Series NG 200 Site Clearance

MANUAL OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR HIGHWAY WORKS
VOLUME 2 NOTES FOR GUIDANCE ON THE SPECIFICATION FOR HIGHWAY WORKS
SERIES NG 200
SITE CLEARANCE
Contents
Clause Title Page
NG 201 (02/16) Clearing 2
NG 203 (02/16) Explosives and Blasting 2
NG 204 (02/16) Hazardous Materials 3F
(02/16) Sample Contract Specific
NG
Appendices A1
Amendment – February 2016 1

Volume 2 Series NG 200
Notes for Guidance on the Specification for Highway Works Site Clearance
SITE CLEARANCE
NG 201 (02/16) Clearing
1 (02/16) A schedule of buildings and structures to be demolished, or partially demolished, should be included
in contract specific Appendix 2/1. The locations should be indicated in the contract specific Appendix and
clearly marked on the drawings (with reference numbers for cross identification with the Bill of Quantities
where appropriate). Parts of buildings below ground level (such as foundations) which are to be removed (as an
earthworks operation) should be indicated as such on the drawings.
2 (02/16) Generally, disused soil and surface water pipes over 1 m depth below formation should be left
undisturbed, and need only be sealed as specified. There will, however, be occasions, particularly with the larger
pipes (say 375 mm diameter and over) and when there is evidence of possible collapse, when it may be considered
that steps should be taken to avoid any subsidence. In this case the alternatives include:
(i) Excavation to remove pipe and refill trench with suitable material;
(ii) Grouting with a mixture of cement and pfa in accordance with Clause 506.
Requirements should be stated in contract specific Appendix 2/2, when necessary.
3 (02/16) Where the general site clearance item is to be used in the Bill of Quantities the drawings should include
a plan indicating by shading or hatching the area(s) to be measured as general site clearance. Where sections of
general site clearance are markedly different in character, eg. woodland, these should be separately identified on the
drawings.
4 (02/16) The drawings should clearly indicate any area of grassland or woodland, individual tree or shrub,
required to be preserved, eg. for landscaping purposes or because of Tree Preservation Orders.
5 (02/16) The recovery of existing material should be considered on all types of contracts. Contract specific
Appendix 2/3 should be used to list materials which are to be retained and stored by the Contractor for re-use on
the site, or delivered to a store nominated in the Appendix for future use elsewhere.
Where materials are to be reused or recycled consideration should be given to the requirements of the Construction
Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011 (CPR). If materials are to be processed for a change of use and that further
use is covered by a harmonised standard then the materials would need to be attested and CE marked. Where this
is likely to occur it should be brought to the attention of the Overseeing Organisation and specialist advice sought
with respect to EU product legislation. Such materials should not be vested with the employer unless specifically
agreed with the Overseeing Organisation, as there would be the possibility that the Overseeing Organisation or the
employer would be taking on the obligations of the manufacturer under CPR.
6 (02/16) Contract specific Appendix 2/6 should be used to identify any additional environmental site clearance
requirements including programming constraints or restrictions on working methods. These would include, but not
be limited to, ecological measures including seasonal constraints, the requirements for dealing with injurious and/or
invasive species and the requirements for dealing with archaeological features.
NG 203 (02/16) Explosives and Blasting

1 (02/16) Where blasting for demolition of structures or removal of tree stumps is to be permitted, details should
be given in contract specific Appendix 2/4. This should include, or refer as necessary to requirements for control of
noise and vibration given in contract specific Appendix 1/9. Further guidance is given in NG 607.
Amendment – February 2016 2

NG 204 (02/16) Hazardous Materials

1 (02/16) Where site clearance could involve the handling and disposal of hazardous materials (eg. asbestos)
the compiler should have discussions with the Environment Agency, or Natural Resources Wales, appropriate
environmental health authority and/or the Health and Safety Executive and include in contract specific Appendix
2/5 any specific requirements and/or, as a guide, measures which would be acceptable to them. Cross-reference to
contract specific Appendix 1/23 may be appropriate. The extent of any hazardous materials should be identified in
contract specific Appendix 2/1.
Amendment – February 2016 3F

NG SAMPLE CONTRACT SPECIFIC APPENDIX 2/1:

(02/16)
LIST OF BUILDINGS, ETC, TO BE DEMOLISHED OR

PARTIALLY DEMOLISHED
[Note to compiler: List the buildings and structures to be demolished or partially demolished, together with any
further requirements.]
Address Description Drawing No. Ref No. Requirements
[The column headed ‘Requirements’ is available for including such instructions as:]
(i) Restrictions on when buildings, etc. can be demolished, or partially demolished.

(ii) Any particular precautions to be taken during demolition.
(iii) Extent of demolition.
(iv) Method of filling voids.
(v) Material to be retained.
(vi) Treatment of adjoining properties, waterproofing, etc.
(vii) Identification of any hazardous materials, cross referenced to contract specific Appendix 2/5.
NG SAMPLE CONTRACT SPECIFIC

(02/16)
APPENDIX 2/2: FILLING OF TRENCHES AND PIPES

[Note to compiler: If it is wished to vary the requirements of sub-Clause 201.3, state the particulars in this
Appendix.
Examples are:]
(i) Removal of pipes, services, etc. over 1 m below formation.

(ii) Filling of pipes over 1 m below formation.
(iii) Backfilling of trenches.
(iv) Retention of pipes, services, etc. within 1 m of formation.
Amendment – February 2016 A1


(02/16)
APPENDIX 2/3: RETENTION OF MATERIAL ARISING

FROM SITE CLEARANCE
[Note to compiler: The following is a list of more common materials arising from site clearance and should be
amended and developed as appropriate.]
Description Location Delivered to: Requirements

Kerbs, quadrants
Paving
Setts
Chamber covers
Gully gratings & frames
Gates and fencing
Safety barrier components
Traffic signs
Bollards
Road studs
Traffic signals
Road lighting columns
Luminaires
Electrical equipment
Communications equipment
Cables
Timber arising from trees
[The column headed ‘Requirements’ is available for including such instructions as:]
(i) Disconnection of electrical supplies.
(ii) Transportation of equipment.
(iii) Stacking/storage of material.
(iv) Reinstatement of voids left by removal of equipment.


(02/16)
APPENDIX 2/4: EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING

[Note to compiler: Insert the following text as appropriate, amended and extended as required:]
1 (02/16) The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the measures for the control of noise and vibration which are
included in contract specific Appendix 1/9.
2 (02/16) Explosives shall not be used in the following locations:
.....................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................

(02/16)
APPENDIX 2/5: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

[Note to compiler: Insert, where appropriate, the following text, amended and extended as required:]
1 (02/16) The .........[compiler to insert details of the authorities that have been consulted and which have
provided specific requirements or agreements] have given/agreed the following specific requirements for dealing
with the hazardous materials identified in contract specific Appendix 2/1:
Drawing Number Reference Number Specific Requirements by
…………………………………
…………………………………
…………………………………
[insert name and address]


(02/16)
APPENDIX 2/6: SITE CLEARANCE ENVIRONMENTAL

REQUIREMENTS
[Note to compiler: include here requirements with respect to the following as necessary. Cross-reference other
contract specific Appendices as appropriate including Appendices 1/7 and 1/13]
1 (02/16) Ecological site clearance restrictions or measures [cross reference Series 3000 Clauses and/or contract
specific Appendices as appropriate].
2 (02/16) Archeological site clearance restrictions or measures.
3 (02/16) Other measures or restrictions.
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MANUAL OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR HIGHWAY WORKS

VOLUME 2 NOTES FOR GUIDANCE ON THE SPECIFICATION FOR HIGHWAY WORKS

Amendment – February 2016 1

NG 203 (02/16) Explosives and Blasting

Amendment – February 2016 2

NG 204 (02/16) Hazardous Materials

Amendment – February 2016 3F

NG SAMPLE CONTRACT SPECIFIC APPENDIX 2/1:

LIST OF BUILDINGS, ETC, TO BE DEMOLISHED OR

Address Description Drawing No. Ref No. Requirements

(i) Restrictions on when buildings, etc. can be demolished, or partially demolished.

NG SAMPLE CONTRACT SPECIFIC

APPENDIX 2/2: FILLING OF TRENCHES AND PIPES

(i) Removal of pipes, services, etc. over 1 m below formation.

Amendment – February 2016 A1

NG SAMPLE CONTRACT SPECIFIC

APPENDIX 2/3: RETENTION OF MATERIAL ARISING

Description Location Delivered to: Requirements

Amendment – February 2016 A2

NG SAMPLE CONTRACT SPECIFIC

APPENDIX 2/4: EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING

NG SAMPLE CONTRACT SPECIFIC

APPENDIX 2/5: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Drawing Number Reference Number Specific Requirements by

[insert name and address]

Amendment – February 2016 A3

NG SAMPLE CONTRACT SPECIFIC

APPENDIX 2/6: SITE CLEARANCE ENVIRONMENTAL

Amendment – February 2016 A4F

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