Signage

[Quickthorn]

You can get the red book from Amazon

 

Safety at Street Works

 

It seems to be repeated word for word here

 

From that picture, and from what I read, the layout is ok if it allows 2 way traffic..so you need 5.5 m minimum width, unless buses and HGVs use the route, in which case you need 6.75 m min. If you can't do that, then you have to pick a traffic control option, which will depend on speed limits and traffic flow rates, amongst other things.

 

I used to sort out all my signage myself, based on the red book above, before it became apparent that you needed a ticket for it. I'd visit the site and count the traffic, measure up on a map, and work out what sign scheme we'd need. Sometimes we'd go for portable lights regardless, just for the ability to stop everything for a few moments during the more dodgy operations. We'd nearly always contact the local highways authority to find out what restrictions may apply, and we'd contact any emergency services. However, it was quite rare to have to do any of these jobs; once we'd costed in the sign or light hire,etc, the customer would usually end up going with someone who was cheaper.

[Dean Lofthouse]

It's rare we need to work roadside, but it's always worth knowing the score.

 

I hear what your saying Quickthorn, you put a load of effort and time into pricing the job correctly to lose it to someone who doesn't give a toss.

 

If the customer only knew whats involved

[brownie1964]

Sent you a PM re chapter 8 books for you.

[Dean Lofthouse]

Sent you a PM re chapter 8 books for you.

 

Cheers Andy, much appreciated.