

from the accredited certification bodies with whom the Supplier is registered. It 

may also be accessed from the UKAS web site 

(www.ukas.com/information_centre/publications.asp) 

Address of United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) from whom details of SSDs can 

be obtained: 

United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) 

21-47 High Street 

Feltham 

Middlesex 

TW13 4UN 

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8917 8400 

Facsimile: +44 (0) 20 8917 8500 

Addresses of Certification Bodies: 

(11/03) BM TRADA Certification Limited 

Stocking Lane 

Hughenden Valley 

High Wycombe 

Buckinghamshire 

HP14 4NR 

Telephone: +44 (0) 1494 569700 

Facsimile: +44 (0) 1494 565487 

E-Mail: enquiries@bmtrada.com 

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British Standards Institution 

389 Chiswick High Road 

London 

W4 4AL 

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8996 9000 

Facsimile: +44 (0) 20 8996 7400 

E-Mail: info@bsi.org.uk 

(11/03) Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI) Ltd 

2 nd Floor 

Tower Bridge Court 

224-226 Tower Bridge Road 

LONDON 

SE1 2TX 

Telephone: +44 (0) 020 7661 0700 

Facsimile: +44 (0) 020 7661 0787 

E-Mail: info@bvqi.com 

(11/03) European Quality Assurance (EQA) Ltd 

Navigation House 

48 Millgate 

Newark 

Nottinghamshire 

NG24 4TY 

Telephone: +44 (0) 1636 611226 

Facsimile: +44 (0) 1636 611704 

E-Mail: eqaltd@aol.com 

ISOQAR Ltd 

First Floor 

West Point 

501 Chester Road 

Manchester 

M16 9HU 

Telephone: +44 (0) 161 877 6914 

Facsimile: +44 (0) 161 877 6915 

E-Mail: enquiries@isoqar.com 

Hiramford 

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(11/03) Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) Ltd 

Middlemarch Office Village 

Siskin Drive 

Coventry 

CV3 4FJ 

Telephone: +44 (0) 2476 88 2222 

Facsimile: +44 (0) 2476 63 9493 

E-Mail: enquiries@lrqa.co.uk 

National Quality Assurance (NQA) Ltd 

Warwick House 

Houghton Hall Park 

Houghton Regis 

Dunstable 

LU5 5ZX 

Telephone: +44 (0) 1582 539 000 

Facsimile: +44 (0) 1582 539 000 

E-Mail: enquiries@nqa.com 

(11/03) Moody International Certification Ltd 

Salisbury House 

Stephenson’s Way 

The Wyvern Business Park 

DERBY 

DE21 6LY 

Telephone: +44 (0) 8707 529001 

Facsimile: +44 (0) 1332 675020 

E-Mail: jeff@moodycert.co.uk 

(11/03) QA International Certification Ltd 

Suite 2-4 

Cleveland Hall 

Cleveland Street 

Darlington 

Co Durham 

DL1 2PE 

Telephone: +44 (0) 1325 384272 

Facsimile: +44 (0) 1325 480980 

E-Mail: ukregister@aol.com 

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(11/03) SGS United Kingdom Ltd 

SGS House 

217-221 London Road 

Camberley 

Surrey 

GU15 3EY 

Telephone: +44 (0) 1276 691133 

Facsimile: +44 (0) 1276 691155 

E-Mail: ukenquiries@sgs.com 

UK Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels (CARES) 

Pembroke House 

21 Pembroke Road 

Sevenoaks 

Kent 

TN13 1XR 

Telephone: +44 (0) 1732 450000 

Facsimile: +44 (0) 1732 455917 

E Mail: general@ukcares.com 

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SERIES 100 – PRELIMINARIES 

APPENDIX 1/1: TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROJECT 

MANAGER 

The temporary accommodation and equipment for the Project Manager shall be as described below: 

Accommodation Required 

The Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval an office layout based on the accommodation 

description and shall then provide and maintain to the satisfaction of the Project Manager for the sole 

use of the Supervisor and his staff an office building of not less than 15 square metres total floor area. 

The building shall have a five-lever mortice lock and four keys are to be provided. The entrance door 

must contain a weatherproof letterbox at least 300 mm wide x 100 mm deep. 

The building shall consist of the following accommodation. 

Description 

Area (sq. metres) 

Office 10 

Kitchen 3 

Room with toilet and wash hand basin 3 

Before erecting the offices the area to be used shall be cleared of all turf and vegetation, trimmed to falls 

and drained to prevent accumulation of surface water. A hard standing car park for at least 4 cars shall 

be provided adjacent to the office with a hard track to the highway and a hard path to the office 

entrances. 

Fittings and Furnishings 

A supply of pure (drinking) water and an electricity supply sufficient to operate the various items listed in 

the Appendix or otherwise required in the Contract at any time is to be provided. 

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 must be complied with in all respects in the furnishing of the 

Office and at any other locations on site where applicable. 

The buildings shall be in a good state of repair with clean and sound floor coverings and shall be 

weatherproof to the Project Manager’s satisfaction. It shall be furnished and equipped as detailed in the 

schedule below. 

Duration 

For the duration of the Contract. 

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Fittings and Furnishings of Accommodation 

1 3 Drawer. desk with at least one lockable drawer. 

2 One armchair suitable for the above desk. 

3 4 Desk chairs. 

4 6 m of shelving (minimum width 225 mm) 

5 4 No hat and coat pegs. 

6 Adequate electric heating units to achieve the minimum temperature required under the 

Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regs 1992. 

7 Windows complying both in area and ability to open with the Building Standards Regulations 1981 

with blinds and fitted with security grilles. 

8 Artificial electric lighting to achieve a minimum of 500 lux measured at the horizontal tops of 

desks. 

9 Lavatory (3 m x 1 m) with 

1 No low flush W.C. 

1 No wash hand basin with hot and cold tap supply. 

1 No mirror (600 mm x 600 mm). 

1 No paper towel dispenser with towels. 

10 Telephone/fax/photocopier connected exclusively to STD. 

11 Laptop Hardware 

Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M6500 Essential with: 

• English Genuine Windows® 7 Professional (64Bit OS) with recovery DVD 

• One Intel® Core i7-840QM(1.86GHz,8MB,Quad Core,45W) Memory runs at 1333MHz 

• 320GB Serial ATA (7200RPM) HDD 

• 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Dual Channel (2x4GB) 

• 8X DVD+/-RW Drive Tray Load with Optical Software Included 

• 1GB nVIDIA FX2800M (with 1GB dedicated memory) 

• 3Yr ProSupport and Next Business Day On-Site Service 

• 17in Widescreen WUXGA (1920x1200) 

• Carry Case 

Laptop Software 

• Microsoft Office 10 Professional 

• McAfee SaaS Endpoint Protection 

• Autodesk Autocad LT 2011 

Accessories 

• HP Officejet Pro K8600 Colour Ink-jet printer - 35 ppm - 250 sheets (A3) 

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• High speed mobile internet connection via usb dongle if landline internet connection is 

not available. 

• 16gb USB flash drive 

• Optical wireless Logitech mouse 

• Wireless keyboard 

• Port replicator (Docking station) 

11 1 No. approved maximum and minimum thermometer graduated in degrees centigrade. 

12 Hot running water in kitchen and at hand basin near toilet. 

13 Electric cooker. 

14 Fridge 

15 Microwave cooker. 

16 10 No. mugs and spoons. 

17 3 No. carbon dioxide fire extinguishers mounted on wall brackets. 

18 1 No. first aid kit complying with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 

1981 for 1 to 5 employees. 

19 2 No. hand towels, tea towels (to be cleaned regularly) also supply of soap, washing up liquid etc. 

20 1 No. square mouth shovel. 

21 1 No. fire resistant office safe/combination lock filing cabinet. 

Protective clothing shall be provided: 

1 Approved safety helmets, white - 6 No 

2 Water-resistant leather boots with steel toe caps - 2 pair 

3 Wellington Boots with steel toe caps - 2 pair 

4 Breathable Weatherproof Suits with fleece lining - 3 No 

5 High visibility safety waist coats – 6 No 

Survey equipment shall be provided: 

1 One Sokkia, or approved equal, total survey station, Set 4C, with reflector, tripods and detail pole 

2 One automatic level with telescopic tripod and push button compensator control 

3 One 5 m long levelling staff graduated in metres and centimetres 

4 Two 5 metre steel tapes graduated in metres and millimetres 

5 Two 30 metre long plastic tapes graded in metres and millimetres 

6 One 50 metre long plastic tape graded in metres and millimetres 

7 Six, 2 metre long steel tipped ranging rods 

8 One metre long spirit level and one plumb-bob complete with six metres of line 

9 Wooden survey pegs, wax crayons, spray paint and nails as required 

10 Canon IXUS 210 Digital camera with 16gb memory card and case 

11 Photographic printing paper 

12 No 16 oz claw hammer 

13 1 No 10 lb sledge hammer 

14 1 set of manhole cover lifting keys 

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All the above survey equipment, office fittings and furniture shall be supplied for the sole use of the 

Project Managers Staff for the duration of the Contract but shall remain the property of the Contractor 

who shall maintain it and replace it if damaged. The Contractor shall maintain the survey instruments in 

adjustment. 

The total survey station and the automatic level will be supplied with calibration certificates to show that 

they have been recalibrated immediately prior to use on this contract. 

The Contractor shall comply with all statutory regulations with regard to: 

1 Bunding of oil storage. 

2 Bunded area for fuelling of plant. 

3 Run-off from compound 

4 Chemical toilets 

5 Collecting and disposal of waste from site (i.e. netted skips) 

The Contractor shall comply with the Environmental Management Plan and develop this plan as 

required. 

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APPENDIX 1/3: 

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR THE PROJECT MANAGER 

The Contractor shall supply two new mobile phones for the sole use of the Project Managers 

Representatives. The telephones shall be supplied with spare batteries, battery re-charging units and 

hands free kits. The telephones shall be provided for the duration of the contract. 

All rental and call charges to be paid for by the Contractor. The terms of the rental agreement for the 

telephones shall be acceptable to the Project Manager. The Contractor shall demonstrate the 

acceptability of the proposed phones and that coverage can be achieved across the full extent of the Site 

before they will be considered acceptable to the Project Manager. 

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APPENDIX 1/4: 

WORKING AND FABRICATION DRAWINGS 

The Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager detailed working drawings for the following elements: 

Series Description Required by: 

2500 

Contractor Designed 

Retaining Walls 

4 weeks before start of erection of structure on site; see 

also requirements set out in Appendices 1/10 & 6/10. 

Design calculations and certificate required. 

1700 and 

1800 

100 

Contractor Designed 

steps and ramps 

Traffic Management 

proposals 

4 weeks before start of construction of slopes on site; 

see also requirements set out in Appendices 1/10 & 6/10 

Design calculations and certificate required. 

4 weeks prior to commencement on site. 

Reference should be made to Appendices 1/17 & 1/18. 

400 

Pedestrian guard rails 

Safety Fences 

4 weeks before fabrication of rails 

4 weeks before installation of safety fence 

400 Road Restraint Systems 

4 weeks prior to commencement on site. 

Systems Approval documentation will be required for all 

required systems. Such documentation to be submitted 

with fabrication drawings. 

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APPENDIX 1/5: TESTING TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE CONTRACTOR 

General 

1. The Contractor shall carry out testing in accordance with Table 1/5 in this Appendix. 

2. Tests comparable to those specified in this Appendix will be necessary for any equivalent work, 

goods or materials proposed by the Contractor (see Clause 105.4). 

3. (N) indicates that a UKAS (NAMAS) sampling and test report or certificate is required. 

4. Unless otherwise shown in this Appendix test certificates for work, goods on materials as 

scheduled under any one Clause are required for all such work, goods or materials in the Works. 

5. Unless otherwise shown in this Appendix tests for work, goods on materials as scheduled under 

any one Clause are required for all such work, goods or materials in the Works. 

6. All laboratory testing shall be carried out by a testing house which is independent of the 

Contractor and is not within the same group of companies as the Contractor. 

7. Special National Alterations of the Overseeing Departments of Scotland, Wales or Northern 

Ireland are to be regarded as part of the main Specification clauses for the purposes of testing. 

8. Cube strengths are not required for concrete complying with Clause 2602. 

9. The main specification for testing is the Specification for Highways Works. Testing under Series 

500 will also require testing as detailed in the Civil Engineering Specification for the Water 

Industry 6 th Edition June 2004. 

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APPENDIX 1/5: TESTING TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE CONTRACTOR (CONTINUED) 

Clause Work, Goods or Material Test 

Frequency of 

Testing 

Test Certificate 

Comments 

Series 300 

306 Permanent fencing Quality management 

Concrete components Cover to reinforcement 1 per consignment 

(maximum 1 per 100 

components) (BS1722) 

scheme applies 

308 Gates and stiles Quality management 

Reinforced concrete post Cover to reinforcement 1 per consignment 

(maximum 1 per 100 

components 

(BS 3470) 


308 & 

311 

Preservation of timber 

Full sapwood 

penetration 

As required in sub- 

Clause 311.2(v) 

Required for each 

batch 

Quality management 


118



Frequency of 

Testing 


Comments 

Series 400 

402 Welding Welding procedures 

(Manufacturer’s tests) 

Welder qualifications 


Production testing 


(Every seven years) Required Quality management 


Clause 402.6 (iii) 


Clause 402.6 (iv) 

Welded joints Destructive testing To SHW sub-Clause 

403 Anchorages and attachment 

systems for use in drilled holes 

Ultimate tensile load 


402.6(v) and 402.6(vi) 

404 Anchorages in drilled holes Loading test on site As required in Appendix 

Post foundations 

Required 

406 Vehicle parapets Required (BS 

407 Anchorages and attachment 

systems for use in drilled holes 

Ultimate tensile load 


409 Vehicle parapet posts Production testing as 

specified in BS 6779-1 

1998 (AMD No 14290, 

21 March 2003) 


410 Anchorages in drilled holes On-site tensile load test As required in 

Appendix 4/1 

4/1 

6779-1 1998 

(Amd. No.14290 

21 March 2003)) 

Required 

Required 

Required 


For details see NG 

402(N) 

To provide well attested 

and documented 

evidence, to SHW sub- 

Clause 403.15 




and 

documented evidence 

Certification in 

accordance with Clause 

409 is required 

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Frequency of 

Testing 

Test 

Certificate 

Comments 

Series 500 

501 Pipes for drainage and service ducts Product certification 


Vitrified Clay ` Required for 

pipes not quality 

Concrete- 

PC/SRC 

Concrete 

Prestressed 

Iron- cast 

Not 

exceeding 

900 mm dia 

marked by an 

UKAS or 

equivalaent 

accredited body 

listed in Appendix 

B 

Iron- ductile 

PVC-U 

GRP 

Plastics, see Table 5/1 

Corrugated Steel Manufacturers test Required 

Corrugated 

steel bitumen 

protection 

Not 

exceeding 

900 mm 

dia 

(AASHTO) 

Other materials Required BBA certification (or 

equivalent) applies 

503 Pipe Bedding Grading and fines 

content 

Water-soluble sulphate 

(WS) content (N) 

Oxidisable sulfides 

(OS) content and toal 

potential sulphate 

(TPS) content (N) 

Resistance to 

fragmentation (N) 

1 per week Required 

5 per source 

5 per source 

1 per source 

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Clause 

Work, Goods or 

Material 

Test 

Frequency of 

Testing 

Test 

Certificate 

Comments 

Series 500 (continued) 

505 Filter medium backfill Plastic index (N) 1 per source Required 

Resistance to fragmentation (N) 1 per source 

Water-soluble sulphate (WS) content 5 per course 

(N) 

Oxidisable sulfides (OS) content and 5 per source 

total potential sulphate (TPA) content 

(N) 

Grading and fines content 

1 per week 

Permeability (N) 

1 per source 

506 Sealing existing 

drains 

Concrete 

Grout 

507 Chambers 

Precast concrete 

Product certification 

scheme 

Corrugated 

galvanized steel 

(Manufacturer’s tests) Required Product certification 

scheme 

Manhole steps 

Steel fitments 

Covers, grates 

and frames 



Cover bolts 



508 Gullies and pipe 

junction 


applies 


Clay 

Cast iron and 

steel 

509 Watertightness of 

joints 

Air test 

Pressure test 

All pipelines with 

watertight joints 

All watermains 

Required Specification for the 

Water Industry Section 7 

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Frequency of 

Testing 

Test Certificate Comments 


512 Backfill to pipe bays Grading 1 per 50 tonnes (min of Required 

3) 



Oxidisable sulfides (OS) 

content and total 

potential sulfate (TPA) 

content (N) 

5 per source 

5 per source 

Minimum to allow for 

natural variability of 

sulphur compounds 

513 Permeable backing to earth 

retaining structures 

Precast hollow concrete 

blocks 

Plastic index (N) 1 per source Required 

Water-soluble sulphate 5 per source Required 


Oxidisable sulfides (OS) 5 per source 


potential sulphate (TPS) 

content (N) 

Resistance to 

1 per source 


Grading 

1 per 200 tonnes (min 

of 3) 


1 per source 

(Manufacturer’s test) 

Required 

514 Fin Drains Manufacturer’s test Required BAA Certification (or 


515 Narrow filter drains Manufacturer’s test Required BAA Certification (or 

Geotextile, pipes and 

fittings 


Granular fill Plastic index (N) 1 per source 

Resistance to 



5 per source 



5 per source 



content (N) 

Grading and fines 

1 per week (Min of 3) 

contents 


1 per source 

516 Combine drainage and kerb 

Load test 

A minimum of 1 test 

Required 

Certification that the 

systems 

and not less than 1 test 

systems comply with 

per 1000 m for each 

Clause 516 is required 

type and source 

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Frequency of 


Testing 



517 Linear drainage systems Load test A minimum of 1 test and 

not less than 1 test per 

100 m for each type and 

Required 


systems comply with 


source 

518 Thermoplastic structured wall 

pipes and fittings 

(Manufacturer’s test) Required BAA Certification (or 


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Frequency of 

Testing 

Series 600 

601, Acceptable material 

631 to Class General Description 

637, 1 General granular fill Grading/uniformity 

Twice a week 

640 

coefficient 

mc/MCV (N) 

2 per 1000 m 3 up to 

max of 5 per day 

SMC of chalk (N) 

Twice a week 

1C only Resistance to fragmentation Weekly 

(N) 

2 General cohesive fill Grading Twice a week 

mc/MCV/PL Undrained 2 per 1000 m 3 up to 

shear strength (N) 


3 General Chalk fill mc (N) 2 per 1000 m 3 up to 


4 Landscape fill Grading/mc/MCV (N) Daily 

5 Topsoil Grading Daily 


Required 

Comments 

6 Selected granular fill Grading/uniformity 

coefficient 

1 per 400 tonnes 

PL/LL(N) 

Resistance to fragmentation 

(N) 

Daily 

Weekly for on-site 

material* 

SMC (N) 

omc/mc, mc or MCV (N) 

Weekly 


Organic matter/ water 

soluble sulfate (WS) (N) 


and total potential sulphate 


pH/ chloride ion contents 

(N) 

Resistivety (N) 

Undrained and drained 

shear parameters 

Weekly 

Weekly 

Weekly 

6F4 

and 

6F5 

Size designation and overall 

grading catogory 

Maximum fines and 

oversize catogories 

Volume stability of blast 

furnace slag 

Volume stability of steel 

(BOF and EAF) slag 

Other aggregate 

requirements 

1 per week 

1 per week 

6 monthly 

6 monthly 

Annex C of BS EN 

13242 

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Frequency of 

Testing 


Comments 

Series 600 ( Continued) 

Laboratory dry density and 

optimum water content 

7 Selected cohesive fill Grading/ mc/MCV/ bulk 

Daily 

Required 

density (N) 

SMC of chalk (N) 

Twice a week 

PL/LL(N) 

Daily 

Organic matter/ water 

Twice a week or daily 

soluble sulfate (WS) (N) 

where sulphates are 

expected 


Twice a week or daily 

and total potential sulphate 

where sulphates are 


expected 

pH/ chloride ion contents 

Weekly 

(N) 

Resistivety (N) 

[As Required] 

Undrained and drained 

[As Required] 

shear parameters 


[As Required] 

8 Miscellaneous fill mc/MCV (N) Daily 

9 Stabilised materials Pulverisation 1 per lane width per 

mc/MCV/PL (N) 

Bearing ratio (N) 

200 m length 

Pulvarised ash Chemical analysis 1 per consignment 

Furnace bottom ash Grading 1 per 300 tonnes 

Fill adjecent to cementatious 


1 per 400 tonnes or per 

materials or metalic items 

(WS) content, oxidisable 

location if less than 400 

sulfides (OS) and total 

tonnes 


content (N) 

Earthworks material beneath 

surface of a road or paved 

central 

reserve 

Frost heave (N) 

Required 

(i) Off site source 

1 every four months* 

(ii) On site source 

As required 

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Clause Work, Goods or Material Test Frequency of Testing Test Certificate Comments 


609 

621 

Geotextiles Tensile load 1 per 400 square 

Permeability 

Pore size 

metres 

Required 

612 Compaction of fills Required 

Method compaction Field dry density (N) As required 

End product compaction 

614 Cement stabilisation to form 

capping 

Optimum mc (2.5 kg 

rammer/vibrating 

hammer method) (N) 

Field dry density (N) 

Rate of spread of cement 

Each class or sub class 

of material* 


1 per 500 square 

meters of cement 

spread 

Required 

615 

641 

643 

622 

638 

639 

Lime stabilisation to form capping Rate of spread of lime 1 per 500 square 

meters of lime spread 

Earthworks for reinforced soil and 

anchored earth structures 

Available lime content 

Redox potential 

Each source of lime 

weekly during the 

stabilisation operation 

5 locations withinthe 

affected area 

Drainage layers Grading 1 per 400 tonnes 

Chemical Analysis 

Required 

Reinforcing elements Coeff. Of friction Each type of element 

with each type of fill 

Anchor elements 

Adhesion 

624 Ground anchorages Proof loading As required in Appendix 

6/10 

Required 

626 Gabions Required 

Fill Grading 1 per 400 tonnes 

Geomesh 

PVC coated wire 

642 Earthworks materials for 

corrugated steel buried 

structures 

10% fine values (N) Each class or sub class 

Constrained soil 

modulus (M) 

of material 


metres 

3 on each side 

ofeach structure 

Required 

(ASTM G23) 

Required 

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Frequency of 

Testing 


Comments 

Series 800 

801 

General requirements for unbound 


1 per 400 tonnes or 

Required 

803 

mixtures for adjacent to cement bound 


per location if less than 

804 

materials, concrete pavements, 

400 tonnes 

805 

806 

structures or products 



1 per 400 tonnes or 

per location if less than 

potential sulphate (TPA) 

400 tonnes 

content (N) 

Unbound mixture beneath surface of a 

Frost heave (N) 

1 per source 

road or paved central reserve 


1 per week 

content 

Plastic index (N) 

Resistance to 

6 monthly 


Resistance to wear 

micro-Deval test 

Resistance to freezing 

1 per source 

and thawing 

(magnesium sulphate 

soundness) (N) 

Water absorption (N) 

Volume stability of blast 

6 monthly 

furnace slags 

Volume stability of steel 

6 monthly 

(BOF and EAF) slags 

CBR (N) 

1 per sources and then 

monthly 

OMC/mc (N) 

Density (N) 


821, 

822, 

823, 

830, 

831, 

832, 

834, 

835, 

840 

Cement and other 

Hydraulically Bound Mixtures 

(HBM) 

Cement and other 

Hydraulically Bound 

Mixtures 

(HBM) 

Coefficient of linear 

expansion 

Tests for laboratory 

mixture design 

Tests specified in 

Table 8/14 and 

Table 8/15 

Tests for laboratory 

mixture design 

Required 

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Frequency of 


Testing 


Series 900 

901 

925 

937 

938 

943 

Aggregates for bituminous materials Required National quality 

management sector 

schemes apply 

Resistance to 

fragmentation (hardness) 

Resistance to freezing and 

thawing (durability 

Cleanness 

Resistance to 

Monthly 


Soundness (N) 

1 per source 


Sieve test (mass Monthly 

passing 0.063 mm 

sieve) (N) 

Washing and sieving 

method to be used 

Shape Flakiness index (N) Monthly 

Blastfurnace slag Bulk density (N) 1 per 500 tonnes 

Soundness (N) 

Once every 4 months 

Dicalcium silicate 1 per 500 tonnes 

disintegration (N) 

Iron disintegration (N) 

Steel slag Bulk density 1 per 500 tonnes Required 

Volume stability (N) 1 per 500 tonnes 

Coarse aggregate for Resistance to polishing 1 per source 

surface courses 

(PSV) (N) 

Resistance to surface 1 per source 

abrasion (AAV) (N) 

Binders for bituminous materials Penetration (N) 

Softening point (N) 



Required National quality 

management section 

schemes apply. 

Modified binders should 

have a BBA HAPAS 

Roads and Bridges 

Certificate. In the event 

that no such 

Certificates have been 

issued, then in the 

interim, only modified 

binders undergoing 

BBA assessment 

should be considered 

for approval by the 

Project Manager. 

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Series 900 (Continued) 

903 to 

907, 

909 to 

912, 

914, 

916, 

925, 

926, 

929, 

937, 

938, 

942, 

943, 

946 to 

948 

Bituminous mixtures Grading (N) For Audit Test purpose 

929 Base and Binder Course 

Asphalt Concrete (Design 

Mixtures) 

Binder Content (N) 

Permanent Works - 

In situ air void 

content (N) 


Refusal air void 

content (N) 


Deformation 

resistance 

only 

Required 

National Highway Sector 

Schemes apply. 

Deformation 

resistance (design) 

Stiffness (design) 

930 EME 2 Permanent Works - 

In situ air void 

content (N) 

Richness modulus 

(design) 

Duriez (design) 

Required 

Required 

Required 

The test certificate is the 

CE Mark for the mixture 



Deformation 

Resistance (design) 

Stiffness (design) 

911 Hot Rolled Asphalt surface 

course (Design Mixtures) 

Design Binder 

content 

1 per source Required The test certificate is the 


915 Coated chippings for 

application to Hot Rolled 

Asphalt Surfacings 

Hot sand test (N) 1 per source National Highway Sector 

Schemes apply. 

Rate of spread (N) 

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921 Surface macrotexture Volumetric Patch (N) Required 

924 High friction surfaces Quality control checks As required in sub- 

Aggregate 

937 Stone mastic asphalt 

(SMA) binder course and 

regulating course 

System coverage 

Resistance to polishing 

(PSV) (N) 

Permanent Works - In 

situ air void content (N) 

Clause 924.5 


Clause 924.6 

1 per source and as 

required for coated 

chippings in sub-Clause 

915.3 

Required 

Required 

Required 

BBA HAOAS Roads and 

Bridges certification (or 



Deformation resistance 

Binder drainage test 

(design) 

Required 




(design) 

942 Thin surface course 

systems 

943 Hot Rolled Asphalt 

surface course and binder 

course (performancerelated 

design mixtures) 

General properties Required The test certificate is in 

the form of a BBA 

HAPAS Certificate 


In situ air void content 

(N) 



Required 


(design) 

Required 



918 Slurry surfacing 

incorporating microsurfacing 

Binder 





that no such Certificates 

have been issued, then 

in the interim, only 

modified 

binders undergoing BBA 

assessment should be 

considered for approval 

by the Overseeing 

Organisation. 

Product Identification 

Per product per 

source 

Required 

Tests are expected to be 

repeated every two years 

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Vialit cohesion 

Per product per 

source 

Required 



Rate of spread For each machine Required Not more than 6 weeks 

prior to start of work 

Penetration at 25oC 

and 5oC (N) 

Every manufactured 

batch 

Manufacturer’s QA test 

results may be submitted 

Aggregates Flakiness index (N) 1 per source Required 

Resistance to 

polishing (AAV) (N) 

Source approval 

Required 

Resistance to surface 

abrasion (AAV) (N) 


Required 

Grading (N) 1 per 200 tonnes Required 

System 

TAIT or BBA/ 

HAPAS 

Required 

920 Bond coats, tack coats and other 

bituminous sprays 

Binder Product identification 1 per product per 

source 

Required 



Vialit cohesion 

1 per product per 

source 

Required 



Accuracy of spread 

1 for each binder and 

sprayer per month 

Required 

Not more than 6 weeks 

prior to start of work and 

one per month 

Rate of spread 

1 per week 

Penetration at 25ºC and 

5ºC (N) 

Every manufactured 

batch 

Manufacturer’s QA test 

results may be 

submitted. 

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919 

922 Surface Dressing National quality 



Binder 

Chippings 

Product Identification 

Vialit cohesion (N) 

Accuracy of spread 


Penetration at 25ºC and 

5ºC (N) 

Resistance to (PSV) 

polishing (N) 

Resistance to abrasion 

(AAV) (N) 


source 


source 

1 for each binder 

sprayer per week 

Every 1000 linear 

metres initially 

Every batch 



Required 

Required 

Required 

Required 

Required 

Required 

Grading (N) 1 per 200 tonnes Required 





that no such Certificates 

have been issued, then 

in the interim, only 

modified 

binders undergoing BBA 

assessment should be 

considered for approval 

by the Overseeing 

Organisation. 





Not more than 6 weeks 

prior to start of work and 

one per week 

Frequency to be reduced 

to daily after 3 

satisfactory results, but 


site 

For cut back binders as 

supplied, manufacturer’s 

QA viscosity test results 

may be submitted. 

Binder content (N) 1 per 200 tonnes Required Coated chippings only 

Flakiness index (N) 1 per 200 tonnes Required 

Accuracy of spread (N) 


1 for each chipping 

spreader for every 

change of chipping size 

of source 

Every 500 linear metres 

initially 

Required 

Required 

System TAIT or BBA/HAPAS Required 

Rollers Spray bars working Before work starts and 

daily during works 

Initial test not more than 

6 week prior to start of 

work 

Frequency to be reduced 

to daily after 3 

satisfactory results, but 


lane per site 

950 Depressions BBA HAPAS Roads and 

Bridges certification (or 


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Frequency of 

Testing 


Series 1000 

1001 

1030 

1044 

Cement Required Quality management and 

product certification 

schemes apply 

Portland cement CEM 1 

Tests and test 

certificates are required 

Portland blastfurnace 

cement 

Blastfurnace cement 

CEM 111/A 

Portland pfa cement 

CEM 11/B-V 

Pozzolanic cement CEM 

Required (BS 6610) 

IV/A 

Portland cement with 

microsilica 

Required 

BBA Roads and Bridges 

Certificate required for 

microsilica 

Pulverised-fuel ash 

Tests and test 

Ground granulated blast furnace 

slag 

Admixtures 

certificates are required. 


schemes apply to pfa 

Mixing Water Sulfate content (N) Monthly 

and slag 

Aggregates 

Resistance to freezing 

and thawing – 

magnesium sulphate 

soundness (N) 

1 per source Required 


Flakiness index [N) 

Shell content (N) 

Resistance to 


Resistance to abrasion 

(AAV) (N) 


content (N) 

Chloride content (N) 

Total sulphur (TS) and 

acid-soluble sulphate 

(AS) content (N) 

Monthly* 

1 per source* 

6 monthly 

1 per source* 

1 per week per source* Required 

Weekly or as otherwise 

agreed (1 per source for 

CBM Aggregate) 

Every 6 months 

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Clause Work, Goods or Material Test Frequency of 


Flint coarse aggregate 

containing white flints 

Sand (ie fine aggregate) 


Acid-soluble material 

(N) 

Testing 

3 per source 

thereafter weekly 

Monthly* 


Required 

Comments 

Not required for CBM 

Aggregate 

Blastfurnace slag Bulk density (N) Every 6 months 


Dicalcium silicate 

disintegration (N) 


Iron disintegration (N) 

Total sulfur (TS) and 

acid-soluble sulfate 

(AS) content (N) 


Pulverised-fuel ash 

Required 

(BS 3892-2) 

1002 

1003 

1004 

1044 

Pavement concrete 

Air content test (N) 

Density (N) 

Strength (N) 

As required in 

Table 10/10 


Table 10/10 


Table 10/10 

Required 



1005 Consistence (Workability) 

Degree of 

Compactability 

(Compaction Index) 

(N) 

Vebe (N) 


Table 10/10 

Required 

Slump (N) 

1011 

1012 

Dowel bars 

Tie bars 

Required 



Dowel bars and 

Load test 

1 per arrangement* 

supporting cradles 

Sheathed dowel bars Bond stress 4 bars 

Cranked tie bars Bend test 

4 bars* 

(coated) 

Salt fog cabinet 

4 bars* 

1015 Joint filler board Weathering test 3 per source Required Normally undertaken by 

Compression and 4 per source 

manufacturer 

recovery 

Extrusion 

1 per source 

Cork filled board Immersion in water 2 per source 

Immersion in acid 2 per source 

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1016 

1017 

1026 

1044 

Frequency of 

Testing 

Applied sealants Initial Penetration 1 per 1000 m 

Compression seals 

Self expanding cork seal 

Resilience 

Compression set 

Immersion in oil 

Tests specified in Clause 

1017 

Surface macrotexture BS EN 13036-1 

Volumetric Patch 

Technique (N) 

or 1 per day 

1 per 1000 m 

or 1 per day 

1 per type of seal 

1 per type of seal 

1 per type of seal Require 


Required 

(BS EN 14188-1, 

BS 2499-2, 

BS 5212-1, 

BS 5212-2) 

(BS EN 13880-2, 

BS EN 13880-3, 

and BS 4254) 

1 per day (set of 10) Required 

1027 Aluminised curing compound Efficiency index 1 per source Required 

1030 Wet lean concrete Density As required in Table 

Cube strength (N) 

10/9 

Required 

(ASTM D2628) 

(BS 2752) 

(BS 4443-4, 

Method 10 and 

BS EN ISO 2440) 

(BS EN ISO 1856) 

(BS 903: Part A16 

or BS ISO 1817) 

Required 

1043 Foamed Concrete Cube strength (N) 2 cubers per 12 m3 Required 

Comments 

135



Frequency of 

Testing 


Comments 

SERIES 1100 

*1101 Precast concrete kerbs, 

channels, edgings and quadrants 

Bending strength Minimum of 8 per 1000 

units of each product 

(BS EN 1340) 

1104 Precast concrete flags Bending strength Minimum of 8 per 1000 

Bedding 

Granular material 

Mortar 

m 2 of each product (BS 

EN 1339) 

1107 Concrete block paving Compressive strength Minimum of 8 per 1000 

1108 Clay pavers 

Bending strength 

Skid resistance 

m 2 of each product (BS 

EN 1338) 

Minimum of 8 per 1000 

m2 of each product 

(BS EN 1344) 

Minimum of 8 per 1000 

m2 of each product 

(BS EN 1344) 

Required 

Required 

Required 

Required 

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Frequency of 

Testing 


Comments 

Series 1200 

1202 Permanent traffic signs Required Quality management 

scheme applies. 


traffic sign is capable of 

passing the test in BS 

873 : Part 1 is required 

1207 Anchorage in drilled holes to Loading test on site 

supports of traffic signs 

1210 Holding down bolts and 

anchorages to bases of 

permanent bollards 

Required 


holding down bolts and 

anchorages are capable 

of complying with the 

performance 

requirements of BS 873 : 

Part 3 is required 

1212 Road Markings National quality 

Tests specified in BS EN 

Required 


1824 

scheme applies. 

Procedures are given in 

BS EN 1824 

Glass Beads Arsenic trioxide 

One per contract and/ Required 

content, Lead 

content and 

Antimony content (N) 

or 

per specific source of 

supply 

1214 Permanent traffic cones and 

traffic cylinders 

Required 

Certification that 

permanent traffic cones 

and cylinders have been 

tested and comply with 

BS EN 13422 is 

required 


BS 873: Part 8 

2 of each size 

And category/type 

Flat traffic delineators Required Certification that FTD’s 

have been tested and 

comply with Clause 1214 

is required 


Clause 1214 

Other traffic delineators 


Appendix 12/4 


delineators have been 

tested and comply with 



Appendix 12/4 

137

Temporary cones, cylinders, 

FTD’s and other delineators 

Required 

Certification that at least 

1 in 500 of any batch of 

cones, cylinders, TDF’s 

and other delineators to 

be used in the 

Temporary works have 

passed the tests in 

Clause 1214 as 

appropriate is required 

138


Clause Work, Goods or Materials Test Frequency of Testing Test Certificate Comments 

Series 1300 

1305 Anchorages for use in drilled 

Tensile load 

Required 


holes 


and documented 

evidence 

1306 Anchorages in drilled holes to 

Loading test on site 

columns and masts with flange 

plates 

1310 Welding Welding procedures 

Every seven years 




Welder qualification 

(Sub-Clauses 1310.1 


and 1310.2 (7.13)) 

Production testing 

(Sub-Clauses 1310.1 


and 1310.2 (7.14)) 

Welded joints 

Destructive testing 

1313 GFRP laminates Loss on ignition 1 per 50 production 

columns 

Colour fastness 

1 per batch 

Electric strength 

Water absorption 

Impact strength 

1314 Brackets for laminated GFRP 

lighting columns 

Required 

Polyurethane foam Bulk density 1 per batch 

Surface hardness 

Apparent bulk density 2 per batch 

Impact strength 

Flexural stress 

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Series 1400 

1421 Cable 

1424 Lighting Units Tests specified in 

Clause 1424 

Networks 


Clause 1424 



Each unit Required Product certification 



installation complies with 

BS 7671 (the IEE Wiring 

Regulations) is required 

Each network Required Certification that the 

installation complies with 

BS 7671 (the IEE Wiring 

Regulations) is required 

140



Series 1600 

1601 Soil samples 

In situ soil tests 

Required 

1602 

to 

1606 

1610 

to 

1615 

Concrete 

Grout 

Reinforcement 

Prestressing 

Steelwork 

Welding 

Protection against corrosion 

Required 

1608 Integrity Testing Sonic Echo Every pile Required 

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Series 1700 

1702 

1704 

Cement types as stated in sub- 

Clause 1702.1 

Required 

Certificate to be provided 

monthly * for each type 

of cement. 

Quality management and 

product certification 

schemes apply 

Cements (all types) Chloride content Monthly Tests to be carried out by 

Pulverised-fuel ash Sulfate content Monthly 

the manufacturer and 

Ground granulated blastfurnace 

slag 

Acid-soluble alkali 

content 

Daily (PC) 

Weekly (pfa ggbs) 

results included on the 

test certificates required 

above. 

Aggregates 


content 

Shell content (N) 

1 per week (per source) 

Monthly 

Results of routine control 

tests from the factory 

production control 

Flakiness index (N) Monthly 

system operated by the 

Resistance to 


producer to be provided 


Drying shrinkage (N) 1 per 5 years 

– see Annex H of BS EN 

12620 

Chloride content (N) 1 per week or as 

otherwise agreed 



Sulfate content (N) Yearly 

Blasfurnace slag Bulk density (N) Every 6 months 

Stability (N) 


Sulfur content (N) Every 6 months 

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1702 

Water 

Tests specified in BS EN 

1704 

1008 

Monthly 

continu 

Chloride content 

Monthly 

ed 

Sulfate content 

Weekly 


content 

Admixtures Chloride content 1 per consignment Required 

(BS 934-2) 

Sulfate content 


content 

1 per consignment 

1 per consignment 

Required 

1707 Concrete Cube strength (N) Prestressed concretetwo 

cubes from 12 m³ or 

2 batches whichever 

represents the lesser 

volume 

Reinforced concrete – 

four cubes from 24 m³ or 

4 batches whichever 


volume but minimum of 4 

for every day concrete is 

delivered to site 

Mass concrete-two 

cubes from 50m³ or 50 

batches whichever 


volume 

Additional cubes for 

special purposes 

Required 

Contractor to cast and 

test sufficient additional 

cubes to demonstrate 

cube strength before 

transfer 

Cube strength-identity 

2 cubes from each of two 

testing as described in 

samples of each batch 

Appendix 17/4 (N) 

Density 

Modulus of elasticity 

Fresh concrete 

Consistence (slump or 

Each batch 

Required 

compacting factor or 

Vebe) (N) 

Air content 

Each batch 

Cement content 

Water/cement ratio 

1709 Silane Required for each 

delivery 

Refractive Index 

Three samples 


silane complies with 


Trial panels, where 

required in the Contract 

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1710 Concrete packing 

Mortar packing 

Epoxy resin bonding agent 


Manufactured off Site 

1712 Reinforcement 

Cube strength 


Contractor to make 

available records of tests 

by the manufacturer 

Steel bars 

Required 

(BS 4449) 



Steel wire 

Required 

(BS 4482) 

Steel fabric 

Required 

(BS 4483) 

Stainless steel 

Required 

(BS 6744) 

1713 Fabricated reinforcement Required Certification that 

fabricated reinforcement 

complies with the routine 

inspection/testing 

requirements of BS 8666 

is required if the 

fabrication is not covered 

by a product certification 

scheme listed in 

Appendix B 

1716 Reinforcement jointing systems Permanent elongation 

Characteristic strength 



type of connection 


certificate or CARES 

certificate of product 

assessment or fully 

equivalent scheme apply 

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1717 Reinforcement metal arc welding Welding procedure 

approval (BS 7123) 

Welder approval 

(BS 7123) 

As required in BS 7123 

Tests should be carried 

out by an independent 

testing body specified in 

BS 8666 

1718 Prestressing tendons Product certification 

scheme apply 

Steel wire 

Steel bar 

Seven- wire strand 

Prestressing steel 

Proof load 

(all types) 

Breaking load 

Elongation 

Ductility 

Relaxation 

Modulus of elasticity 

Super strand to BS 5896 0.1% proof load 

or other than lowest Breaking load 

strength 3-7 mm dia 

wires to BS 5896 

1724 Post-tensioning anchorages Tests in accordance 

with BS EN 13391 


Each reel 

Required 

(BS 5896) 

Required 

(BS 4486) 

Required 

(BS 5896) 

Required 

(BS EN 13391) 


scheme 

applies 

1726 Stainless steel bar Required 

(BS 6744) 


scheme 

applies 

1727 Inspection and testing of 

structures and components 

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Series 1900 

1910 Metal spray coatings Tensile test specified 

in BS EN 22063 

Stability value 

Grid test specified in 

BS EN 22063 

1911 

1911SE 

Paints 

‘A’ and ‘B’ Samples 

specific gravity 

Colour match 

Composition 

Application 

characteristics 

146



Series 2000 

2003 Permitted waterproofing systems Registration and BBA 


Agreement certification 

apply 

Additional bituminous protection Tests specified in 

BS 594 : Part 1 

1 per 15 tonnes Sampling to comply with 

BS 594 : Part 1 

Stability value 

Test specified in 

BS 596 : Part 107 

2004 Tar Tests specified in 

BS 76 

Cut back bitumen 


BS 3690 : Part 1 


1 per source Sampling to comply with 

BS 76 

1 per source Sampling to comply with 

BS 3690 : Part 1 

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Series 2400 

2401 Masonry cement Required 

(BS EN 413-1) 



Chloride content Monthly Required Test to be carried out by 

2402 Sand Required per 

2403 Water Tests specified in 

consignment 

(BS EN 13139) 



test certificate 

Chloride content Monthly Test to be carried out by 

BS EN 1008 

2404 Mortar admixtures Required 

(BS EN 934-3) 

2405 Lime Required 

(BS EN 459-1) 

2406 Bricks 



test certificate 

Clay 

(Soluble salt content 

Efflorescence 

Compressive strength 

Water absorption Initial 

rate of suction ) 

(BS 3921/TRL Report 

447) 

Calcium silicate Required (BS 187) 

2407 Blocks 

Concrete 

Required 

(BS 6073-1/BS EN 

772-2) 

2410 

2411 

Concrete 


Wire/fabric 

Bars 

Ready mixed mortars 

Mortars 


Appendix A1 of 

BS EN 10521-1 

1 set of tests per mix 

Required 

(BS 6073 :Part 1) 

Required 

(BS EN 10088-1) 

Required 

(BS 6744) 

Required 

(BS 4721) 

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Series 2500 

2501 

Materials for corrugated steel 

buried structures exceeding 

900 mm clear span or internal 

diameter 

Type approval applies 

Steel components 

Zinc coating 

Protective coating 

Paved invert system 

2502 Materials for reinforcing 

elements, prefabricated facing 

and capping units, and 

washers 

Carbon steel strip 

Required as 

appropriate to the 

standard or 

specification listed 

in the type 

approval 

Certificate 

Required 

(BS 1449: Part 1.1 

or BS EN 10025-1 

and 

BS EN 10025-2) 


Certification applies 


Certification applies 

Silicon content and 

mechanical properties to 

be stated on the 

certificate 

Stainless steel strip 

Required 

(BS EN 10029, 

10048, 10051, 

10258 and 10259) 

Mechanical properties to 

be stated on the 

certificate 

Reinforcing bar for anchor 

elements 

Required 

(BS 4449) 

Tests scheduled under 

Clauses 1717 and 1909 

are required for welding 

and galvanizing of 

anchor 

elements 

Materials for fasteners 


Required 

(BS EN 10088-1) 

(BS EN ISO 

3506-1 and 3506- 

2) 

Bolts, screws and nuts 

Required 

(BS EN ISO 898, 

4016, 4018, 4034) 

Tests scheduled under 

Clause 1909 are required 

for hot dip galvanizing 

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Series 2500 

2503 Materials for pocket type 

reinforced brickwork 

retaining wall structures 

Clay bricks 

(Soluble salt content 

Efflorescence 



Initial rate of suction) 

(BS 3921/TRL 

Report 447) (N) 

1 set of tests pertype 

of brick 

2504 

Environmental barriers 

Timber 



Concrete 

Brickwork 

Other Materials 

Barriers Sound absorption As required in 

Appendix 25/4 

Sound insulation 

2505 

2506 

Post foundations Loading test on site As required in 

Appendix 25/4 

Drainage structures/buried rigid pipes for drainage structures 

Pipes for drains and culverts having diameters or clear span exceeding 900 mm 

Vitrified clay 


scheme 

Concrete PC/SRC (Manufacturer’s test) See sub-Clause 2506.28 

Iron 

Corrugated steel (Manufacturer’s test) Type Approval Certificate 

and BBA Roads and 

Bridges Certificate apply 

150



Series 2600 

2601 Bedding mortar 

materials 


batch 

Certification in 

accordance with Clause 

2601 is required 

Bedding mortar Flow cone test Each batch † 

Flow between glass plates 

Laboratory tests 


Expansion test 


Elastic stability 

Flow cone test 


1 per source 

Each load 

Site control tests 

2604 Plastic coating to 

fencing 

posts, gates and 

ancillaries 

Required 

(BS 1722: Part 16) 

applicator is 

required 

Certification by powder 

manufacturer and coating 

2607 Granolithic concrete Testing to be in 

accordance with Clauses 

1702, 1703, 1707 and 

1710 

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Series 3000 

3001 General Inspection Reports as 

required in Appendix 30/1 

3005 Grass seeding, 

Rate of spread of fertilizer 


Wildflower seeding and 

metres 

turfing 

Rate of spread of seeding 


†† 

metres 

Chemical analysis of fertilizer 

1 per source 

Grass seed germination and purity 

1 per source and mix 

Required prior to 

† 

(Official Seed Testing Station 

variety 

sowing 

tests) 

1 Unless otherwise stated above, all sampling and testing in this Appendix shall be by the 

Contractor. 

2 Tests comparable to those specified in this Appendix will be necessary for any equivalent work, 

goods or materials proposed by the Contractor (See sub-Clause 105.4). 

3 (11/03) (N) indicates that a UKAS or equivalent accredited laboratory sampling and test report or 

certificate is required. 

4 Unless otherwise shown in this Appendix tests for work, goods or materials as scheduled under 

any one Clause are required for all such work, goods or materials in the Works. 

5 Cube strength tests are not required for concrete complying with Clause 2602. 

6 Unless otherwise shown in this Appendix test certificates for work, goods or materials as 

scheduled under any one Clause are required for all such work, goods or materials in the Works. 

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APPENDIX 1/6: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAMPLES TO THE PROJECT MANAGER 

Clause 

Sample Description 

Frequency of 

Delivery Location Comments 

No. or 

Sampling 

Series 

300 

Stained Timber Boarding 

One sample, at 

Project 

Provide all relevant 

commencement of 

Manager’s Site 

technical data sheets 

contract. 

Office 

associated with 

products. 

300 

Powder coated, galvanised 

One sample 

On site 

Sample length of fence 

steel railings panel 

1.85m high Semi Temporary 

Fencing to Japanese 

Knotweed areas 

400 Galvanised steel guard rail One sample On site Sample length of 

completed guard rail 

500 Various types of pipe One sample, at Project Site Office 

bedding, 

commencement of 

surround and backfill contract. 

600 Imported Fill Class 2 and 6 On site 

1100 Sample length of concrete One sample On site Sample length of path 

path 

2500 Reinforced Earth Retaining 

wall modular blockwork units 

and reinforcement grid. 

Gabions Retaining wall cage 

and facing stone 

One sample On site Sample of filled gabion 

with 

Cage, with 

facing 

2400 Rendered blockwork One sample On site Sample panel of 

rendered blockwork 

Notes: 

1 Samples comparable to those specified in this Appendix will be necessary for any equivalent work, 

goods or materials proposed by the Contractor (See sub-Clause 105.6). 

2 Unless otherwise shown in this Appendix samples of work, goods or materials as scheduled under any 

one Clause are required for all such work, goods or materials in the Works. 

3 Unless otherwise scheduled under Clause 2602 samples of concrete complying with that Clause are not 

required. 

4 (N) indicates UKAS or equivalent laboratory accreditation required for sampling. 

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APPENDIX 1/7: SITE EXTENT AND LIMITATIONS ON USE 

1.7.1 Extent of the Site 

The extent of the site is detailed on the drawings, in addition to the site boundary, the site will 

have areas where Japanese knotweed is present. Areas outside the boundaries indicated that are 

needed for the Contractor to comply with the requirements of Appendix 1/17, including advance 

warning signs, shall not be used by the Contractor without the prior written approval of the owner 

and/or tenant and the Project Manager. A copy of any agreement with owner and/or tenant is to 

be given to the Project Manager & Council prior to the use of such an area. 

1.7.2 Japanese Knotweed On site 

A Japanese knotweed survey and management plan have been completed for the site. 

The Japanese knotweed has been identified on the site and its location marked on the 

drawings. 

Under Schedule 9 of the Wildlife Order (NI) 1985, it is an offence to plant or cause it to grow in the 

wild. It places a duty of care to prevent the further spread to adjacent land, for example, if the 

canes or rhizomes where cut / excavated and removed from the site, resulting in its further 

spread, which could happen in the proposed phase development of this site. 

It is currently subject to a control programme, to eradicate it from the site. If the 

Japanese knotweed spreads, as a result of the Phase 3 construction stage, by the 

contractor or their subcontractors, the appointed contractor will be liable for the costs 

associated with controlling any new infestations on the site, until it is eradicated. 

1.7.3 Japanese Knotweed management plan 

Fence off Japanese knotweed 

All identified Japanese knotweed stands, should be fenced off immediately (refer to 

Drawing GA/03), to reduce the risk of vehicles spreading the plant. As the rhizomes can 

extend up to 7 m from the parent plant, the fencing should incorporate a 10 m buffer 

zone. Signage should be erected along the length of the buffer zone fence, informing 

the public and contractors that this is an exclusion zone. 

Use of wheel wash 

All plant and machinery used on site during the restoration works, or which comes into 

contact with soils on site, should go through a wheel wash on entering and exiting the 

site. 

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1.7.4 Excavation and sealing of isolated Japanese Knotweed Areas 

Isolated areas of Japanese knotweed shall be excavated out at the start of the works to 

facilitate construction of the works. All excavated materials from these areas will be 

disposed of on site within the fenced off areas of Japanese Knotweed. 

1.7.5 Limitations on the Use of Site 

1.7.5.1 The Contractor shall comply with all statutory regulations with regard to: 

• Bunding of oil storage. 

• Bunded area for fuelling of plant. 

• Run-off from compound 

• Chemical toilets 

• Collecting and disposal of waste from site (i.e. netted skips, no burning of any materials on 

site, etc) 

1.7.5.2 In addition, the Contractor shall make provision for carrying out work, outside the site as required 

under the Contract, for example Temporary Traffic Management (Appendix 1/17), including 

internal roads within cemetery necessary for the installation, maintenance and removal of 

advance signs, cones and road markings, surface street lighting and the like. 

1.7.5.3 The site should be used solely for the construction and maintenance of the Works. 

1.7.5.4 The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the Special Requirements in relation to Statutory Bodies and 

others listed in the Conditions of Contract. 

1.7.5.5 The Contractor shall not use an area of land with a temporary access for any purpose other than that 

for which the right was granted. 

1.7.5.6 Prior to the commencement of the Works the Contractor together with the Project Manager and 

Council Staff shall carry out a joint inspection of the site and existing cemetery access roads and 

paths and all actionable defects shall be recorded. 

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APPENDIX 1/7: SITE EXTENT AND LIMITATIONS ON USE (CONTINUED) 

1.7.5.7 The Contractor shall ensure that all areas of land, which have been temporarily occupied, are 

reinstated to the satisfaction of the affected landowner, occupier and the relevant Authorities. The 

Contractor shall supply a written confirmation from each landowner to his office. 

1.7.5.8 Vehicular and pedestrian access must be maintained at all times to all areas of the cemetery 

outside the Contract site area. 

1.7.5.9 The Contractor shall make provision for carrying out work around areas where Japanese 

knotweed is present , as shown on drawings as per extent of site details, as access in the 

proximately to these areas will be limited. 

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APPENDIX 1/8: OPERATIVES FOR THE PROJECT MANAGER 

1.8.1 The Contractor shall allow for an unskilled labourer to be available for the use of the Engineer to 

allow him to carry out his duties. 

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APPENDIX 1/9: CONTROL OF NOISE AND VIBRATION 

1.9.1 The Contractor's attention is drawn to the Special Requirements in relation to noise control as appended 

to the Conditions of Contract and to item 1.9.4 and to ‘Quiet Times’ referred to Appendix 1/13 below. 

1.9.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for deciding whether to seek the Local Authorities formal consent to 

his proposed methods of work and the steps he proposes in order to minimise noise. 

1.9.3 The Contractor shall also comply with the general recommendations set out in BS 5228 Code of Practice 

for Noise Control on Construction and Open Sites. 

1.9.4 The normal working hours shall be Monday to Friday between 0800 hours and 1800 hours, with no 

working on Sundays, public and/or bank holidays. Exceptionally, consent for work outside normal 

working hours may be given after any necessary consultation. Seven days notice is required from the 

Contractor when seeking such consent. 

1.9.5 Mitigation Measures for Construction Works 

BS5228 includes a number of guidelines and recommendation, which are considered appropriate, and of 

good working practice for all construction contracts. These are summarised below. 

General Measures 

The contractor should take note of the control measures for relevant plant listed in BS5228 and apply the 

appropriate measures where practicable, including temporary screening or enclosure of noisy plant, 

control of “on times” for noisy plant, and positioning of plant as far as possible from noise sensitive 

locations and properties. Also: 

• use of good, well maintained plant and where possible new plant manufactured under recent EC 

guidelines for manufacturers. 

• Substitution of unsuitable plant. 

• Maintenance of silencers and moving components. 

Screening 

At locations where extensive earthworks, for example, might result in an exceeding of EHO limits, the 

contractor should endeavour to sequence operations such that spoil mounds are located in positions 

where near sited dwellings are adequately screened from ongoing excavations. Some static machinery 

may require occasional screening. Such measures can be best assessed during the contract by 

monitoring. 

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APPENDIX 1/9: 

CONTROL OF NOISE AND VIBRATION (Continued) 

Monitoring 

Given the limited impact it would not be appropriate to require regular noise monitoring of the site. 

However occasional measurement of noise levels generated using a Type 2 or better sound level meter 

should be conducted to check on the continuing impact of the works. 

Responsible Person 

It is often recommended that the appropriate party should appoint or delegate a responsible person who 

will be present on site and who will be willing to answer an act upon queries from the local public. 

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APPENDIX 1/10(A): STRUCTURES TO BE DESIGNED BY THE CONTRACTOR 

The earth retaining structures shown in outline in the drawings 073030/GA/14 to 21 and in elevation on 

drawings 073030/GA/22 and 23 shall be designed and constructed by the contractor. 

The retaining walls shall have a natural looking grey colour finish such as Acheson and Glover Anchor 

Landmark Basalt blocks or equal and approved. 

The gabion cages shall be faced with Donegal Sandstone, in dry random rubble coursing. 

The front face of the crib walls shall be designed and constructed to contain pockets of top soil in which 

plants can take root over the whole front face of the wall. 

The retaining wall system selected for each section shall not take up an extent of land take that will 

cause a reduction in the area and dimensions shown on the drawings for any of the other facilities that 

make up the works shown on the drawings including roads, graveplots, paths, headstone foundations, 

buildings, access areas, planting areas and landscape areas and existing areas that are to be 

maintained. Where the selected retaining wall system is located adjacent to a graveplot or planting aarea 

the contractor must demonstrate that graves can be dug adjacent to the wall without compromising the 

stability and safety of the wall or the excavation. 

(1) Gabion Retaining Wall 

Gabion Retaining Wall - see Drawing No. 073030/GA/12, to 23 and 33, layout and details of gabion 

retaining wall structure and associated works encompassed by the “Designated Outline” 

The Contractor’s designer for the gabion retaining wall will be required to provide a certificate from his 

insurer indicating that he has a minimum of £3,000,000.00 Professional Indemnity Insurance cover in 

respect of the design of this gabion retaining wall. 

The Contractor and his designer will be required to enter into a collateral warranty of the Employer’s 

choosing) with the Employer in regard to the design of the works. 

Further details of design requirements and specifications are given in Appendix 6/10. 

(2) Reinforced Earth Retaining Walls 

Reinforced Earth Retaining Block Walls - see Drawing No. 073030/GA/12, to 23 and 33 for location, 

layout and details of reinforced earth retaining walls and associated works encompassed by the 

“Designated Outline” 

The Contractor’s designer for the reinforced earth retaining walls will be required to provide a certificate 

from his insurer indicating that he has a minimum of £3,000,000.00 Professional Indemnity Insurance 

cover in respect of the design of the reinforced slopes. 

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The Contractor and his designer will be required to enter into a collateral warranty (of the Employer’s 


Further details of design requirements and specifications are given in Appendix 25/2 

(3) Crib Retaining Walls 

Crib Retaining Wall - see Drawing No. 073030/GA/12, to 23 and 33. for location, layout and details of 

Crib retaining wall structure and associated works encompassed by the “Designated Outline” 

The front face of the crib walls shall be designed and constructed to contain pockets of top soil in which 

plants can take root over the whole front face of the wall. 

The Contractor’s designer for the crib walls wall will be required to provide a certificate from his insurer 

indicating that he has a minimum of £3,000,000.00 professional indemnity insurance cover in respect of 

the design of this gabion retaining wall. 

The Contractor and his designer will be required to enter into a collateral warranty (of the Employer’s 


Further details of design requirements and specifications are given in Appendix 6/10 

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APPENDIX 1/11: STRUCTURES TO BE DESIGNED BY THE CONTRACTOR 

The structural elements and other features to be designed by the Contractor are as listed below 

Concrete Stairs and Steps 

The stairs shall be of cast in situ or precast concrete construction. The contractor shall be responsible for 

the design of the steps including the foundations. 

The steps shall be designed and constructed to comply with BS 5395-1:2010 Code of Practice for the 

design of Stairs with Straight Stairs and Winders. 

Minimum requirements for the stairs are shown in drawing no. 073030/GA/34. 

Ramps 

Ramps shall comply with the requirements fo BS 8300:2009 Design of Buildings and their approaches to 

meet the needs of disabled people. The ramps shall be of cast in situ or precast concrete construction. 

The contractor shall be responsible for the design of the ramps including the foundations. 

Minimum requirements for the ramps are shown in drawing no. 073030/GA/34. 

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APPENDIX 1/12: SETTING OUT AND EXISTING GROUND LEVELS 

1.12.1 The locations of known points to be used for setting out purposes will be identified on site. 

1.12.2 The Contractor should note that the levels indicated on the Drawings are to Belfast Ordnance Datum. The 

Contractor shall set up a bench mark on site in agreement with the Project Manager. 

1.12.3 All contractors are advised to visit the site during the tender period (i.e. by appointment with the Employer) 

to fully acquaint themselves with the layout/topography of the site, and any restrictions with regard to 

ingress/egress to the site and restrictions within working area of the site. 

1.12.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for setting out all work and no kerbs, concrete, or bituminous material 

shall be laid until the Contractor has satisfied himself that the finished surface shall have sufficient falls to 

prevent water from ponding. The setting out may be checked by the Project Manager and any defect shall 

be rectified at the Contractor’s expense. 

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APPENDIX 1/13: PROGRAMME OF WORKS 

1 The Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager three copies of a Construction Programme in 

the form of a bar chart approved by the Project Manager after the acceptance of the Tender and 

before he commences work on Site. It shall show the level of detail appropriate to each stage of the 

Works and all activities and restraints each of which shall be given a short title. All events shall be 

numbered and annotated with earliest and latest event dates. 

At the time of submission of the programme the contractor shall also provide a mass-haul diagram 

showing his intended earthworks movements and locations 

2 It shall cover all activities and delivery to Site of materials. No work shall start until the programme 

has been approved by the Project Manager. 

2 The Contractor shall record progress on the programme fortnightly in a manner approved by the 

Project Manager and submit the marked up programme to the Project managers representative 

for approval prior to site progress meeting along with a detailed site progress report. 

4 The programme shall be re-drawn on the instructions of the Project Manager should any 

circumstances arise which substantially alter the existing programme. Three copies of any 

revised programme shall be submitted to the Project Manager for approval. 

5 The approval of any programme by the Project Manager will neither effect the Contract Date of 

completion nor relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities to complete the Works by this date. 

6 The Contractor’s programme shall take into account the following constraints: 

• Constructing 1.85m high fencing around areas with Japanese knotweed as shown on the 

drawings before any other works can start. 

• Excavating out the area of Japanese knotweed indicated on the drawing and its disposal in 

a hoarded area 

• Keeping all existing cemetery footpaths and roads outside the site extent open at all times. 

• Maintaining access within the existing cemetery site at all times for Derry City Council 

staff, as necessary 

• All public, bank and trade holidays. 

• Restrictions on site working hours, including ‘Quite Times’ on site during burials, see 7 

below for further details. 

• Traffic safety and management including notice requirements. 

• All other statutory notification periods 

• Work to privately and publicly owned services and supplies 

• Trials, tests and demonstrations prior to work items. 

• Compliance with technical approval procedures in relation to structures designed by the 

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Contractor, 

• including awaiting approvals, resubmissions and modifications. 

• Restrictions on site access in the proximately of areas with Japanese Knotweed as 

detailed in Appendix 1/7. 

• Submission by the Contractor of Road Restraint Systems for acceptance, including 

awaiting acceptance and resubmission. 

7 The Contractor may be require to cease all noisy operations while burials are being undertaken at 

the cemetery (i.e. operations generating noise levels in excess of 60dB). The Contractor shall 

keep accurate records of any such ‘Quite Times’ and have these countered signed by Council 

staff who are attendant at the burials. Payment for any such ‘Quite Times’ will not be paid without 

evidence of such countered signed records. 

8 The level of detail shown on the programme should be not less than the following: 

LEVEL 1: Within 21 days after acceptance of Tender and any subsequent revision. 

- Site Setup 

- Bulk Earthworks 

- Foundations 

- Roads Works 

- Concrete Paths 

- Fencing, guard rails 

- Production of all fabrication drawings 

- Retaining Structures 

- Reinforced concrete structures 

- Masonry works 

- Safety Fences 

- Topsoiling & Seeding 

- Finishes 

- Site drainage 

- M&E Services 

- Traffic Management Measures 

LEVEL 2: At least four weeks before the commencement of any item of work: 

For each structure: 

- Earthworks 

• Foundations 

• Concrete works 

• Masonry 

- Road works 

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• As for Level 1 but intervals not exceeding 200 m and including lighting, signing, 

soiling and seeding, road marking, cabling, etc. 

- All public alterations or additions to privately and publicly owned services and supplies. 

LEVEL 3: 

Any further breakdown of items and other details as may be required. 

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APPENDIX 1/14: MONTHLY STATEMENTS 

The payment applications submitted to the Derry City Council in accordance with the Conditions of 

Contract by the Contractor shall, whenever dealing with matters covered by the Bills of Quantities, be set 

out under Part and Section headings similar to those in the Bills of Quantities and shall separately 

identify each item and specify quantity, unit, rate and value. Items not described in Bills of Quantities but 

appropriate for inclusion as measured work shall be shown at the end of the relevant section or under 

section headings as appropriate indicating quantity, unit rate and value. In respect of all other matters 

referred to in the Conditions of Contract the Contractor shall separately show in the statement quantities, 

units and rates of goods and/or materials and also details of any other matters to which he considers 

himself entitled. The Contractor shall allow the Council to inspect 

invoices for goods or materials included in the statement as may be required. 

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APPENDIX 1/16: PRIVATELY AND PUBLICLY OWNED SERVICES AND SUPPLIES 

1 The Contractor shall, before commencing operations on the site give notice to the Derry City 

Council, NIE, DOE and BT, Virgin Media, Water Service, Roads Service – Street lighting, etc and 

obtain information as to any electric power cables, water mains, sewers, and telephone cables 

which may be under, or over, or adjacent to the site. The Contractor shall also, before 

commencing operations on site, obtain any further information that the Employer may have in this 

connection. He shall observe such regulations and precautions as are required to avoid damage 

to the services and injury to workmen, members of the public or Council staff. 

2 The Contractor shall make arrangements with the Statutory Undertakers and others concerned, 

for the co-ordination of his work with all work which needs to be done by them or their Contractors 

concurrently with the Works. Compliance with the statutory periods of notice does not relieve the 

Contractor of his obligations 

3 Private services to individual properties, buildings, offices, etc have not been shown on the 

Drawings. The Contractor shall make arrangements with the Statutory Undertakers, Derry City 

Council and others concerned for the phasing of all necessary disconnections and diversion of 

private services affected by the Works. 

4 Disconnected services shall be removed by the Contractor only with the prior consent of the 

Authority concerned. 

5 The names and addresses of the authorities serving in the locality are listed below. 

BT 

NI Water 

(Water Mains, Sewers) 

DOE(NI), Roads 

Service(Road Drainage 

& Street Lighting) 

NIE 

BT Exchange, Irish Street, 

T 02871 34 8623 

Waterside, Londonderry, BT47 F 028 7134 1087 

3SH 

1a Belt Road, Altnagelvin, 

T 02871 312221 

Londonderry 

F 02871310330 

Londonderry Section Office T 02871321600 

NIE Local Office 

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APPENDIX 1/16: PRIVATELY AND PUBLICLY OWNED SERVICES AND SUPPLIES (CONTINUED) 

6 Services and Supplies Affected by the Works 

Service 

Authority/Owner 

NI Water 

Description Requirements Group 

Foul & Connection of new foul and storm drainage A 

storm system to existing combined sewers. 

drainage 

Protection during the works. 

A 

NI Water Water mains Connection of new water main to existing 

water main. 

A 


A 

NIE 

Electricity 

Connection of new buildings to existing 

A 

supply 

electricity supply. 


A 

Key :- 

A 

B 

C 

D 

E 

Work expected to be completed before the commencement of the Works. 

Work required after commencement of the Works which does not require prior work by 

the Contractor. 

Work required after commencement of the Works which does require prior work by the 

Contractor. 

Work expected to be in progress at the commencement of the Works. 

Work to be wholly undertaken by the Contractor 

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APPENDIX 1/17: 

TRAFFIC SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT 

1. Traffic safety and management requirements 

1.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for traffic safety and management and associated work both 

within and beyond the site extents, as described in Clause 117NI and Clause 104NI (Appendix A: 

Scheme 12A), of the Specification for Highway Works and Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual, 

and Code of Practice for ‘Safety at Street Works and Road Works’ and the following: - 

1.2 The Contractor shall submit his proposals, inclusive of risk assessment and method statements 

for traffic safety and management to the Project Manager & Derry City Council not less than 4 

weeks before the Contractor wishes to implement them. The Contractor shall organise a meeting 

with the Project Manager & Derry City Council to discuss his proposals; this meeting shall take 

place not less than 2 weeks before the Contractor wishes to implement his proposals. The 

Contractor shall take all comments of the Project Manager & Derry City Council on board and 

amend his plans, as appropriate. No works on site shall commence until the traffic 

management proposals have been submitted and discussed with the Project Manager & 

Derry City Council. The agreed proposals shall then be fully implemented. 

1.3 The Contractor shall ensure that delays to the Cemetery users are kept to a minimum at all times. 

1.4 The Project Manager or the Supervisor may stop any works not properly signed in accordance 

with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual or Code of Practice for ‘Safety at Street Works and 

Road Works’ and all the costs and expense thereby incurred shall be borne by the Contractor. 

1.5 The Contractor shall provide the Project Manager & Derry City Council with an After Hours 

Emergency contact telephone number. 

1.6 The Contractor is responsible for traffic safety and management and associated work including 

design and the following: 

(i.) 

Details of phasing of the works. 

(ii.) 

Drawings showing traffic management details including as appropriate:- 

a. Position of traffic signs, maintenance and inspection cones etc. 

b. Width of lanes. 

c. Working area. 

d. Safety zones. 

e. Advance traffic signing of approaches to work. 

f. Crossover(s) 

g. Running lanes for emergency vehicles. 

h. Pedestrian facilities 

i. Site access/egress and haul routes if required (See Appendix 1/19) 

k. Any further information, which is considered appropriate. 

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1.7 The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the need to assess the risks and develop and operate safe 

working practices when vehicles and plant are reversing on Site, whether or not they are on part 

of the highway. Rule 129 of The Highway Code 1993 is relevant but the Contractor’s practices 

and procedures should take account of the different conditions, which will obtain on Site. 

The responsibilities of the Traffic Safety and Control Officer and of his nominated deputy shall 

also include the following matters: 

(1) Monitoring, with the assistance of sufficient mobile personnel and of sufficient other 

suitable and appropriate aids, the flow of traffic within the area and within the period 

defined for the operation of the vehicle recovery service; 

(2) (11/08) Ensuring that, within 5 minutes of notification of the occurrence of an incident, 

as defined below, resulting in stationary vehicle(s) on a highway open to the public, 

the incident is reported to the vehicle recovery service; 

(3) Recording and logging all incidents and all movements of recovery vehicles and, 

when called, all movements of the emergency services. For the purposes of this 

Appendix, an “incident” is defined as a shed load, vehicle breakdown, vehicle 

abandonment or traffic accident, whether or not the latter involves personal injury. 

2. Maintenance requirements 

2.1 The Contractor will be responsible for the maintenance of all roads (including crossovers) both 

within and beyond the site extents as described in Appendix 1/7.The Contractor will be required to 

give access to the Derry City Council to carry out any necessary duties. 

3. Notice requirements 

3.1 Notice required by the Council in order to arrange for: 

(i) amending or making traffic orders: 4 weeks 

(ii) authorising of non-prescribed signs: 4 weeks 

(iii) authorising temporary traffic arrangements: 2 weeks 

(iv) moving signs to be compatible with the state of the Works: 1 week 

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4. Highways, Private Roads and other ways affected by the Works 

Description Predicted 

24 hr 

AADT 

Speed 

Limit 

(mph) 

Type(s) of 

Traffic 

Control 

Special 

Facilities 

Whether to be kept 

open or closed 

Cemetery 

NA 

5 Mph 

None 

To Be Kept Open At 

Roads 

All Times 

To Be Kept Open At 

Public 

Unknown 

30mph 

All Times 

Roads 

Highways including footpaths, cycle tracks and bridleways, described above are one responsible : 

Authority Department of the Regional Development for (NI), Roads Service, Northern 

Division 

Address County Hall, Castlerock Road, COLERAINE, BT42 1QG 

Tel No 028 70341300 

5. Driver information signs at roadworks 

5.1 The Contractor shall provide adequate advance warning information signs prior to the 

implementation or amendment of any traffic management arrangements. All signing proposals 

shall be subject to approval by the RSTS, Coleraine. 

6. Additional requirements 

General 

6.1 Cones to be used at tapers and longitudinally on the Lonemoor Road should have a minimum 

height of 1000 mm. 

6.2 All signs, which will be required to remain in place overnight, shall have retro-reflective faces in 

accordance with BS EN 1463-2:2000. 

6.3 Road danger lamps (Steady State) shall comply with BS 3143 and shall be used throughout the 

scheme. Where the Contractor chooses to use flashing lamps they shall comply with BS 3143 

except that the flashing rate for these lamps shall be within the range 120 -150 flashes per 

minute. The minimum luminous intensity of the lamps shall be 0.5 candela for steady lamps, 1.0 

candela for ripple lamps at their peak and 1.5 candela for flashing lamps at their peak 

6.4 The Contractor shall keep clean and legible at all times all traffic signs, road markings, lamps, 

barriers and traffic control signals and he shall position, reposition, cover or remove them as 

necessitated by the progress of the Works. The Contractor shall inspect the Site Traffic TM 

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(signage and coning) a minimum of 3 times a day to ensure legible and a written record of the 

daily inspection route shall be mentioned throughout the duration of the Contract. 

6.5 The delivery, erection and removal of signs, lamps, cones etc shall be undertaken by trained 

competent operatives who shall wear approved reflective clothing. Details of relevant 

qualifications and training received by the Contractor’s Traffic Management Staff must be 

submitted for review at the time of submission (refer to Section 1.2 above). 

7.6 All site vehicles shall be fitted with roof mounted flashing or rotating lamps. Hazard-warning lights 

will not be a permitted alternative. 

7.7 All Employees and Sub-Contractors shall at all times whilst on the site wear approved reflective 

or fluorescent clothing. 

7.9 The Contractor shall not commence any work, which affects the public, or cemetery, roads until all 

traffic safety measures necessitated by the work are fully operational. 

7.12 The Contractor shall when preparing his traffic management submission, consider the information 

contained in the following documents: 

• TA 23/99 Short Duration stops on Trunk Roads (including motorways) for Inspection 

purposes – traffic hazards, 

• TA 6/80 Traffic Signs and Safety Measures for Minor Works on Minor Roads, 

• TD 14/83 Amd No 1July 1984 Signing for Traffic Management at Certain Major Road 

Work Sites, 

• TRMM/9/85 Trunk Road Management and Maintenance Notices & Traffic Management if 

Roadworks (other than Contraflow) on the Departments Motorways and all purpose 

Trunk Roads. 

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APPENDIX 1/18: TEMPORARY DIVERSIONS OF TRAFFIC 

1 Short term temporary traffic diversions will not be permitted on the Lonemoor Road but may be 

acceptable within the Cemetery subject to Council approval, normal notice period outlined above 

will apply. 

APPENDIX 1/21: INFORMATION BOARDS 

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APPENDIX 1/23: RISKS TO HEALTH & SAFETY FROM MATERIALS AND SUBSTANCES 

1 Restrictions In Relation To Traffic Management Measures 

a. Refer to Appendix 1/17. 

2 Restrictions In Relation To Working Practices 

a. Refer to Appendix 1/9 and 1/17. 

3 Measures To Be Taken To Protect Members Of The Public 

a. Refer to Appendix 1/17 and Health and Safety Executive Guidance Note HSG151 - 

Protecting the public. 

4 Monitoring to be undertaken by Contractor 

Substances Hazardous To Health 

In this Clause “substance hazardous to health” has the same meaning as in: 

a. Regulation 2 of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (Northern 

Ireland) 2003 (COSHH(NI)). 

b. Regulation 2 of the Control of Lead at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 

(CLAW(NI)). 

c. Regulation 2 of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 

(CAW(NI)). 

d. A substance hazardous to health shall only be used or generated in or about the Works 

where specified in the Contract or with the consent of the Project Manager. 

e. Where any substance hazardous to health is so used or generated the Contractor shall 

provide the Project Manager: 

i 

a copy of the assessment of the risks created by the use of that substance as 

required by Regulation 6 of the COSHH(NI) Regulations, Regulation 4 of the 

CLAW(NI) Regulations or Regulation 5 of the CAW(NI) Regulations as appropriate; 

and 

ii 

details of the measures to be taken to prevent or adequately control the exposure 

of those working with or those who may be affected by the substance as required 

by Regulation 7 of the COSHH(NI) Regulations, Regulations 5-16 of the CLAW(NI) 

Regulations or Regulations 7-18 of the CAW(NI) Regulations as appropriate. 

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iii 

the information required in (i) and (ii) above shall be provided to the Project 

Manager at least 14 days prior to the use of or incorporation into the Works of 

substances hazardous to health or where appropriate at the 

commencement of the Works where this is less than 14 days. 

iv 

In addition to anything required to be done by the Contractor by or under the 

Conditions of Contract or any relevant legislation, the Contractor shall implement 

the requirements described in Appendix 1/23 to prevent, control or monitor 

exposure of members of the public to any substance hazardous to health used or 

generated in or about the Works. 

f. If the Contractor proposes to use or generate any substance hazardous to health which has not 

been specified in the Contract, or proposes under the Clause 104 to substitute for goods or 

material so specified equivalent alternative goods or material which is classified as a substance 

hazardous to health then. The Contractor shall inform the Project Manager of the measures he 

proposes to take to assess the risks to the health of members of the public and to monitor and 

prevent or control any such risk. 

g. The Contractor shall, in relation to work with any substance hazardous to health, advise the 

Project Manager the information, instruction, training and supervision to be provided for the 

Contractor’s employees and any other person with reason to enter the area in which the hazard 

exists, and the provisions to be made for monitoring their health. 

h. Where the measures referred to in sub-Clause e(ii) of this Clause necessitate the use of 

protective clothing or other safety apparatus the Contractor shall: 

i. provide the Project Manager and his staff with sufficient suitable items of such protective clothing 

and other safety apparatus so far as they are not otherwise supplied under Appendix 1/1; 

ii 

arrange for the proper storage, maintenance and, if necessary, regular testing and 

replacement of the items provided to the Project Manager and his staff; and 

iii 

arrange for appropriate training or instruction for the Project Manager and his staff in the 

use of such items. 

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APPENDIX 1/24 : QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 

1. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 

The Contractor shall institute a quality management system generally complying with BE EN ISO 9002 

1994 incorporating as a minimum the following aspects: 

a. Objectives 

b. Organisation & Staff Responsibilities Organisation Chart 

Staff profiles and responsibilities Delegation 

Lines of Command and Communication 

b. Works Procedures Administrative Procedures 

Control of Documents 

Control of subContractors 

Lists of Methods Statements 

Ordering and monitoring materials 

Control of Temporary Works 

Control of Temporary Traffic Management 

Liaison with third parties including police 

Liaison with service authorities 

Liaison with Landowners and Local Communities 

Dealing with complaints 

QA audits and responsibilities 

Non-Conformances 

Pollution Control 

Environmental Management (Refer to Section 2) 

Supervision of construction 

c. Method Statements For every construction procedure 

d. Check Lists For every construction procedure 

e. Inspection and Testing Materials Records 

Materials Testing 

Inspection Plans 

f. Quality review Quality Review 

Quality Audits 

Quality Records 

g. Health and Safety Control 

Audits 

The quality management system shall be described in a Quality Plan that shall be submitted to the 

Engineer (refer to Section 3 of this Appendix). 

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Method Statements and Check Lists must be prepared for every construction operation and submitted to 

the Engineer for comment no later than 10 days prior to commencement of any associated work or activity. 

Hold points must be identified to allow for checking and material testing at appropriate points. Where 

required hold points must be inserted to allow the Engineers representative to check materials and the 

Works. Work may not proceed until the Engineers Representative has given his consent to proceed. 

The Contractor must identify an individual to act as resident Quality Manager on site. This need not be a 

full time appointment but adequate time must be allowed for his activities. Independent Audits covering 

Quality and Health and Safety from their office based staff are to take place at monthly intervals as a 

minimum. 

2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 

The Contractor shall institute and maintain, during the construction of the Works and environmental 

management system. This shall define the responsibilities, practices and procedures provided for 

environmental management and shall form part of the Quality Management Plan as detailed in this 

Appendix 1/24 of the Specification. 

It shall be developed to avoid wherever possible environmental accidents and pollution to encourage 

reduced consumption of resources, to restrict the production of waste and to promote good relationships 

with the relevant authorities. Commitments made regarding mitigation, their implementation and 

subsequent monitoring shall be recorded. 

Notwithstanding any other requirements of the Contract, the Environmental Management System shall: 

a. Include site specific Method Statements for all operations where there is a risk of 

environmental damage. These shall show how the proposed methods of construction 

shall restrict impacts on the environment, and how contingency plans and emergency 

procedures shall limit damage caused by accidents, spillage or any other unforeseen 

events. The Method Statements shall include notification procedures to the relevant 

authorities; 

b. Ensure that the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer details of the Environmental 

Management System and Method Statements for approval in advance of the 

construction of the Works. The Works shall not be commenced without such approval 

having being obtained in writing from the Engineer. 

c. The Contractor will liaise with the local community during the Contract. This shall 

include providing information about activities likely to give rise to nuisance, and a 

telephone number for complaints to be registered. A log of all complaints and follow up 

actions shall be kept and made available for inspection by the Engineer. 

3 SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION TO PROJECT MANAGER 

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The Quality Plan shall be submitted to the Engineer for his approval not later than 21 days after the 

Contract date. 

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APPENDIX 2/1: LIST OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES TO BE DEMOLISHED 

LOCATION DESCRIPTION DRAWING NO. REQUIREMENTS 

Hard 

Standing 

Areas on 

Site 

Demolition of existing hard standing 

area and associated access i.e 

access step and concrete wall 

See Drawing No. 

073030/GA/02 

Removal structures, 

including sub-structure 

walls, concrete floor slabs 

and foundations. All debris 

to be taken to tip off site. 

2.1.1 All tenderers are advised to visit the site during the tender period (i.e. by appointment with the 

Employer) to fully acquaint themselves with the layout/topography of the site, the form and 

content of the existing structures to be demolished and any restrictions with regard to 

ingress/egress to the site and restrictions within working areas. 

2.1.2 All existing structures are to be examined prior to demolition to establish their structural form. The 

contractor shall ensure that demolition of the existing structures is carried out in a planned and 

controlled sequence to avoid any uncontrolled collapse of the structures. 

2.1.3 Consideration must be given to Council personnel and members of the public working/living 

adjacent to structures to be demolished. 

2.1.4 A carefully planned method of removing existing masonry, concrete, etc must be enforced on site. 

2.1.5 The Principal Contractor is required to ensure that large sections of concrete, masonry, cladding, 

etc will not fall freely to the ground by employing a safe system of work. 

2.1.6 Damping down of structures to be demolished should be undertaken during demolition 

operations. Controlled demolition operations and dust monitoring to be carried out. 

2.1.7 Prior to works commencing; the Contractor is to carry out a careful survey to ensure that the 

demolition/site clearance operations will not cause harm to persons, or property, from harmful 

materials being spilled, or dispersed. 

2.1.8 The ground conditions and the presence of any contaminated soil has not been established. The 

Principal Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that contaminated ground is identified and 

treated in an appropriate manner to safeguard site operatives, members of the public and Council 

staff. The Project Manager shall be notified should any contaminated ground, or suspected 

contaminated ground, be uncovered on site. No suspected contaminated material will removed off 

site until permission to do so has been given by the Project Manager. 

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APPENDIX 2/2: FILLING OF TRENCHES AND PIPES. 

1. EXISTING TRENCHES MORE THAN ONE METRE FROM EXISTING BOUNDARY WALLS: 

Where the bottom of an existing drainage trench is below a critical level, (defined below) remove 

existing trench fill and backfill with grade 15 N/mm 2 concrete surround, the top of the concrete 

being not lower than the critical level. For the purpose of this clause the critical level is D mm 

lower than level of foundation bottom, D mm being equal to the horizontal distance of the near 

side of the trench from the wall, minus 150 mm. The Project Manager is to be informed by the 

Contractor in advance of trench excavation if this situation arises. The Contractor to allow in his 

rates for all temporary works and sequencing of the works to ensure that new, or any adjacent 

exiting foundation, are not undermined by these works (see also contract drawings for further 

details). 

2. EXISTING ABANDONED PIPES: 

Where existing pipes are uncovered on site or are abandoned due to the new works, existing 

pipes should be removed entirely back to their nearest manhole still in use unless noted otherwise 

by the Project Manager on site. The Project Manager shall be notified about any uncovered pipes 

prior to any works being carried out to them. 

APPENDIX 2/4 EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING 

1. The use of explosives and/or blasting shall not be allowed on site under any circumstances. 

APPENDIX 2/5: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. 

1. See appendix 1/23, special requirements in relation to hazards and other relevant sections of 

contract documents. 

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APPENDIX 3/1: FENCING, GATES AND STILES 

1. General 

All permanent and temporary fencing shall comply with Series 300 of the Specification for 

Highways Works unless otherwise stated in this Appendix. 

2. Temporary Fencing 

At the commencement of the Contract, the Contractor shall erect Temporary Fencing around the 

full site boundary, as indicated on the Contract Drawings and shall mainatain the fencing in place 

for the duration of the contract. The type of fencing to be used is weldmesh panel fencing. Posts 

shall be 38mm od steel tubing 2000mm long set in precast concrete feet 720*230*150 high at 

3500mm centres or embedded in the ground as required for stability. Panels shall be weldmesh 

75x300 appertures with 4.8mm dia wire and shall be 3500mm long and 2000mm high above 

ground level. The panels shall be securely welded to the posts and the posts shall be interlinked 

by two number fencing couplers. Gates shall be of the same specification and shall be integral 

with the fencing. All metal sections of the fence shall be hot dipped galvanised. 

3. Semi Permanent Fencing Around Japanese Knotweed Areas 

At the commencement of the Contract, the Contractor shall erect Semi Temporary Fencing 

around all the areas where Japanese Knotweed has been identified, as indicated on the Contract 

Drawings. The type of fencing shall be NK Fencing Ibex Eco Weldmesh panel system or 

approved equivalent. It shall have an installed height of 1.85m using 1850mm high x 3006mm 

wide, 4 No reinforcing beams, 200 x 50mm mesh size, 5mm diameter horizontal wires, 5mm 

diameter vertical wires having 22mm protruding panels. The posts shall be 60 x 40mm RHS 

intermediate fence posts. Maximum centres of posts: 3.050m. Set posts in hole 300 x 300 x 700 

deep completely filled with 20N concrete. The panels shall be fixed to the posts with 4 No NK 

Clamp Type 009 using twin M8 tamper-resistant bolts. The posts and fence shall be galvanized to 

BS EN ISO1461:2009 

4. Permanent Fencing 

Details of the locations and extent of the permanent fencing to be provided in this Contract are 

shown on the drawings. 

4.1 Railings 

Manufacturer: To be confirmed/manufactured by Main Contractor 

Drawing References: 83473 - 01, 02, 03, 04 & 05 

Railing Height above ground level: 1400 mm (although with a 50mm curved top to 

each post makes the overall height 1450mm) 

Material: Galvanised Mild Steel. All materials to be polyester powder coated Colour 

Black RAL 9005. 

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Posts: 60 x10mm thick at top reaching 125 x 10mm thick at the base 1900mm long 

approximately – as shown on the drawings, solid galvanised mild steel posts complete 

with rounded top and welded base plate 50 x 200 x 10mm thick to key into concrete 

foundation. Posts pre-drilled to accommodate 6 Nr. 20mm diameter solid horizontal 

bars. Posts set in 450 x 450 x 610mm deep mass concrete surround (although there 

will be an element of Contractor Designed solution for the foundations of posts linked to 

the Contractor Designed Retaining Walls. Posts at 1.0m centres. 

Straining posts: Posts as above, but complete with a 6 Nr double sets of circular 

receiving lugs welded to each post to receive 6 Nr 20mm diameter horizontals each 

side. Straining Posts set in an additional concrete foundation of 550 x 550 x 610 mm 

deep mass concrete surround. Posts at 4.0m centres. 

End Posts: As above with only 6 Nr single circular receiving lugs as shown on the 

drawings 

Horizontal Rails: 6 Nr 20 mm diameter solid galvanised mild steel rails. 

Method of setting posts: In concrete as described above and as shown on the drawings 

or as Contractor Designed i.e. set in concrete pipe work set in concrete as the retaining 

wall is constructed to accommodate posts after site measurements. 

Other requirements: No sharp edges on either posts or rails. Rails to be parallel to 

ground level and not stepped. Allow for all radii and curves on site. 

4. Timber Panel Fencing 

All as per Contract Drawings and relevant British Standards for Fencing. 

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APPENDIX 4/1 ROAD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN) 

1 Location 

1.1 Road Restraint Systems – Safety Barriers 

New road restraint systems – safety barriers and their associated terminal sections and 

anchorages - are required for this project. Details of the location of all new safety barriers to be 

installed on site as part of the permanent works are shown on the Contract Drawings. Details of 

the performance containment class and working width requirements are detailed in Schedule to 

this Appendix. All new road restraint systems installed on site shall conform to the requirements 

of DEM 55/03, the IRRRS (Interim Requirements for Road Restraint Systems, Revision 1) 

document and BS EN 1317. Only systems that have current Systems Approval with the 

Highways Agency will be permitted to be used on this Contract. 

1.2 Pedestrian Restraint Systems 

The location for pedestrian parapets and pedestrian guardrails are shown on the Contract 

Drawings 

2 Other Details: 

2.1 Safety Barriers, Terminals, Transitions and Crash Cushions 

• Requirements for safety barriers, terminals and transitions are as per the requirements of 

Clauses 401, 402 and 403. 

• Requirements for crash cushions are as per the requirements of Clauses 401 and 403. 

2.2 Vehicle Parapets Including Anchorages and Attachment Systems 

• Requirements for vehicle parapets are as per the requirements of Clauses 401 and 406. 

2.3 Pedestrian Restraint Systems 

• Requirements for pedestrian parapets and pedestrian guardrails - see also Table C.1 of 

BS 7818 

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APPENDIX 4/1 ROAD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN)(Continued) 

3 Testing 

All testing of restraint systems to be as per required with reference to Appendix 1/5, and comply 

with clauses within Series 400 of the SHW 

3.1 Destructive Testing 

• Provision of copies of certified reports of destructive tests and for supply of test 

Components should be forwarded to the Project Manager. 

3.2 Site Testing on Post Foundations 

• Requirements for site load tests on safety barrier, terminal, transition and crash cushion 

postfoundations are per the requirement of Clause 404. 

3.3 Inspection and Testing of Vehicle Parapet Posts 

• Requirements for inspection are as per the requirements of Clause 409. 

• Requirements for static testing of posts are as per the requirements of Clause 409. 

3.4 Site Testing on Anchorages in Drilled Holes 

• On site testing of anchorages in drilled hole to be as per clause 404 and 410 is the SHW. 

4 Schedule of Road Restraint Systems (Vehicle) 

See the tables on the following pages. 

For details of the Pedestrian Restraint System please see the Contract Drawings. 

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APPENDIX 4/1 ROAD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN) (Cont’d) 

Schedule of Road Restraint Systems (Vehicle and Pedestrian): 

Location 

Type of Road 

Restraint System 

(Preferred) 

Containment 

Performance 

Class 

Drawing 

Reference 

Road 1 verges Single Sided N2 GA/12 & GA/13 

(precise alignment 

t.b.c. on site) 

Minimum 

Set-back (m) 

Maximum Working 

Width 

Other 

Requirements 

or Comments 

0.6 W2; 0.8 m ASI A 

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APPENDIX 4/2: INFORMATION REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE OF ROAD 

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS TO BS EN 1317-1, BS EN 1317-2, BS EN 1317-3 AND DD 

ENV 1317-4 : 2002 

The Contractor shall submit the following supporting information demonstrating compliance with BS EN 

1317-1, BS EN 1317-2, BS EN 1317-3 and DD ENV 1317-4:2002 to the Project Manager for acceptance: 

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDISATION (CEN) COMPLIANCE 

Initial submission documents to be supplied for consideration of initial type test are as follows: 

1. Test report in accordance with BS EN 1317-1, clause 8 (and including any additional test data 

required under BS EN 1317-3, clauses 7.3 and 7.4 and DD ENV 1317-4:2002, clauses 7.3 and 7.4) 

2. Video/high speed film of test annotated showing date, test number and performance class. 

3. Still photographs of complete installation including anchorage points. 

4. Still photographs of vehicle before and after impact. 

5. Full drawings of tested items. 

6. Certification from the manufacturer that the item tested complies with drawings supplied. 

7. Certificate from test house accredited in accordance with the requirements of Series 400 (MCHW 

1.400). 

Additional information, which will be required on acceptance of initial type test prior to installation. 

8. Manufacturer’s specification. 

9. Installation drawings. 

10. Manufacturer’s installation instructions including foundation requirements and test methods to verify 

their performance. 

11. Manufacturer’s repair and maintenance manual. 

12. Certificate of compliance with the Quality Management Scheme 1 for the Manufacture of Fencing 

Components. 2 

13. Compliance with the Quality Management Sector Scheme 2 – Supply and Installation of Fences: 

(i) Section Scheme 2B for Vehicle Restraint Systems. 2 

14. Certificate of compliance for the Quality Managements Section Scheme 5 for the Fabrication and 

Installation of Bridge Parapets and Cradle Anchorages. 3 : 

(i) Section Scheme 5A for The Manufacture of Parapets for Road Restraint Systems; and 

(ii) Sector Scheme 5B for The Installation of Parapets for Road Restraint Systems. 

15. Nominal loads (direct forces, moments and co-existent shears) to be transferred from the parapet 

to the structure or foundation. 2&3 

Notes: 

1. All documents, which are not in English, will have to be translated. If they are in a language other 

than French or German the promoter will be required to supply a full translation. 

2. Items 12 and 13 are required for safety barrier systems and transitions. 

3. Items 14 and 15 are required for vehicle parapets. 

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APPENDIX 4/2: INFORMATION REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE OF ROAD RESTRAINT 

SYSTEMS TO BS EN 1317-1, BS EN 1317-2, BS EN 1317-3 AND DD ENV 1317-4 : 2002 

(CONTINUED) 

Sheet 1 of 4 

SUBMISSION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH BS EN 1317-1, BS EN 1317-2, BS EN 1317-3 AND DD ENV 1317-4:2002 

TYPE OF VEHICLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM: 

CONTAINMENT PERFORMANCE CLASS/PERFORMANCE LEVEL/PERFORMANCE CLASS (*): 

TEST REPORT NUMBER: (Test of ) 

TEST NUMBER: TEST DATE: (*) delete as appropriate 

COMPANY NAME: 

CONTACT: 

ADDRESS: 

Tel:/Fax:/E-mail: 

PRODUCT NAME: 

Initial submission documents to be supplied for consideration of Initial Type Test (ITT) 

Item Comment Item Received 

(Y or N) Date requested 

1 Test report In accordance with BS EN 1317-1, clause 8 (and including any additional test data - 

required under BS EN 1317-3, clause 7.3 and 7.4 and DD ENV 1317-4:2002, clause 

7.3 and 7.4) 

2 Video/high speed film Of test coverage as specified in relevant part of BS EN 1317 or DD ENV 1317- 

4:2002. 

Annotated showing date, test number and performance class. 

3 Still photographs Of complete installation including anchorage points. 

4 Still photographs Of vehicle before and after impact. 

5 Drawings Fully detailed drawings of tested item. 

6 Certification from the Confirming that the item tested complies with drawings supplied. 

manufacturer 

7 Confirmation from test 

house 

That the test conforms to the relevant requirements of BS EN 1317-1 (and including 

any additional test data required under BS EN 1317-2, BS EN 1317-3 and DD ENV 

1317-4:2002) 

Additional information, which will be required on acceptance of initial type test prior to installation 

8 System specification Manufacturer’s specification 

9 Installation details Manufacturer’s drawings 

10 Installation procedures Manufacturer’s installation instructions 

11 Maintenance Manual Manufacturer’s inspection, repair and maintenance instructions 

12 Certificate of compliance With the Quality Management Scheme 1 for Manufacture of Fencing Components. 2 

13 Certificate of compliance With the Sector Scheme 2B for the Supply and Installation of Fences Vehicle 

Restraint Systems. 2 

14 Certificate of compliance With the Quality Management Schemes 5 for the Fabrication and Installation of 

Bridge Parapets and Cradle Anchorages 3 . 

(i) Sector Scheme 5A for The Manufacture of Parapets for Road Restraint 

Systems; and 

(ii) Sector Scheme 5B for The Installation of Parapets for Road Restraint 

Systems. 

15 Support loads Nominal loads (direct loads, bending moments and shear forces) that have to be 

transferred from the vehicle restraint system to the support structure or foundation. 2 

Notes: 

1 All documents, which are not in English , will have to be translated. If they are in a language other than French or German the promoter will be require to supply a full 

translation. 

2 Items 12 and 13 are required for safety barrier systems and transition. 

3 Items 14 and 15 are required for vehicle parapets 

Signature: 

Name: 

Date: 

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SUBMISSION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH BS EN 1317-1, BS EN 1317-2 AND DD ENV 1317-4:2002 

TYPE OF VEHICLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM: Safety Barrier, Vehicle Parapet or Transition (*) 

CONTAINMENT PERFORMANCE CLASS/ LEVEL (*): 

TEST REPORT NUMBER: (Test of ) 

Test Type: (Primary/Complementary Test) (*) 


COMPANY NAME: 

CONTACT: 

ADDRESS: 


PRODUCT NAME: 

Specified Actual Satisfactory 

Compliance 

(Yes or No) 

BS EN 1317- Vehicle Details Impact Conditions 

1 Table 1 

Total vehicle mass (kg) 

Speed (kmh) 

Angle (degrees) 

………(±….) 

………(0, +7%) 

………(-1, +1.5) 

Centre of Gravity 

Vertical height (m) 

Longitudinal height (m) 

Lateral (m) 

………(± 10%) 

………(± 10%) 

± ……….. 

Model 

N/A 

BS EN Vehicle Restraint 

1317-2 System (VRS) 

clause 4.2 Behaviour 

BS EN 1317- Vehicle 

2 

Behaviour 

clause 4.3 

BS EN 1317- Installation 

2, 

clause 5.3.2 

BS EN 1317- 

2. 

Severity 

clause 4.4 Indicies 

BS EN 

1317-2, Photographic 

clause 5.6 coverage 

Figure 3 

Drawings 

1) the VRS shall contain and redirect the vehicle without breakage of principal 

longitudinal elements of the system 

2) No major part of the VRS shall become totally detached or present an undue 

hazard to other traffic, pedestrians or personnel in a work zone. 

3) Elements of the VRS shall not penetrate the passenger compartment of the 

vehicle. Deformations of, or intrusions into the passenger compartment that can 

cause serious injuries are not permitted. 

4) Ground anchorages and fixings shall perform according to the design of the VRS 

1) The centre of gravity (CG) of the vehicle shall not cross the centreline of the 

deformed system. 

2) The vehicle shall remain upright during and after impact, although moderate rolling, 

pitching and yawing are acceptable. 

3) The vehicle shall leave the VRS after impact, so that the wheel track does not 

cross a line parallel to the initial traffic face of the VRS, at a distance A (2.2 m) plus 

vehicle width +16% of the length of the vehicle within a distance B (10 m) from the 

final intersection (break) of wheel track with the initial traffic face of the VRS. 

1) The length of the VRS shall be sufficient to demonstrate the full performance 

characteristics of the system. 

2) If the VRS has to develop tension, end anchorages shall be provided in 

accordance with the VRS specification. Post foundation shall meet the design 

specification. 

Specified 

Actual 

THIV Limit 33 km/h 

THIV ………. km/h 

PHD Limit 20 g 

PHD ………. g 

ASI Limit 1.4 

ASI ………. 

1) Photographic coverage shall be sufficient to clearly describe behaviour and vehicle 

motion during and after impact. 

2) High speed cameras shall be operated at a minimum of 200 frames per second 

and stills. 

3) As recommended in clause 5.6 and Figure 4 

Drawing included 

N/A = Not Applicable 

FULLY COMPLIES WITH STANDARD: BS EN 1317-1, BS EN 1317-2, DD ENV 1317-4:2002 

Signature: 

Name: 

Date: 

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SUBMISSION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH BS EN 1317-1 AND BS EN 1317-3 

TYPE OF VEHICLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM: Crush Cushion (R) or Non-redirective (NR) (*) 

TEST REPORT NUMBER: TEST TYPE: (Primary/Complementary Test) (*) 

PERFORMANCE LEVEL: VELOCITY CLASS: (Test of ) 


COMPANY NAME: 

CONTACT: 

ADDRESS: 


PRODUCT NAME: 


Compliance 

(Yes or No) 


1 Table 1 


Speed (kmh) 


………(±….) 

………(0, +7%) 

………(-1, +1.5) 




Lateral (m) 

………(± 10%) 

………(± 10%) 

± ……….. 

Model 

N/A 

BS EN 1317- 

3, clause 6.2 

Crash Cushion 

Behaviour 

1) Elements of the crash cushion shall not penetrate the passenger compartment of 

the vehicle. Deformations of, or intrusions into, the passenger compartment that 

could cause serious injuries are not permitted. 

2) No major element of the crash cushion, having a solid mass greater than or equal 

to 2.0 kg, shall become totally detached, unless this is required by the working of the 

crash cushion. No major element of the crash cushion shall impede the path of 

adjacent traffic. The final position of the detached element shall be considered to 

determine the displacement classification. 

BS EN 

1317-3 

clause 6.3 

Vehicle 

Behaviour 

1) The vehicle shall remain upright during and after the collision although yawing and 

moderate rolling and pitching are acceptable. The post-impact trajectory of the test 

vehicle shall be controlled by means of the exit box shown in Figure 2 and specified 

as detailed in Tables 11 and 12. 

BS EN 1317- 

3 

Installation 1) The installation of the crash cushion for the test shall comply with the structural 

design details and the on-road system details as given in the design specification. 

Clause 7.3.2 

BS EN 

1317-3 

clause 5.4 

Table4 

Impact Severity 

Levels 

Specified 

Level A : THIV ≤ 44 km/h (Tests 1, 2 & 3) 

THIV ≤ 33 km/h (Tests 4 and 5) 

ASI ≤ 1.0 

Level B : THIV ≤ 44 km/h (Tests 1, 2 & 3) 

HIV ≤ 33 km/h (Tests 4 and 5) 

ASI ≤ 1.4 

Levels A & B : PHD ≤ 20g 

Actual 

BS EN 1317- 

3, clause 

7.4.7, Figure 

8 

Photographic 

coverage 

1) High speed cameras and/or high speed video cameras shall be operated at 

minimum of 200 frames per second. 

2) Stills 

3) As recommended in clause 7.4.7 and Figure 8. 

Drawings Drawing included 

FULLY COMPLIES WITH STANDARD: BS EN 1317-1, BS EN 1317-3 

Signature: 

Date: 

Name: 


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SUBMISSION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH BS EN 1317-1, BS EN 1317-2, BS EN 1317-3 AND DD ENV 1317-4:2002 

TYPE OF VEHICLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM: 

Terminal 

PERFORMANCE CLASS: (Test of ) 

Test Type: (Primary/Complementary Test) (*) 

TEST TYPE NUMBERl 


COMPANY NAME: 

CONTACT: 

ADDRESS: 


PRODUCT NAME: 


Compliance 

(Yes or No) 


1, Table 1, 

DD ENV 

1317-4:2002, 


Speed (kmh) 


………(±….) 

………(0, +7%) 

………(-1, +1.5) 

clauses 7.4 

and 7.5 




Lateral (m) 

………(± 10%) 

………(± 10%) 

± ……….. 

Model 

N/A 

DD ENV 

1317-4:2002, 

clauses 5.4 

and 5.5.2 

Terminal 

Behaviour 

1) Elements of the terminal shall not penetrate the passenger compartment of the 

vehicle. Deformations of, or intrusions into, the passenger compartment that could 

cause serious injuries are not permitted. 

2) No major part of the terminal shall become totally detached and come to rest 

outside the permanent lateral displacement zones defined in clause 5.4. 

3) Anchorages and fixings shall perform to the terminal design specifications and 

other specified requirements as listed in the test report. 

DD ENV 

1317-4:2002, 

clause 5.5.3 

Vehicle 

Behaviour 

1) The vehicle shall not overturn, although rolling, yawing and moderate pitching may 

be accepted. For the performance class P1 rolling onto a side may be accepted. 

2) The exit box values for the specified test are as defined in Figures 5.6 and 7 (as 

appropriate) 

DD ENV 

1317-4: 

Installation 1) The terminal shall conform to the structural design details and with the system 

installation details as given in the design specification of the manufacturer. 

2002, 

clause 7.3.2 

DD ENV Impact Severity Specified 

Actual 

1317-4: 

2002, clause 

5.5.4 and 

Table 5 

Classes 

Level A : THIV ≤ 44 km/h (Tests 1, 2 & 3) 

THIV ≤ 33 km/h (Tests 4 and 5) 

ASI ≤ 1.0 

Level B : THIV ≤ 44 km/h (Tests 1, 2 & 3) 

HIV ≤ 33 km/h (Tests 4 and 5) 

ASI ≤ 1.4 

Levels A & B : PHD ≤ 20g 

DD ENV 

1317-4: 

2002, clause 

7.7 and 

Figure 7 

Photographic 

coverage 

1) Photographic coverage shall be sufficient to describe clearly terminal and vehicle 

motion during and after impact. 

2) High speed cameras and/or high speed video cameras at a minimum of 200 framer 

per second. 

3) Stills 

Drawings Drawing included 

` 

FULLY COMPLIES WITH STANDARD: BS EN 1317-1, DD ENV 1317-4:2002 

Signature: 

Date: 

Name: 


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APPENDIX 5/1: DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS 

1 Layout of drainage of amenities and roads shall be constructed as shown on contract drawings. 

The connection of new drainage systems to the existing combined drainage system to be agreed 

on site, with Project Manager. 

2 Drainage gullies and chambers shall be constructed and detailed as shown on the contract 

drawings. 

3 The bedding detail to foul and storm drainage is to be Type S as shown on Drawing No. F1, 

MCDHW, Volume 3, “Highway Construction Details”. All bedding materials to SHW Clause 503.3. 

Where the drain crosses under a carriageway, the backfill above the pipe bedding is to be well 

compacted Type 3 material, and comply with any other requirements set down by DRD Roads 

Service, or with C20/20 mass concrete as indicated on Drawing No. 073030/GA/35, pending on the 

depth of cover to the crown of the pipe. 

4 The bedding detail to filter drains to be Type L as shown on Drawing No. F2, MCDHW, Volume 3, 

“Highway Construction Details”. All filter material to be Type A. Were the filter drain crosses under a 

carriageway, the filter materials are to be substituted by well compacted Type 3 material. 

5 Joints to surface water and foul drains shall be watertight. Ridged joints shall not be used. 

6 Chamber sizes are indicated on the contract drawings and all in accordance with Standard 

Drawings Section 1, Series F of Volume 3 of the Manual for Contracts Documents for Highway 

Works. 

7 Gully gratings and frames shall be ductile iron to BS EN 124 Group 3. 

8 Saddles may be used for gully connections to the filter drains to Cause 508.7. 

9 All new road gully chambers shall be trapped, and shall comply with Highway Construction Detail 

Drawing No. F13 and Clause 508 of the Specification. 

10 Drainage to Structures 

The drainage to be provided behind the new contractor designed gabion walls, reinforced earth 

walls and crib walls will form part of the contractor’s design but should not comprise less than a 150 

mm diameter (minimum) uPVC rigid walled perforated pipes. 

11 Testing and cleaning of all foul and storm water drains to comply with clause 509 and as described 

listed in Appendix 1/5. Chambers on the foul and storm drainage shall be tested for water-tightness. 

All carriers, foul, storm drains to be surveyed by CCTV and copy of survey to be forwarded the 

Project manager for approval, before the drainage is brought into use 

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APPENDIX 5/1: DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS (Continued) 

12 Chamber covers and frames shall be to BS EN124 Group 4. Gully gratings and frames shall be 

ductile iron to BS EN 124 Group 3. Where existing chambers are being retained, the cover level 

and frame shall be raised or lowered to ensure the cover is flush with finished road or surrounding 

surface levels. 

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APPENDIX 5/2: 

SERVICE DUCT REQUIREMENTS 

1 Details of the typical duct construction are shown on Drawing No. I2, MCDHW, Volume 3, “Highway 

Construction Details”. Details for duct chamber as show on Contract drawings Drawing No. 

073030/GA/25. 

2 The location, size and type of the service ducts are detailed on the Contract Drawings. 

3 Bedding material should be Quarry dust in footways; In-situ concrete mix ST2 (Class E) in 

carriageway crossings. 

4 Backfilling of Service Ducts in proposed carriageway and footway, shall be Type 3 Clause 850NI 

from duct surround to formation level. Service Ducts in existing carriageway backfill shall be 

Concrete ST2 from duct surround to basecourse level; In-situ concrete mix ST2 (Class E) in 

carriageway crossings 

5. Colour coding of ducts is to be in accordance with Health and Safety Executive booklet HS(G)47 

6. Location of the existing public services, based on Statutory Bodies record information, is shown on 

the Services drawings 

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APPENDIX 5/7 TERMOPLASTIC STRUCTURAL WALL PIPES AND FITTINGS 

The Contractor shall provide the following information, in accordance with sub-Clause 518.2 for the range 

of pipes and fittings (To be verified by the Certification body – see sub-Clause 518.15): 

a. Technical Drawings showing dimensions and tolerances including sealing rings and weight per 

metre, together with properties, as specified in sub-Clauses 518.3 and 518.5. 

b. material specification, as required in sub-Clause 518.2: 

Table 1: Un-plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride 

Property Test Method Reference Specification 

Tensile Properties BS EN ISO 6259 

BS EN ISO 527-1 

Vicat BS EN 727 

Longitudinal revision BS EN 743 

K-value BS EN 922 

PVC Content BS EN 1905 

Density 

BS EN ISO 1183-3, ISO 

4451 

Heat Revision ISO 12091 

Effects of heat 

(injection moulded 

fittings only) 

BS EN 763 

Table 2: Polyethylene (PE) 




Oxygen induction 

time 

BS EN 728 

Melt Flow Rate BS EN ISO 1133 

Density 


4451 





BS EN 763 

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APPENDIX 5/7 THERMOPLASTIC STRUCTURAL WALL PIPES AND FITTINGS (CONTINUED) 

Table 3: Polyethylene (PP) 




Oxygen induction 

time 

BS EN 728 

Melt Flow Rate BS EN ISO 1133 

Density 


4451 





BS EN 763 

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APPENDIX 6/1 : REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTABILITY AND TESTING OF EARTHWORKS 

MATERIALS 

IF AT ANY STAGE DURING EARTHWORK OPERATIONS THE CONTRACTOR THINKS HE MAY HAVE 

DISTURBED A MARKED, OR UNMARKED GRAVE, HE SHALL CEASE WORK IN THAT AREA 

IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY THE COUNCIL & PROJECT MANAGER FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTION. 

Requirements for acceptability and testing of earthworks materials are set out below separately for site won 

excavated fill material and Imported Fill Materials 

Site Won Fill Material 

Fill materials shall be site excavated glacial till material. 

The acceptability of the material shall be determined by the Project Manager by way of inspection and based 

on the results of tests carried out in accordance with Appendix 5.1 

A copy of the site investigation is included in Section D. 

Imported Material 

1 Cohesive fill material for grave plot areas. 

The following fill materials, referenced to Table 6/1 of Series 600 of the Specification, shall be imported 

for use in the works in grave areas. 

Class 2A 

Class 2B 

Class 2C 

Class 2D 

Wet Cohesive Material 

Dry cohesive Material 

Stony cohesive material and 

Silty Cohesive material 

The acceptable limits for these material are given in Table A6/1.1 below 

2 Selected Granular Fill Material for Roads and Structures 

The following materials reference to Table 6/1 of Series 600 of the specification shall be imported for 

use in the works in areas below roads and adjacent to structures 

Class 6N 

Class 6F2 

Selected Granular Fill: To be used as fill to structures. 

Selected Granular Fill: Capping 

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Table A6/1.1: Acceptable Material Properties Imported Cohesive Material 

Class 

General 

Typical Use 

Permitted Constituents (All Subject 

Material required for Acceptability (In Addition to Requirements on 

Compaction 

Class 

Material 

to Requirements of Clause 601 ad 

Use of Fill Materials in Clause 601 and testing in Clause 631) 

Requirements in 

Description 

Appendix 6/1) 

Clause 612 

Property (See 

exceptions in 

Previous Column) 

Defined and 

Tested in 

Accordance with: 

Acceptable Limits 

Within: 

Lower Upper 

2 A - Wet cohesive 

General Fill 

Any material, or combination of 

(i) grading BS 1377: Part 2 Tab 6/2 Tab 6/2 Tab 6/4 Method 1 

2 A - 

material 

materials, other than chalk. 

(ii) plastic limit (PL) BS 1377: Part 2 - - 

except for materials 

with liquid limit 

greater than 50, 

(iii) mc BS 1377: Part 2 PL -4% 25 

determined by 

BS1377: Part 2, only 

(iv) MCV Clause 632 7.5 12 

deadweight tamping 

(v) Undrained shear 

strength of 

remoulded material 

Clause 633 30 35kpa 

or vibratory tamping 

rollers or grid rollers 


2 B - Dry cohesive 

General Fill 


(i) grading BS 1377: Part 2 Tab 6/2 Tab 6/2 Tab 6/4 Method 2 2 B - 

material 



(iii) mc BS 1377: Part 2 15% PL -4% 

(iv) MCV Clause 632 7.5 12 


strength of 

remoulded material 

Clause 633 30 35 

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Table A6/1.1 (Continued): Acceptable Material Properties Imported Cohesive Material 

Class 

General 

Typical Use 

Permitted Constituents (All Subject 

Material required for Acceptability (In Addition to Requirements on 

Compaction 

Class 

Material 

to Requirements of Clause 601 ad 

Use of Fill Materials in Clause 601 and testing in Clause 631) 

Requirements in 

Description 

Appendix 6/1) 

Clause 612 

Property (See 

Defined and 

Acceptable Limits 

exceptions in Previous 

Tested in 

Within: 

Column) 

Accordance 

with: 

Lower 

Upper 

2 C - Stony 

General Fill 


(i) grading BS 1377: Part 2 Tab 6/2 Tab 6/2 Tab 6/4 Method 1 

2 C - 

cohesive 


except for materials 

material 


with liquid limit 

greater than 50, 

determined by 

(iii) mc BS 1377: Part 2 15 25 

BS1377: Part 2, only 

deadweight tamping 

(iv) MCV Clause 632 7.5 - 

or vibratory tamping 

rollers or grid rollers 


Clause 633 30 - 


strength of remoulded 

material 

2 D - Silty cohesive 

General Fill 


(i) grading BS 1377: Part 2 Tab 6/2 Tab 6/2 Tab 6/4 Method 2 2 D - 

material 


(iii) mc BS 1377: Part 2 15 25 

(iv) MCV Class 632 7.5 12 


strength of remoulded 

material 

Class 633 30 35 

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APPENDIX 6/2: REQUIREMENTS FOR DEALING WITH CLASS U1B AND CLASS U2 

UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS 

1 Class U1B and U2 materials are not expected to be present within the boundary of the scheme but any 

U2 material uncovered on site to be taken to approved tip off site. 

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APPENDIX 6/3: REQUIREMENTS FOR EXCAVATION, DEPOSITION, COMPACTION (OTHER THAN 

DYNAMIC COMPACTION) ETC. 

1 The Contractor is to provide a detailed earth works management plan which will be submitted to the 

Department. The Management plan is to include method of run-off from the work areas and details of 

mitigation measures against pollution of watercourses before any work commences on site. 

2 Earthworks requirements are shown on the following drawings: 073030/GA/14 -21 

3 Blasting is not permitted as an alternative to normal excavation methods. 

4 Cutting Faces 

i. All fill material used to backfill behind the new contractor designed gabion wall and 

reinforced earth slopes to consist of clean well graded granular stone, to Designer’s 

specification. 

ii. 

Contractor shall take all necessary measures to ensure that excavations are kept stable and 

free from water. Contractor to include for these provisions in his rates as indicated in the 

preamble to Bill of Quantities. 

iii. 

Contractor to be responsible for all costs associated with excavating and back filling to any 

over dig due to battered excavations, etc being greater than the net volume required for the 

permanent works. 

iv. 

Slopes in rock cuttings where blocky material is present to be prepared by trimming to form 

a stepped, stable face. Closely jointed area to be carried out incrementally as the face is 

prepared. Widely jointed areas to be pressure tested with air to remove loose materials. 

v. Toe drains shall be installed at the base of the cuttings for collection of run off. 

vi. 

All cut off drains alongside cuttings shall be completed prior to commencement of any 

adjacent earthworks excavations. 

vii. 

All trimming shall be carried out incrementally. 

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5 Embankment Construction 

I. Where the embankments are to be constructed against ground sloping at greater than 1 

vertical to 10 horizontal the natural ground shall be stripped of vegetation, topsoil, organic 

and very soft material and benched. 

II. 

Benching shall be carried out incrementally during construction of embankment to avoid 

deterioration of the formation. The individual bench height should be constructed to suit the 

layer thickness being used, but should not exceed 1000mm. 

ii. 

Cut bench surfaces shall be proof rolled before placement of any new material on the 

benched surface to method compaction. 

iii. 

Embankment faces shall be trimmed incrementally as construction proceeds. 

6 Compaction 

I. The degree and method of compaction of any general fill and selected granular fill material 

shall be as per table 6/1 and 6/4 of the Specification, Volume 1, Series 600 

II. 

Testing by means of in situ density tests to BS 1377: Part 9: 1990 shall be carried out as 

directed by the Project Manager. 

III. 

Slope and drainage in cuttings shall ensure that groundwater is depressed at a minimum of 

600 mm below formation level. In general the drainage shall consist of toe drains and cut off 

drains. 

IV. 

Counter fort drainage may be required if seepage occurs from the cutting faces. 

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APPENDIX 6/5: GEOTEXTILES USED TO SEPARATE EARTHWORKS MATERIALS 

6.5.1 Geotextiles shall be placed as separation between filler materials for cut off drains, French drains and 

intercepting ditches and excavated fill areas. 

6.5.2 All geotextiles shall be thermally bonded, woven or non-woven synthetic fibres that comply with the 

required physical and mechanical properties. 

6.5.3 Design life shall be 120 years. 

6.5.4 Testing of samples of the geotextiles will be required as directed by the Project Manager. 

6.5.5 All testing shall comply with manufacturers recommendations. 

6.5.6 Laying, lapping and bonding of geotextiles shall be in accordance with manufacturers 

recommendations, a minimum lap of 500mm shall apply. 

6.5.7 The geotextiles used shall have the following physical properties. 

Geolon PP 

Tensile Strenght - 0.2kN minimum 

Static puncture resistance - 8kN 

Permeability - 25 l/m²/sec 

Pore Size (090) - 300 micron 

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APPENDIX 6/6: FILL TO STRUCTURES & FILL ABOVE STRUCTURAL FOUNDATIONS. 

6.6.1 See Contract Drawings for details of fill to roads, structures and structural foundations. 

6.6.2 Only Class 6F2 material shall be used for fill to structures and structural foundations. 

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APPENDIX 6/7: SUB-FORMATION & CAPPING AND PREPARATION AND SURFACE TREATMENT 

OF FORMATION 

1 The depth of capping to be provided in areas of new road construction is subject to in situ CBR 

testing. These tests shall be carried out by an independent and approved testing laboratory. 

2 Capping materials shall be 6F2 in accordance with Table 6/1. Naturally occurring gravels will not 

normally be permitted even if they comply with Specification requirements. 

3 Capping in cuttings and on embankments shall be constructed in accordance with SHW, Clause 

613, 11(i) and 613.12 (i) respectively. 

4 The use of Sub-formation or Formation by construction plant shall have a minimum protection layer 

of 400 mm. 

5 Sub-formation shall have the same shaping requirements as formation as shown on the cross 

section drawings. 

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APPENDIX 6/8: 

TOPSOILING 

1 Height limit of topsoil stockpiles permitted: 2.0 metres. 

2 The requirements of Clause 618.3 are substituted by the following: 

TOPSOIL SPREAD 

The Contractor shall re-spread approved topsoil stripped from the site to the specified depths in the 

areas as indicated in the contract (i.e. minimum depth of 200mm). Topsoil shall be re-spread, as far as 

possible, in the same general area from where it was originally stripped. 

SOILING: METHOD OF WORKING 

i. Soil shall not be transported during periods of wet weather. 

ii. At no time should lorries/dump trucks importing soil travel over reinstated soil, however, in case where soil 

transportation, unavoidably involves crossing undisturbed or previously restored land, running is to be 

concentrated on clearly defined tracks and to be ripped and reinstated on completion. Soiling should 

proceed by depositing heaps of soil at the edge of the areas to be spread by a back-actor, working from 

adjacent areas to the specified depth. The soil shall be lightly consolidated but not compacted, in layers not 

exceeding 300mm. The Contractor must provide for the temporary construction and reinstatement of haul 

roads. 

iii. If, in the opinion of the Project Manager any soil has become unsuitable due to contamination or 

compaction during site operations, the Contractor will be requested to remove it at his own expense. 

All work shall be carried out at the appropriate season and under suitable weather and ground 

conditions. Soil movements will only be carried out when the soil is in a suitably dry condition, normally 

between the months of May and September. 

Accordingly, soil movements will be subject to the following conditions: 

a. Soil operations may only commence upon the approval of the Project Manager once soil 

conditions have been assessed. 

b. No soil operations will take place during rain or in the presence of standing water, unless the 

Project Manager permits in writing. 

c. Restarting work after a temporary suspension due to rain will normally depend on drying of the 

soil from the surface. 

3 All areas to be soiled are as shown on the drawings. 

4 Soiling depths are indicated on Drawings (i.e. minimum depth of 200mm). 

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5 Rock cutting areas are to be left trimmed and cleared to the satisfaction of the Project Manager with 

natural bedding planes exposed if possible. No exposed clawed surfaces will be acceptable. Slopes of 

very blocky or cobbly nature are to be protected by geogrid mesh as agreed with the Project Manager. 

6 Topsoil Class 5A arising from site and subsoil arising from site which conforms with Economy Grade 

topsoil in accordance with BS 3882: 1994 shall be stockpiled for re-use in separate storage piles. 

Where possible, storage piles should be short and wide rather than long and thin in order to minimise 

repeated running over the soil. Soil storage piles should be on reasonable level, well drained land and 

should not be allowed to become waterlogged. Soil storage piles should be kept weed-free by 

applications of total, or appropriately selective, herbicides with particular emphasis given during the 

growing season to prevent weeds seeding. 

7 Existing soiling depths shall be agreed prior to and during excavation 

8 The topsoil stripping operations are subject to archaeological surveillance. These operations shall be 

carried out using backactor excavators with toothless buckets. Each machine shall be supervised by an 

archaeologist who shall confirm clearance or otherwise of the stripped area. No excavation, other then 

topsoil stripping, shall be carried out until the site has been cleared of archaeology and instructions to 

this effect issued by the Project Manager. 

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APPENDIX 6/9: EARTHWORK ENVIRONMENTAL BUNDS, LANDSCAPE AREAS, STRENGTHENED 

EMBANKMENTS 

1 Details of earthwork environmental Bunds and strengthening of embankments to be included as part of 

contractors designed element of the works in relation to Gabion wall design. Drawings to be provided 

by contractor showing locations and details of construction to be approved by Project Manager. All 

details should comply with Clauses 619, 621 an 622 of Volume 1 of Specification for Highway Works 

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APPENDIX 6/10: GROUND ANCHORAGES, CRIB WALLING AND GABIONS 

All earth retaining walls shall have a natural stone looking finish as Acheson and Glovers Anchor 

Landmark Basalt and gabion cages shall be faced with Donegal Sandstone, in dry random rubble 

coursing. 

The earth retaining structures shown in outline in the drawings 073030/GA/14 to 21 and GA/33 and in 

elevation on drawings 073030/GA/22 and 23 shall be designed and constructed by the contractor. 

The retaining wall system selected for each section shall not take up an extent of land take that will cause 

a reduction in the area and dimensions shown on the drawings for any of the other facilities that make up 

the works shown on the drawings including roads, graveplots, paths, headstone foundation, buildings, 

access areas, planting areas and landscape areas and existing areas that are to be maintained. Where the 

selected retaining wall system is located adjacent to a graveplot or planting area the contractor must 

demonstrate that graves can be dug immediately behind and in front of the wall without compromising the 

stability and safety of the wall or the excavation. 

Gabion Retaining Wall 

Gabion Retaining Wall - see Drawing Nos. 073030/GA/33 for location, details of gabion retaining wall 

structure and associated works encompassed by the “Designated Outline” 

Gabions shall comply with Clause 626 of the Specification and Appendix 6/10 of the Specification. 

Design for gabion retaining wall structure shall comply with all the relevant design guides and advice notes 

in the Highway Agency’s, Design Manual For Roads And Bridges DB2/05 Technical approval of Highway 

Structure, BD 30/87 - Backfilled Retaining Walls. Minimum unfactored design live load surcharge to the 

back of retaining wall is 15 kN/m 2 . 

Crib Retaining Walls 

Crib Retaining Wall - see Drawing Nos. 073030/GA/33 for details of crib retaining wall structure and 

associated works encompassed by the “Designated Outline” 

Crib walls shall comply with Clause 625 of the Specification and Appendix 6/10 of the Specification. 

Design for crib walls retaining wall structure shall comply with all the relevant design guides and advice 

notes in the Highway Agency’s, Design Manual For Roads And Bridges DB2/05 Technical approval of 

Highway Structure, BD 30/87 - Backfilled Retaining Walls and BD 68/97 Crib Retaing Walls and Guidance 

Note BA 68/97 Crib Retaing Walls. Minimum unfactored design live load surcharge to the back of retaining 

wall is 15 kN/m 2 . 

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APPENDIX 7/1: PERMITTED PAVEMENT OPTIONS 

1. New Carriageway Construction 

All surfacing materials to be used in new access roads, car parks and resurfacing of existing roads 

shall comply with the details given in this Appendix. 

2. Permitted Pavement Options – Schedule 1 

Schedule 1: Permitted Pavement Options 

Drawing Ref. Area General 

Requirements 

Permitted Pavement 

Option 

073030/GA/01, 

All New Access Road and 

Schedule 2A 

A1 

02 & 04 

Car Park Construction 

incl. resurfacing of 

existing roads 

3. General Requirements – Schedule 2 

Schedule 2A: General Requirements – All New Road Construction 

Grid for checking surface levels of pavement courses (Clause Longitudinal 

702.4). 

dimensions 

10 m 

Transverse 

2 m 

dimension 

Surface regularity (Clause 702NI.5, Table 7/2NI) Road Category A 

Interval for measurement of longitudinal regularity (Clause 702.7) 

10 m 

Interval for measurement of transverse regularity (Clause 702.8) 

3 m 

Coated Chippings (Clause 915.2 & 915.3) 

Nominal Size: 

Minimum PSV 

Maximum AAV 

14/20 mm 

60 

16 

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APPENDIX 7/1: PERMITTED PAVEMENT OPTIONS (CONTINUED) 

4. Permitted Construction Materials – Schedule 3 

Pavement Option A1 

Pavement 

Layer 

Surface 

Course 

Base 

Course 

Material Ref. 

Thickness (mm) 

SCA1 - Rolled Asphalt Surface Course or SMA 40 

BCA1 - Dense Macadam Base Course 60 

Sub- Base SBA1 - Granular Sub-base material Type 3 150 

Road-base SBA1 - Granular Road base material Type 3 

(Provisional, to be confirmed by Project Manager on site 

upon reduced dig for new roads and carparks) 

450 

Total 

700 

Thickness 

Capping If required To be confirmed 

5. General Requirements For Construction Materials– Schedule 4 

Schedule 4: (11/04) General requirements Construction Materials 

Clause Requirement 

801.2 unbound mixtures shall not be deposited as described as per sub-Clause 801.2 

801.3 unbound mixtures shall not be deposited as described as per sub-Clause 801.3 

801.7 Materials to comply with 801.7 

802.4 Unbound Materials up to 225 mm compacted thickness to be spread in two layers 

802.14 N/A 

901.2 and 

Requirement as per sub-Clause 901.2 and 942.5 

942.5 

901.19 Requirement as per sub-Clause 901.19 

901.28 Requirement as per sub-Clause 901.28 

1001.2 N/A 

1004.7 N/A 

1028 N/A 

1033.10 N/A 

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6. Requirements For Construction Materials – Schedule 5 

(Details to be confirmed) 

Schedule 5: Requirements for Construction Materials 

Material 

Ref. 

Clause Description Requirement 

803 Type 1 mixture As per clause 803 

BA2, 

805 

BA3 

SBA1, 

805 

SBA2 

BA1 903 

BCA1, 

BCA2, 906 

BCA3 

SCA1 910 

Type 3 (Open Graded) 

Unbound Mixture 

Type 3 (Open Graded) 

Unbound Mixture 

Dense macadam Base 

Course 

Dense Macadam 

Binder course 

Rolled asphalt surface 

course (Recipe mix) 

As per Clause 805 

As per Clause 805 

Type: DBM50, to Clause 929 

Weather conditions: as per sub-Clauses 

945.1 and 945.2 

BS4987.2003: Clause 5. 

Binder Penetration: 50 

Type: 

DBM50 

Grading Range: 0/20 

Weather conditions: as per sub-Clauses 

945.1 and 945.2 

BS 4987.2005: Clause 6.5 

Minimum Delivery Temp: as per sub-Clauses 

945.3 and 945.4 

Thickness: 

45 mm 

Maximum wind speed: as per sub-Clauses 

945.3 and 945.4 

Minimum Air Temp: as per sub-Clauses 

945.3 and 945.4 

BS 594-1:2005, Table 6, Column 6/5, Schedule 

1B 

Binder: 

as per 50 Pen 

Coarse Aggregate %: 30% 

Aggregate Types: Crushed Rock 

Coated Chippings size: 14/20mm 

Minimum Declared PSV: 60 

Maximum AAV: 16 

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BS 4987.2005: Clause 7.4 

SCA2, 

SCA3 

912 

Close Graded 

macadam surface 

Course 

Aggregate size: as per Table 26 

Traffic Category: B 

Minimum Declared PSV: 60 

Maximum AAV: 16 

Binder Penetration: as per Table 28 

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7. Thin Surface Course Systems ; Information To Be Provided By The Contractor – Schedule 6 

[Note to the Contractor: Complete one sheet per system or variant of system that may be used] 

The Contractor shall provide the following information with his tender: 

(i) 

A copy of the British Board of Agreement HAPAS Roads and Bridges Certificate or 

Certificates for the thin surface course systems that are proposed for use in the works, 

together with a copy of the Installation Method Statement associated with each 

Certificate. 

(ii) 

For any Certificate that covers several variants of one thin surface course system, 

proposed variant or variants of the system to be used in the Works 

(iii) 

If requested, or if the thin surface course system is not produced under a Sector 

Scheme, the proposed component materials to be used in the thin surface course 

system and their proportions for each proposed system 

(iv) 

Proposed sources or sources of coarse aggregate together with statement of 

properties including polished stone value, ten per cent fines value, aggregate abrasion 

value and flakiness index 

(v) 

If regulating material is to used, evidence of its deformation resistance either 

independently or in combination with the thin surface course system 

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APPENDIX 7/2: EXCAVATION AND REINSTATEMENT OF EXISTING SURFACES. 

1. Any existing surfaces disturbed by the works shall be reinstated to match existing to the 

satisfaction of the Project Manager. See also Contract Drawings. 

2. Any excavation and reinstatement of existing public roads shall comply with all requirements set 

down by Derry City Council for the reinstatement of openings in roads. 

3. All excavations not permanently reinstated at the end of the working day and subject to 

trafficking shall be temporarily reinstated the same day in proprietary bituminous bound 

material. Details of proposed proprietary products to be forwarded to the Project Manager for 

approval. 

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APPENDIX 7/4: BOND COATS, TACK COATS AND OTHER BITUMINOUS SPRAYS 

Sheet 1: Tack Coat (Clause 920) of the SHW 

1 Location 

The application of bond, tack or other bituminous sprays shall be as directed in the Contract 

drawings or where specified by the Supervisor on site. 

2 Site Specific Limitations 

The Contractor shall refer to Appendix 1/13 to assess site limitations 

3 Type of Material 

Tack Coat shall be bitumen emulsion complying with Class A1-40 or K1-40 of BS 434: Part 1and 

applied as specified in Section 4.5 of BS 5948: Part 2 1993. 

The Contractor must complete Binder Data Sheets as Contained in the Manual of Contract 

Documents for Highways Works, Volume 2 Notes for Guidance on Specifications for Highway 

Works NG 700, Appendix 7/4 (Sheet 2) 

4 Surface Preparation 

All areas to receive tack coat must be free from all loose material and standing water. All surfaces 

to receive Hot Roller Asphalt wearing course shall be prepared in accordance with the 

requirements of BS EN 13108-4: 2006. All surfaces to receive Macadam wearing course shall be 

prepared in accordance with the requirements of BS EN 13108-1: 2006. 

5 Masking of Street Furniture 

Street furniture, ironworks and drop kerbs shall be masked as per clause 920.6 of the SHW. 

6 Rate of Spread 

Rate of spread shall conform to the requirements of BS 434: Part 2: 2006 (0.45 – 0.55 lt/m2) 

7 Type of Blinding Material 

Blinding materials permitted in sub clause 13 of Clause 920, Series 900 shall not be used on site. 

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APPENDIX 7/4 : BOND COATS, TACK COATS AND OTHER BITUMINOUS SPRAYS (CONTINUED) 

Sheet 2: Information to be provided by the contractor 

The Contractor shall provide the following information with his tender, or prior to the commencement of the 

work: 

1 The product or products he proposes to use together with their data sheets, product identification 

data, cohesivity data as specified. A suitable Sheet for the provision of binder data is attached to 

this Appendix, other layouts are permitted but all the required data should be supplied 

3 For each product, a copy of the BS EN ISO 9001 certificate showing the name of the manufacturer, 

the name of the certification body and the reference number and date of the certificate. 

4 The spraying equipment proposed, and a test certificate. 

5 The source or sources of blinding material proposed. 

6 Contingency plans in the event of any breakdown. 

7 The results of any other tests or other data the Contractor considers would assist the Project 

Manager in assessing the technical merit of the treatment such as: 

(i) Tackiness test and/or trafficability time and methods of test. 

(ii) Breaking time test results for different weather conditions and substrates. 

(iii) Test results for bond to newly laid concrete. The data supplied should not be more than 6 

months old. 

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APPENDIX 7/9: COLD-MILLING (PLANNING) OF BITUMINOUS BOUND FLEXIBLE SURFACING 

1. Cold-milling (planning) or scarifying of the existing surfacing will be required to remove the 

exiting wearing course at the location of all tie-ins. The minimum depth of cold-milling required 

is the depth of the existing wearing course material. 

2. The edges of transverse and longitudinal joints in milled areas shall be cleared and made truly 

vertical. These edges shall be painted with hot bitumen conforming to BS EN 13108-4:2006 

prior to laying any bituminous material. 

3. All horizontal planed surfaces shall be treated with a bituminous tack coat as Appendix 7/4. 

4. The surfaces of any milled areas shall be thoroughly cleared by a sweeper unit to remove all 

loose material and dirt in advanced of surfacing works on the planed surface. 

5. At all tie ins between new or re-surfaced pavements, the existing surface shall be cold milled at 

a constant depth of 45mm over a distance of 10m. 

6. Surplus material can only be disposed off in an approved tip. 

7. When planning or milling existing roads, no vertical step greater than 40mm shall be formed in 

the existing carriageway left open to traffic. A temporary ramp (maximum gradient 20%) of 

Wearing Course material shall be laid across the step until the discontinuity is made up with 

resurfacing or regulating material as described in the contract, at which time the temporary 

ramp shall be taken out. 

8. Planning or milling shall not begin if the surface to be treated is to be left more than 14 days 

before the application of an overlying course of material. 

9. Road reinstatement shall be in accordance with Northern Ireland Road Authority and Utilities 

Committee (NIRAUC) Specification for the reinstatement of openings in roads. 

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APPENDIX 11/1 : KERBS, FOOTWAYS AND PAVED AREAS 

300x 150 mm half battered Precast concrete kerbs bedded on a concrete foundation to be used unless 

otherwise noted on the drawings. 

150 x 75 mm square edging kerb bedded on a concrete foundation to be used unless otherwise noted on the 

drawings. 

The Footway Construction shall be as follows:- 

TYPE 1 - CONCRETE FOOTPATHS (see drawings for locations) 

BaysSlab 

Slab 

Max Spacing of 

Longitudinal Steel 

Special Requirements 

Type 

Thickness 

Transverse 

Reinf. 

Contraction Joints 

Jointed 

150 mm- 

Details and layout of 

1 No. Layer of A393 

Anti-slip ‘brushed’ finish 

reinforced 

250mm 

joints to be agreed on 

mesh 

to surface of concrete, 

concrete 

along 

site with Project 

with smooth 150mm 

surface 

edges 

Manager. 

wide band to edges of 

slab 

slab. 

Sub-Base Clause Material Thickness 

850NI Type 6F2 Stone 150 mm 

See also Contract 

Drawings 

Notes: 

1. Concrete to be grade 35/20/OP. 

2. Reinforcement to Clause 1008. 

TYPE 2 - CONCRETE HARDSTANDING COMPOUND AREAS (see drawings for locations) 

BaysSlab 

Type 

Jointed 

reinforce 

d 

concrete 

surface 

slab 

Sub- 

Base 

Slab 

Thickness 

Max Spacing of 

Transverse 

Contraction Joints 

Longitudinal Steel 

Reinf. 

220mm Details and layout of 1 No. Layer of A393 

joints to be in 

mesh 

accordance with 

contract drawings. 

Any variations from 

drawing to be 

approved by Project 

Manager. 

Clause Material Thickness 

850NI Type 6F2 Stone 150 mm 

Special Requirements 

Anti-slip ‘brushed’ finish 

to surface of concrete. 

See also Contract 

Drawings 

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Notes: 

1. Concrete to be grade 35/20/OP. 

2. Reinforcement to Clause 1008. 

APPENDIX 12/1: TRAFFIC SIGNS: GENERAL 

All traffic signs, including supporting posts, brackets, fixing details and the like, shall be supplied and 

erected, including reinstatements, by the Contractor. The precise location of the signs and bollards shall 

be agreed with the Engineer. 

The Contractor shall supply and erect all the required illuminated bollards for the Works. The Contractor 

shall provide attendance to the Engineer and install ducting to be as per Appendix 5/2. The Contractor 

shall be responsible for all excavations, foundations and reinstatements. 

APPENDIX 12/3: TRAFFIC SIGNS - ROAD MARKINGS AND STUDS 

1 ROAD MARKINGS 

All permanent road markings shall be white and shall consist of continuous or intermittent lines, letters, 

figures, arrows or symbols laid in accordance with the Traffic Signs Regulations NI, including any 

subsequent amendments, Chapter 5 of Traffic Signs Manual or as directed by the Engineer. 

Road markings shall comply with Clause 1212 NIS contained in Appendix 0/5. 

The locations of road markings and studs will be as directed by the Engineer. 

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APPENDIX 17/1 : CONCRETE – CLASSIFICATION OF MIXES 

1. All structural concrete shall comply with the following requirements and be supplied by a 

QSRMC accredited firm: 

Mix Reference 

Mix Reference 

C35 

C15 

Ordinary or Special Concrete (O or S) O O 

Class of Concrete (Grade/Max Agg.Size) 35/20 15/20 

Minimum Cement Content (kg/m3) 345 230 

Maximum Free Water/Cement Ratio 0.47 0.65 

Required Workability 50 75 

Max Cement Content {See NG 1704:3} 550 550 

Required Type and Class of Cement OPC to BS 12:1978 OPC to BS 12:1978 

Required Source/Special Type of Agg. Agg. To BS 882:1983 Agg. To BS 882:1983 

Required Admixture None None 

Air Entrainment Required {YES/NO} 

Yes, for Concrete Paths & 

Hardstanding Areas 

No 

Min or Max Temp of Fresh Concrete ºC - - 

Sampling and Testing App 1/5 App 1/5 

Other Requirements - - 

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APPENDIX 17/3 : SURFACE FINISHES 

1. The required surface finish to the new concrete footways and hardstanding areas = brushed with 

smooth edges as detailed in Appendix 11/1. 

2. Permanently exposed concrete surfaces shall be to Class F3 finish to Clause 1708 and shall be 

protected from rust marks and stains of all kinds. 

3. Hidden concrete surfaces shall be to class F1 finish to Clause 1708. 

4. All formwork joints for exposed surfaces shall form a regular pattern agreed with the Client’s 

Representative with horizontal and vertical lines continuous throughout each structure and all 

construction joints shall coincide with these horizontal and vertical lines. 

5. Surface finish to the exposed soffit and internal sides of the precast concrete beams, and to the 

outside exposed elevation of the precast concrete edge beam, is to have a Class F3 finish. The 

hidden concrete face on the top surface of the precast concrete beams that will be cast into the deck 

shall be Class 2, “rough as cast”, to clause 1710 of the specification. 

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APPENDIX 17/4 : CONCRETE – GENERAL 

1. Provide a minimum 50mm concrete cover to all reinforcement, with exception of salt silo which will 

have a minimum 75mm concrete cover to all reinforcement 

2. The use of admixtures shall not be permitted without the written approval of the Project Manager. 

3. See Appendix 1/5 for testing requirements for concrete. 

4. The location of all proposed construction joints must be as indicated on the relevant contract 

drawings. 

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APPENDIX 23/2 SEALING OF GAPS SCHEDULE (OTHER THAN IN BRIDGE DECK EXPANSION JOINTS) 

GENERAL 

1. Joints in concrete paths and concrete hardstanding are to be located and to be in accordance with 

details on Contract Drawings. 

2. Where cold poured sealants are indicated on the Drawings for sealing of gaps or joints, they shall 

consist of gun applied two part polysulphide complying with BS EN ISO 11600:2003. 

3. Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, all gap joints sealers shall be backed with a 

suitable sized circular cross section rod of closed cell expanded polyethylene. Such rods shall be 

compressed and pushed into the joint prior to sealing. 

4. Unless otherwise indicate on the Drawings, all joint fillers in gap joints shall consist of closed cell 

expanded polyethylene board of appropriate width. 

5. Joint faces shall be prepared and joints installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

Instructions. 

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APPENDIX 25/2: REQUIREMENTS FOR REINFORCED SOIL AND ANCHORED EARTH 

STRUCTURES 

All earth retaining walls shall have a natural looking stone finish as Acheson and Glovers Anchor 

Landmark Basalt or equal and approved. 

The earth retaining structures shown in outline in the drawings 073030/GA/14 to 21 and in elevation on 

drawings 073030/GA/22 and 23 shall be designed and constructed by the contractor. 

The retaining wall system selected for each section shall not take up an extent of land take that will cause 

a reduction in the area and dimensions shown on the drawings for any of the other facilities that make up 

the works shown on the drawings including roads, graveplots, paths, headstone foundation, buildings, 

access areas, planting areas and landscape areas and existing areas that are to be maintained. Where the 

selected retaining wall system is located adjacent to a graveplot area the contractor must demonstrate that 

graves can be dug immediately behind the wall without compromising the stability and safety of the wall or 

the excavation. 

Reinforced Earth Retaining Walls 

Reinforced Earth Retaining Walls - see Drawing No. 073030/GA/12, 13, 22 & 23 for location, layout and 

details of reinforced earth slopes and associated works encompassed by the “Designated Outline” 

Reinforced earth Retaining Walls to comply with Clause 622 of the Specification and Appendix 6/10 of the 

Specification. 

Design for reinforced earth slopes shall comply with all the relevant design guides and advice notes in the 

Highway Agency’s, Design Manual For Roads And Bridges DB2/05 Technical approval of Highway 

Structure, HA68/94 - Design Methods for the Reinforcement of Highway Slopes by Reinforced Soil and 

Soil Nailing Techniques. Minimum unfactored design live load surcharge to the top of the slope is 10 

kN/m 2 . 

The design shall comply with BD70/03 Strengthened / Reinforced soils and other fills for Retaining Walls 

and Bridge Abutments 

The design of the retaining walls including the facing units and reinforcing elements shall comply with BS 

8006-1:2010 Code of Practice for strengthened / reinforced soils and other fills. 

The design of the retaining walls shall comply with BSEN 14475:2006 Execution of special Geotechnical 

works. Reinforced Fill. 

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APPENDIX 25/5: REQUIREMENTS FOR BURIED RIGID PIPES FOR DRAINAGE STRUCTURES 

1 Any requirements for drainage of structures are as per Appendix 5/1. Location of drainage is shown 

on Drawing No. 073030/GA/26. 

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