Specifications For Highway Works Amended 06-02-2019

LECIESTERHIRE HIGHWAYDESIGN GUIDE SPECIFICATION FOR HIGHWAY WORKSFOR NEW DEVELOPMENTSA companion document to ‘The Leicestershire Highway Design Guide’CONTENTSPAGEAPPLICABILITY . 3GENERAL SPECIFICATION . 3DEFINITIONS . 3STANDARD DRAWINGS . 3Appendix 1/5: Testing to be carried out by the Developer’s Contractor . 4Appendix 1/6: Supply & delivery of samples to the Engineer . 17Appendix 1/9: Control of noise and vibration . 17Appendix 1/12: Setting out . 18Appendix 1/13: Programme of works . 18Appendix 1/17: Traffic safety and management . 18Appendix 1/17: Annex B - Code of Practice for a Contractors Haul Route Crossing aPublic Highway . 2SERIES 200 - SITE CLEARANCE . 24Appendix 2/3: Retention of materials and equipment arising from site clearance . 24Appendix 2/4: Explosives and blasting . 24Appendix 2/5: Hazardous materials . 24SERIES 300: FENCING . 25Appendix 3/1: Fencing, gates and stiles . 25SERIES 400 – SAFETY FENCES, SAFETY BARRIERS AND PEDESTRIANGUARDRAILS . 26Appendix 4/1: Safety fences and safety barriers . 26Appendix 4/2: Pedestrian guardrails . 26SERIES 500 - DRAINAGE . 27Appendix 5/1: Drainage requirements . 27Appendix 5/2: Service ducts . 28SERIES 600 - EARTHWORKS . 29Clause 601 Classification, definitions and uses of earthworks materials . 29Appendix 6/1: Requirements for acceptability, testing and compaction etc. of earthworkmaterials . 30Appendix 6/2: Requirements for dealing with class U2 unacceptable material (hazardousmaterial) . 31Appendix 6/5: Geotextiles used to separate earthworks materials . 31Appendix 6/7: Sub-formation & capping & surface treatment of formation . 33Appendix 6/8: Topsoiling . 33CARRIAGEWAY CONSTRUCTION . 35Road categories . 35SERIES 700: ROAD PAVEMENTS - GENERAL . 36Clause 701 Pavement Construction. 36Clause 702 Horizontal alignments, surface levels and surface regularity of pavementcourses . 36Appendix 7/1: Permitted pavement options . 36Appendix 7/2: Excavation, trimming and reinstatement of existing surfaces . 42Appendix 7/3: Surface dressing specification . 43SERIES 800: ROAD PAVEMENTS - UNBOUND MATERIALS . 54Clause 801 General requirements for unbound mixtures for subbase. . 54SERIES 900: ROAD PAVEMENTS – BITUMINOUS BOUND MATERIALS . 54Version 17.09.12 MR/MH1

Clause 901 Bituminous Pavement Mixtures. 54SERIES 1100: KERBS, FOOTWAYS AND PAVED AREAS . 62Appendix 11/1: Kerbs, footways and paved areas. 62SERIES 1200: TRAFFIC SIGNS . 65Appendix 12/1: Traffic signs – general . 65Appendix 12/3: Traffic signs - road markings and studs . 72Appendix 12/4: Traffic signs – cones, cylinders flat traffic delineators and other trafficdelineators . 74SERIES 1300: ROAD LIGHTING COLUMNS AND BRACKETS . 76Appendix 13/1: Provision of street lighting installation, including design and specification. 76SERIES 1400: ELECTRICAL WORK FOR ROAD LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNS . 77Appendix 14/3 – Temporary lighting . 77Appendix 14/4 – Electrical equipment for road lighting . 77Appendix 14/5 - Electrical equipment for traffic signs . 77SERIES 2400: BRICKWORK, BLOCKWORK AND STONEWORK . 79Appendix 24/1 – Brickwork, blockwork and stonework . 79SERIES 2600: MISCELLANEOUS. 80Appendix 26/1: Ancillary concrete . 80SERIES 3000: LANDSCAPE AND ECOLOGY . 81Appendix 30/1: General . 81Appendix 30/2: Weed control. 81Appendix 30/4: Ground preparation. 84Appendix 30/5 Grass seeding, and turfing. 86Appendix 30/6: Planting . 87Appendix 30/7: Grass maintenance. 97Appendix 30/8: Watering . 97Appendix 30/9: Establishment maintenance for planting . 98Appendix 30/10: Maintenance of existing established trees and shrubs . 99Version 17.09.12 MR/MH2

APPLICABILITY1. This Specification shall apply to the construction of highway works for newdevelopments, including internal development access roads and access ways and theconstruction and improvement of new and existing higher category roads.GENERAL SPECIFICATION1. Unless otherwise stated, all highway works shall be in accordance with the‘Specification for Highway Works’ (SHW), Volume 1 of the Highways Agency’s Manualof Contract Documents for Highway Works (ISBN 0 11 552586 6), current at the time ofcompletion of the S38, S278, or similar Agreement. Some of the Clauses andAppendices included in our Specification for Highway Works for New Developmentscontain additions and amendments to the SHW. Where such Clauses and Appendicesdepart from the SHW, these departures shall apply.2. Some of the Clauses and Appendices included in our Specification for Highway Worksfor New Developments contain sub-Clauses and Tables taken direct from the SHW andhave been included for convenience.DEFINITIONS1. The term Overseeing Organisation as referred to in clause 002 of the Specificationmeans the LCC.2. The term Engineer as referred to in the Specification shall mean LCC or nominatedrepresentative.3. Where the terms Contractor and Developer’s Contractor are used within theSpecification they shall be deemed to refer to the contractor engaged by the Developerand acting on his behalf. Under the terms of the Agreement covering the works,responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Specification rests with the Developer.STANDARD DRAWINGS1. All works shall be in accordance with the Leicestershire Highway Design GuideStandard Drawings. These are available on the Leicestershire Highway Design Guidewebsite at www.leics.gov.uk/standard drawings.htm. Developers are advised to checkto ensure that they are using current drawings.2. It should be noted that the Standard Drawings include extensive notes, including notesrelating to construction, which supplement the drawings and Specification and must beread in conjunction with them.3. Safety Fences and Barriers shall be in accordance with Section 2 of ‘HighwayConstruction Details’ published by Her Majesty’s Stationery Office as Volume 3 of theHighways Agency’s Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works.4. Any works not covered by the Leicestershire Highway Design Guide StandardDrawings shall require the submission and approval of scheme specific drawings.Version 17.09.12 MR/MH3

SERIES 100 - PRELIMINARIESAppendix 1/5: Testing to be carried out by the Developer’s Contractor1. The Developer is responsible for arranging and bearing the cost of carrying out thetests detailed in this Appendix.2. Table NG 1/1 following gives the frequency of particular tests.3. Routine tests carried out by manufacturers and suppliers in compliance with BritishStandard or other standard or specification are not included, but where a standard orspecification makes provision for a test certificate this is indicated.4. The following additional notes are to be read in conjunction with Table NG 1/1.Notes:1.Unless otherwise stated above, all sampling and testing in this Appendixshall be arranged by the Developer.2.Tests comparable to those specified in this Appendix will be necessary forany equivalent work, goods or materials proposed by the Developer.3.(N) indicates that a UKAS test report or certificate is required, where UKASstands for United Kingdom Accreditation Service.4.Cube strength tests are not required for concrete complying with Clause2602.5.Unless otherwise shown in this Appendix test certificates for work, goods ormaterials as scheduled under any one Clause are required for all such work,goods or materials in the Works.6.Where the stated frequency is marked *, and the materials are known fromexperience of the source to have good compliance, the Engineer may agreeto reduction of the stated frequency of testing.Version 17.09.12 MR/MH4

APPENDIX 1/5: TESTING TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE DEVELOPER’S CONTRACTORTABLE NG 1/1: Testing DetailsClauseWork, Goods or MaterialTestFrequency ofTestingTestCertificateCommentsSeries 300 Fencing306Permanent fencingConcrete components3081 per consignment (maximum1 per 100components)(BS 1722)Gates and stilesReinforced concreteposts311Cover toreinforcementQuality managementScheme applies(Tests/samplesshould not normallybe required)Cover toreinforcementPreservation of timberMoisturecontent(using theoven dryingmethod)1 per consignment (maximum1 per 100components)(BS 3470)As required insub-Clause311.2(v)Quality managementscheme applies(Tests/samplesshould not normallybe required)Requiredfor eachbatchQuality managementscheme applies(Tests/samplesshould not normallybe required)RequiredTo provide wellattested anddocumentedevidence (See NG403.5)†Series 400 Vehicle restraint systems403Anchorages andattachment systems for usein drilled holes404Anchorages in drilled holesUltimatetensile load(Manufacturer’stests)Loading teston siteAs required bythe EngineerPost foundations(See NG 404.3)Series 500 Drainage and service ducts501501Pipes for drainage andservice ductsVitrified clayConcrete- Not n-ductileUPVCGRPPlastics, see table 5/1Corrugated steelProduct certificationscheme ion 17.09.12 MR/MH5

APPENDIX 1/5: TESTING TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE DEVELOPER’CONTRACTOR cont.TABLE NG 1/1: Testing Details cont.ClauseWork, Goods or MaterialTestFrequency oduct certificationscheme appliesSeries 500 (continued).501cont.Corrugated Not steel900mmbitumendiaprotectionConcrete PC/SRCexceeding 900 mm diaProof loadMaximumloadChloride 9.9Other materials503505RequiredPipe beddingGradingSolublesulphateLos Angelescoefficient(N)Plastic index(N)Los Angelescoefficient(N)Solublesulphatecontent (N)GradingFilter medium ng existing drainsConcreteGroutChambersPrecast concrete1 per 500*tonnes (min of3*)1 per sourceRequired1 per source*Required1 per 500tonnesWashing andsieving method tobe used1 per source*RequiredCorrugated galvanisedsteel(Manufacturer’stests)Manhole stepsSteel fitmentsCovers, grates andframesCover boltsBBA certification (orequivalent) appliesRequiredProduct to complywith Cl. 506.3Product certificationscheme appliesProduct certificationscheme appliesProduct certificationscheme appliesQualitymanagementscheme appliesVersion 17.09.12 MR/MH6

APPENDIX 1/5: TESTING TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE DEVELOPER’S CONTRACTOR cont.TABLE NG 1/1: Testing Details cont.ClauseWork, Goods orMaterialSeries 500 (continued)508509Test516TestCertificateGullies and pipe junctionCommentsProduct certificationscheme appliesPrecast concreteClayCast iron and steelWatertightness of joints andgeneral pipe conditionProduct certificationscheme appliesWater testCCTV survey(in place ofmandrel test)512Frequency ofTestingBackfill to pipe baysGradingCombined drainage/kerbsSol.sulphatecontent (N)Load testAll pipelines withwatertight jointsAll surface watersewer pipes oncompletion ofthe Works andagain beforeissue of theFinal CertificateRequired1 per 50 tonnes*(min of 3)1 per source*Required1 per 1000mRequiredCert. to Cl. 516reqd.RequiredCross referenceshould be made toany requirements inAppendix 6/1.Videos and reportsincluding gradientprofiles to besubmitted. Crossreference should bemade to anyrequirements inAppendix 5/1.Series 600 Earthworks 601631 to637640Acceptable materialClassGeneraldescription1General granularfillICOnly2General cohesivefillGrading/Uniformitycoefficientmc/MCV (N)SMC of chalk(N)Los arstrength (N)SMC of chalk(N)Bulk density(PFA) (N)3General chalk fillmc (N)4Landscape fillSMC (N)Grading/mc/MCV (N)Twice a week*2 per 1000 m³up to max of 5per day*Twice a week*Weekly*Twice a week*2 per 1000 m³up to max of 5per dayTwice a week2 per 1000 m³up to max of 5per day*2 per 1000 m³up to max of 5per day*Daily*Daily*Version 17.09.12 MR/MH7