Argyll and Bute Council
Roads & Infrastructure Services	
	
APPLICATION FOR THE USE OF PORTABLE TRAFFIC SIGNALS	
This form may be used to:		Request permission from the road authority for the use of 2-way portable traffic signals.	
where a junction is involved		Apply to the road authority for portable traffic signal site specific approval.	

Applicant Details	
Statutory Undertaker / Client	Contractor	
Company		Company		
Address		Address		
				
Phone		Phone		
Contact		Contact		

First Emergency Contact out of hours	Name & Phone No.		
Second Emergency Contact out of hours	Name & Phone No.		
	
Traffic Signal Supplier		Phone No.		
SRWR Reference No.		Works Ref.		

Location Details	
Address:		Traffic Sensitive?	
		Yes	No	

OS Grid Ref:	Easting		Northing		

Are Traffic Management Plans required?	Yes	No	
If YES, please send a plan to 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale indicating the work area, location, and the traffic control arrangements.	

Purpose Of works		Urgent	Yes	No	
	
Date and Time of works	From:		Proposed signal operation	
	To:		Working day		
Remarks	24 hours		
	Night		
	Off-peak		
I agree to meet all reasonable costs incurred by the road authority in respect of the condition, operation and disconnection of the signals and in respect of giving emergency attention if the ‘emergency contacts cannot be reached or are unable to rectify any fault within 2 hours of the first notification that the signals or associated signs are faulty. It should be noted that the Roads Authority and its employees in no way accept responsibility for any claims or demands which may be brought against it by third parties in any way by virtue of the installation operation or emergency rectification of these signals.

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Date
APPLICATION MUST NOT BE TAKEN AS APPROVAL

Conditions
1)	Upon receipt of the completed application form, the road authority will, if specific site approval is required, issue the approval.
If site approval is not required, the road authority shall take the application as notification of the intention to use 2-way Portable Traffic Signals and confirm that specific site approval is not required.
2)	The road authority must be notified if:
a)	Any change is made to the date or time on the application.
b)	The work is in the vicinity of any permanent signals including Pelican crossings.
c)	The work is in the vicinity of a level crossing (Network Rail must also be consulted).
3)	Where emergency or urgent works require portable traffic signals to be set up out with office hours, the applicant shall:
a)	Obtain verbal approval from the appropriate road authority; and
b)	Provide retrospective notification/application for written approval on the next working day; and
c)	Provide details of the works location, nature of works, portable traffic signal layout, and both the Undertaker’s and Contractor’s contact phone numbers to the appropriate road authority.
4)	At least seven working days’ notice shall be given for all works other than emergency and urgent works. For emergency and urgent works, (i.e. when circumstances arise which could result in immediate danger to the public or severe damage to the road), agreement should be made verbally and must be followed by written confirmation as soon as reasonably practicable, preferably the next working day.
The road authority must be notified within 2 hours of signals being removed from carriageway. Any changes to start and finish dates must be notified and approved in advance.
5)	Wherever signal control is to be used which contains or is near a junction, two scaled plans showing the proposed temporary site layout must accompany this application. It is a statutory requirement for the authority to issue written specific site approval before signals are installed, in these instances.
6)	Signal Operation:
a)	Working day is taken to be 0730hrs to 1900hrs
b)	24 hours is taken to be continuous use for duration of the works
c)	Overnight is taken 1900hrs to 0730hrs
d)	Off peak is taken to be 0915hrs to 1530hrs (Monday to Friday)
7)	The signal equipment and traffic signs must satisfy fully all the requirements set out in the TSR&GD, and all other relevant regulations, directions, and technical memoranda. Procedures, layouts, and operations shall be in accordance with "Safety at Street Works and Road Works - A Code of Practice" and "Traffic Signs Manual - Chapter 8".
8)	The mode of operation of the signals shall be "Vehicle Actuated", unless otherwise agreed by the road authority in writing.
9)	All apparatus whether hired or owned by the user will be subject to a "beck and call" maintenance contract. The user must establish a safe working method of traffic control within 2 hours of notification of a fault or defect. The apparatus must be inspected and tested before delivery to site and the user must satisfy the road authority and police that the equipment meets all the necessary requirements and that a competent person has made the pre-delivery check. Stop/Go Boards must be on site, and in a fit state for use, when the site is manned.
10)	When the site is in an urban environment, the apparatus must be of a type, which produces a noise level maintained below the first action level 85 dB(A). This will ensure that noise produced is kept to a minimum thus reducing the risk and any harmful effects to the public.

I agree to meet all reasonable costs incurred by the roads authority in respect of the condition, operation and disconnection of the signals and in respect of giving emergency attention in the event that the ‘emergency contacts’ cannot be reached or are unable to rectify any fault within 2 hours of the first notification that the signals or associated signs are faulty. It should be noted that the roads authority and its employees in no way accept responsibility for any claims or demands which may be brought against it by third parties in anyway by virtue of the installation operation or emergency rectification of these signals.

Sign Date
APPLICATION MUST NOT BE TAKEN AS APPROVAL
Once your application has been approved you will be contacted by our local area team.