National Code of Practice for Utility Operators' Access to Transport Corridors
This Code of Practice(external link) defines the set of standards for working on the road and the Corridor Access Request (CAR) process.
The code is a legislated requirement under the Utilities Access Act 2010(external link) and provides a nationally consistent and cooperative framework for corridor managers and utility operators, to manage transport corridors while also providing for the access rights of utility operators.
Training
New Zealand Utilities Advisory Group (NZUAG) (external link)offers a new online training module for those who work in transport corridors to explain the essential elements of safety.
This is offered free to all participants for the first six months following its launch on Monday 28 August 2023.
The course teaches workers about the code and how to ensure everyone works in a safe and managed way. It was designed by the team at Open Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga and takes about 45 minutes to complete.
Students are expected to get at least 80% of the questions correct to pass.
Sign up for the code training course. (external link)
Construction Standard Specification | Infrastructure Design Standard
These specifications (CSS)(external link) set out the Christchurch City Council technical requirements for the construction of land and asset developments undertaken both on behalf of Christchurch City Council or that are intended to be taken over or maintained by Christchurch City Council.
The Infrastructure Design Standard (external link)set out the technical requirements for the design of land and asset developments. As such, there is a degree of interrelatedness between these two documents, and they should be read in conjunction with each other.
Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017
The Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 (external link) sets out the requirements for parking and control of vehicular or other traffic on any road or area under the care, control or management of the Council.
Part 3: Interference with Road, Traffic or Pedestrians of the Bylaw covers unauthorised activities that may affect the normal operating conditions of a road.
These activities may include:
- Events affecting the road - An event includes major public events (such as the Christchurch Marathon and the Santa Parade), as well as community events (including street parties).
- Temporary use of legal road - Examples of temporary acts include operating construction equipment or machinery from the road, placing a shipping container/skip on the road; erecting temporary fencing or scaffolding on the road; and temporary art installations. Road within this context includes the footpath, berm, verge, carriageway, etc.
- Vehicle crossings - No person may construct or alter any vehicle crossing across a footpath or a road unless the person has the prior written permission of an authorised officer.
- Temporary access ways - No person may construct or use a temporary access way across a footpath or a road unless the person has the prior written permission of an authorised officer.