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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

Section 109 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 empowers a road works authority to grant permission to persons to carry out certain road works. Such permission may only be granted to persons as prescribed by regulations under section 109(4).

These Regulations prescribe that permission may be granted under section 109 to any person carrying out any class of works except works of inspection and maintenance of fire hydrants in roads.