Paragraph 2 InterpretationI1

The terms used in this Part of this Schedule are as defined in article 2 (interpretation) of this Order save where inconsistent with sub-paragraph (2) which will prevail.

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “as built information” means one digital copy of the following information where applicable to the phase in question—

  1. (a)

     as constructed drawings in both PDF and AutoCAD DWG formats for anything designed by the undertaker;

  2. (b)

     list of suppliers and materials used, test results and CCTV surveys;

  3. (c)

     product data sheets, technical specifications for all materials used;

  4. (d)

     as constructed information for any utilities discovered or moved during the works;

  5. (e)

     method statements for works carried out;

  6. (f)

     in relation to road lighting, signs and traffic signals any information required by Series 1400 of the Specification for Highway Works;

  7. (g)

     plan of temporary signage indicating new road layouts;

  8. (h)

     populated post-construction inventory in the form of the Northamptonshire County Council post construction inventory dated November 2018;

  9. (i)

     organisation and methods manuals for all products used in the construction of the authorised development;

  10. (j)

      as constructed programme;

  11. (k)

      test results and records required by the detailed design information and during the construction phase of the project;

  12. (l)

      RSA3 and exceptions agreed; and

  13. (m)

      health and safety file;

• “the bond sum” means the sum equal to 110% of all the costs of the carrying out of the phase of the county highway works concerned and 100% of the commuted sum relating to that phase or such other sum agreed between the undertaker and the local highway authority;

• “commuted sum” means such sum as calculated for each phase as provided for in paragraph 9(2) of this Part of this Schedule and to be used to fund the future cost of maintenance of the county highway works.

• “contractor” means any contractor or sub-contractor appointed by the undertaker to carry out the county highway works or any phase of the county highway works and approved by the local highway authority in accordance with paragraph 3(2) of this Part of this Schedule;

• “county highway works” means those parts of the authorised development to be carried out in the areas identified as Works Nos. 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 on the works plans, the general arrangement of which is shown on the highway plans, and any ancillary works;

• “detailed design information” means drawings, specifications and other information which shall be in accordance with the general arrangements of the county highway works shown on the highway plans unless otherwise agreed between the local highway authority and the undertaker—

  1. (a)

     site clearance details;

  2. (b)

     boundary environmental and mitigation fencing;

  3. (c)

     road restraints systems and supporting Road Restraint Risk Appraisal Process assessment;

  4. (d)

     drainage and ducting;

  5. (e)

     earthworks including supporting geotechnical assessments required by HD22/08 and any required Strengthened Earthworks Appraisal Form certification;

  6. (f)

     pavement, pavement foundations, kerbs, footways and paved areas;

  7. (g)

     traffic signs and road markings;

  8. (h)

     traffic signal equipment and associated signal phasing and timing detail;

  9. (i)

     road lighting (including columns and brackets);

  10. (j)

      electrical work for road lighting, traffic signs and signals;

  11. (k)

      highway structures;

  12. (l)

      Stage 2 Road Safety Audit and exceptions agreed and, in the event that any works are not commenced within five years of the date of this Order comes into force, a further Stage 1 Road Safety Audit and exceptions agreed;

  13. (m)

      landscaping;

  14. (n)

      utilities diversions;

  15. (o)

      topographical survey;

  16. (p)

      identification of any land to be dedicated as highway; and

  17. (q)

      pre- construction health and safety information,

  where relevant to the phase concerned;

• “estimated costs” means the estimated costs in respect of each phase agreed pursuant to paragraphs 5(1) and (5) of this Part of this Schedule;

• “the excess” means the amount by which the local highway authority estimates that the costs referred to in paragraph 5(1) of this Part of this Schedule will exceed the estimated costs pursuant to paragraph 5(5)(b) of this Part of this Schedule;

• “nominated persons” means the undertaker’s representatives or the contractor’s representatives on site during the carrying out of the county highway works as notified to the local highway authority from time to time;

• “phase” means that part of the county highway works which is to be carried out in separate phases in the areas identified as separate works numbers on the works plans or such other phasing arrangements as shall be agreed with the local highway authority;

• “programme of works” means a document setting out the sequence and timetabling of the phase in question;

• “Road Safety Audit” means an audit carried out in accordance with the Road Safety Audit Standard

• “Road Safety Audit Standard” means the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges Standard GG 119 or any successor document;

• “utilities” means any pipes, wires, cables or equipment belonging to any person or body having power or consent to undertake street works under the 1991 Act; and

• “winter maintenance” means maintenance of the road surface to deal with snow and ice during the winter months.