Code of practice for working in the road

Introduction | Overview of code content | Table of contents | Definitions | Feedback

Overview of code content

The code is divided into ten parts, each with it's own appendices, and grouped together to reflect a top down hierarchy from management to contractor to site control to construction specifications.

The code should be read as a whole however each part can be treated more or less as a self contained unit dealing with different aspects.

Code intentions is about how we work together and is aimed at strategic management policies within the stakeholder organisations.

Code intentions includes:

• Part 1 - Introduction
• Part 2 - Partnership principles and work coordination

Contractor obligations is about what can be expected from competent construction contractors: adequate training, application of pre-qualification criteria, maintenance and code compliance.

Contractor obligations includes:

• Part 3 - Contractor performance
• Part 4 - Training

Regulatory processes is about effective and efficient alignment and coordination of a wide range of statutory rules, requirements and notifications.

Regulatory processes includes:

• Part 5 - Lay position of services
• Part 6 - Consents and work approvals
• Part 7 - Quality assurance

Construction requirements is about maintaining assets at their specified level during and after construction.

Construction requirements includes:

• Part 8 - Site construction
• Part 9 - Trench reinstatement
• Part 10 - Material specification