Codes of Practice

Codes of Practice refer to statutory and voluntary working documents that contain a set of rules and guidance for the use of professionals.  Codes of Practice are often underpinned through primary and secondary legislation.

Codes of Practice

Year Title Additional information Download document(s)
Code of Practice for Penalties

Code of Practice for Penalties 

Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Roads

Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Roads.

Note: The Fourth Edition is retained on the website for reference and was superseded by the 5th edition for new reinstatements on 1 October 2023"

Code of Practice for Reinstatement Quality Plans

Information associated with the requirement to provide the SRWC with Reinstatement Quality Plans

Code of Practice for Inspections

Code of Practice for Inspections

Safety at Street Works and Road Works - A Code of Practice

Safety at Street Works and Road Works - A Code of Practice

Code of Practice for the Co-ordination of Works in Roads

Code of Practice for the Co-ordination of Works in Roads

Code of Practice on Recording of Underground Apparatus in Roads

Code of Practice on Recording of Underground Apparatus in Roads

Code of Practice for Dispute Resolution and Appeals

Code of Practice for Dispute Resolution and Appeals

Measures Necessary where Apparatus is affected by Major Works (Diversionary Works)

Measures Necessary where Apparatus is affected by Major Works (Diversionary Works)