Before construction begins, a programme of construction must be submitted for the council’s approval. The programme must give details of the level and amount of supervision that will be provided so the council are confident that the traffic signal installation will be built in accordance with the design and specifications. The programme must also contain programming of traffic signals clearance, installation, white lining and slot cutting works.
At regular intervals, the council will audit the supervision of a scheme to make sure that the agreed programme of supervision is met. However, it is the developer’s responsibility to keep the council informed of the proposed programme.
Before adoption, the following must be provided:
- copies of approved design calculations (if not already received);
- inspection certificates;
- material-testing certificates, digital photographs on compact disc(*.JPG or*.BMP format);
- as-built drawings preferably in an electronic form, (for example AutoCAD file) via email;
- maintenance manuals; and
- a final certificate of completion to the council (take over certificate).
Failure to accord to the approved design and insufficient collation of the required evidence will jeopardise the ability of the council to adopt traffic signals.
The council can supply and install all permanent traffic-control equipment to be installed as part of the highway works. Reasonable cost must be provided to the council for designing, supplying and installing the equipment.
Fees
The additional design checking and inspection fees must be paid for any traffic signals schemes.
Fees are based on actual costs and an indication of the likely fee will be provided.