Work specification for vehicle access crossing contractor

General

• Works shall be constructed to conditions approved by Staffordshire County Council.
• Gradients shall, in general, not exceed 1 in 12, to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
• The design shall, where space permits, maximise the area of level footway to the rear of the footway to assist the passage of mobility impaired pedestrians.
• All inspection covers shall be adjusted, as necessary, to meet finished levels and be of suitable quality to withstand vehicle loading. Such works will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate utility company.
• No work shall proceed unless all approvals have been given, this includes approval from third parties, where the applicant is not the owner of the property; vehicle crossing approval, any planning permission (classified roads etc.), obtaining of a road opening licence and the compliance with all conditions and items therein.
• Any changes to the design shall be agreed in advance with Staffordshire County Council.
• Whilst works are under construction, the contractor shall ensure that temporary signing is provided in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Road Traffic Signs Manual and the appropriate Codes of Practice.
• Drawing No. 11.45 shows a standard detail for a typical vehicle crossing in flexible construction.
• Where existing footway construction differs in any way from the standard drawing and materials in this specification, the contractor shall consult Staffordshire County Council, before commencing any works to agree details.
• The specification referred to, is the “Staffordshire Highways Base Specification”, which can be found as Appendix E of the Residential Design Guide.

Workmanship

• Excavation and reinstatement requirements as per Appendix 7/2 of the Staffordshire Highways Base Specification.
• Excavation shall be carried out to the required depth to achieve the specified construction thickness. Additional excavation will be required in soft ground. All excavated material shall be properly disposed of, or recycled, off site.
• The contractor shall ensure all utility apparatus is identified and properly protected, with trial trenches dug as necessary. If additional protection is required, the relevant utility shall be notified by the contractor/applicant.
• Existing kerbs shall be carefully removed, including existing bedding and backing, minimising damage to the existing carriageway.
• Dropped kerbs shall be laid as per Appendix 11/1 of the Staffordshire Highways Base Specification.

Materials

• All construction and materials shall be as described in Appendix 11/1 of the Staffordshire Highways Base Specification. This includes asphalt, sub-base, kerbs, edging and concrete.

Drainage works

• Shall be in accordance with Appendix 5/1 of the Staffordshire Highways Base Specification