hoarding procedures and specifications

HOARDING PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

PO Box 240, BURWOOD NSW 1805 Suite 1, Level 2, 1-17 Elsie Street, BURWOOD NSW 2134

Phone: 9911 9911 Fax: 9911 9900 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.burwood.nsw.gov.au

Public Document Adopted by Council: 19 May 2020

Ref. No.: 19/52067 Version No.: 1

Ownership: Building and Development

Contents 1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................... 3

2 Scope ...................................................................................................................................... 3

3 Definitions ................................................................................................................................ 3

4 General Requirements ............................................................................................................. 4

5 Policy Review ........................................................................................................................ 15

6 Contact .................................................................................................................................. 15

Hoarding Procedures and Specifications

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1 Purpose The Hoarding Procedures and Specifications (HPS) document is supplemental to Council’s Hoarding Policy and prescribes procedures, design and installation criteria to control the placement of temporary structures on or above a public road. The HPS is considered in the assessment of applications lodged by applicants seeking approval to erect a temporary structure on or above Council’s infrastructure such as footways and roadways to enable construction or maintenance activity to occur on and around buildings. The aims of the HPS are to ensure that structures erected on or over a public road are installed and maintained in a good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with relevant structural standards and current good building practices. The HPS also seek to integrate public art and high quality graphics and historic images with temporary structures to mitigate visual impacts and enrich and vitalise the public place adding creativity, interest and meaning to Burwood’s culture, vibrancy and history. 2 Scope The HPS applies to the whole of the Burwood local government area (LGA) and is administered by Council’s Building and Development Team. Hoarding installation fees are charged in accordance with Council’s Schedule of Fees and Charges. 3 Definitions For purposes of this HPS and unless contradicted in other policy or legislative reference, the following definitions apply: authorised person: an employee of Council generally or specially authorised in respect of or whose duty it is to deal with, or to act in regard to, any Acts, matters or things in relation to which the expression is used (Local Government Act 1993). cantilevered facade-mounted materials landing platform: a fixed or retractable platform attached to a building’s facade or building perimeter that overhangs a road and which is used to hoist and land material and equipment to and from a workplace, typically a floor of a multi-level building using site-based or mobile hoisting devices such as cranes. cantilevered work platform: a temporary platform generally consisting of structural elements such as needle beams and decks attached to a building and on which scaffolding may be erected to undertake work on a building. classified road: (Roads Act 1993) includes: (a) a main road (b) a highway (c) a controlled access road (d) a secondary road Note: A full list of classified roads is available on the Department of Transport’s website. control measure: in relation to a risk to health and safety, means a measure to eliminate or minimise the risk. (Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011)


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crossing: the portion of a driveway or vehicular accessway between the carriageway of a road (street gutter) and property boundary (frontage) footway: the part of a road that is set aside or formed as a path or way for pedestrian traffic (whether or not it may also be used by bicycle traffic). (Roads Act 1993) hoarding: a temporary structure placed on the Council’s land (footway/roadway) that separates a workplace from the public place and may also provide an overhead protective barrier to protect the public place from objects that may fall from a work area. permit: an approval in force under the Local Government Act 1993 and Roads Act 1993. person conducting a business or undertaking: (Section 5 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011), for the purposes of these Guidelines, is the holder of a determination (Permit) for a temporary structure such as a builder; a contractor; or other person involved in placing a temporary structure in a public place. public liability insurance: insurance where the insurer agrees to indemnify the insured for legal liability owed to another person who suffers loss, damage, injury or death by reason of the insured’s activities. public place: a road. Road: (Local Government Act 1993) includes: (a) highway, street, laneway, pathway, footpath, cycleway, thoroughfare, bridge, culvert,

causeway, road-ferry, ford, crossing, by-pass and trackway, whether temporary or permanent, and

(b) any part of a road and any part of any thing referred to in point (a), and

(c) anything forming part of a road or anything forming part of any thing referred to in point (a).

roadway: a road that may also include a laneway. SafeWork NSW: the authority constituted under the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998. scaffolder: a person engaged in erecting, altering or dismantling scaffolding. (AS/NZS 4576:1995 ‘Guidelines for Scaffolding’) scaffold / scaffolding: a temporary structure specifically erected to allow and support access or work platforms. Where the word ‘scaffolding’ appears in the HP it refers to ‘perimeter scaffolding’ erected on or above the Council’s property (a road). It does not apply to scaffolding erected on private property associated with construction, demolition or maintenance activity on a building or other structure. temporary structures: hoardings, scaffolding and cantilevered work platforms as defined in this policy 4 General Requirements Hoardings shall be designed in accordance with the designs and specifications stipulated in this document, known as either a Type A or a Type B hoarding. The type of hoarding required to be erected will vary depending on the locality and the nature of the proposed construction work. In instances where this HPS and Council’s Hoarding Policy requires graphics or images, these should be sourced in consultation with Council and be consistent with Council’s Public Art Strategy.


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Each type of hoarding is further described below. For photographic examples of hoarding types see Appendix 1. A Type B hoarding is typically a prefabricated modular steel gantry hoarding structure installed and assembled in segments to form an integrated overhead protective structure allowing pedestrians to pass beneath. A prefabricated modular Type B hoarding may also incorporate a site fence and overhead office sheds. The structural frame of Type B hoardings must be of steel. Hoardings must be erected where it is proposed to construct, demolish and carry out façade remedial works or maintenance to a building adjoining a public way. All materials must be solid in construction, be securely fixed and provide a smooth finish to a minimum height of 2100 mm to prevent injury to pedestrians, with the exception of Type A (Open) hoardings where the minimum height is 1800 mm. Plans and supporting information submitted with a hoarding application must be in accordance with the requirements outlined in Appendix 1 of the Hoardings Policy. 4.1 Type A Hoarding A Type A hoarding is a fence that separates the worksite from the road. For the purposes of the HPS there are two types of Type A hoardings: 1. Type A (Open) Hoarding – a fence comprising interlocking metal framed open transportable

panels (often with mesh or cloth attached) 2. Type A (Closed) Hoarding – a fence comprising a structural frame of timber or steel, clad

with water-resistant structural plywood sheets Type A (Open) Hoarding: 1. The hoarding is required to be a minimum height of 1800 mm 2. The hoarding may be constructed of a demountable open panel fence (temporary fencing)

and must include attached dust preventative measures such as mesh or cloth 3. The hoarding may encroach onto Council’s land to the extent of the nature strip (where a

nature strip abuts the property boundary) and up to the footpath, ensuring the footpath is left accessible for pedestrians. In circumstances where there is no nature strip and the footpath abuts the boundary, a maximum encroachment of 600 mm is allowed

4. The minimum width of accessible footpath shall be 1200 mm or the existing footpath width

(the greater of the two shall be adopted) to ensure continual pedestrian access 5. The consistency of the pedestrian access provided is required to be of the same quality and

standard as what was there prior to the hoarding being erected 6. The supporting feet elements of the hoarding structure is to be visually obtrusive to ensure it

is easily visible by pedestrians 7. The hoarding must not obstruct the view of traffic lights or signage 8. The area of encroachment on Council’s road reserve is to be reinstated to original condition

upon removal of the hoarding.


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Typical Type A (Open) Hoardings Type A (Open) Hoarding - Sketch


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Type A (Closed) Hoarding 1. The hoarding is required to be a minimum height of 2000 mm 2. The hoarding must be constructed of solid structural grade water-resistant timber panels with

a minimum thickness of 17 mm. The hoarding is to be free of any protrusions (i.e. bolts and nails) and panels must be securely fixed, flush and even

3. The minimum width of accessible footpath shall be 1200 mm to ensure continual pedestrian

access, or, if located along Burwood Road, the minimum width shall be 2000 mm 4. The consistency of the pedestrian access provided is required to be of the same quality and

standard as what was there prior to the hoarding being erected 5. The hoarding must not obstruct the view of traffic lights or signage 6. Certification by a qualified and practicing structural engineer is required.

Typical Type A (Closed) Hoarding – painted standard matt black

Typical Type A (Closed) Hoarding – with graphic display/artwork


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Type A (Closed) Hoarding – Section


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4.2 Type A Hoarding Type B hoardings can either be stand-alone or associated with site shed/offices and must be erected where it is proposed to construct, demolish, carry out façade remedial works or maintenance to a building adjoining a public way, which is 7500 mm or greater in height and less than 3500 mm from the street alignment. A Type B hoarding must comply with the following requirements: 1. Have a minimum clear distance of 600 mm from the edge of the kerb to any part of the

hoarding structure 2. Have a minimum overhead clearance of 2200 mm to any bracing, beams or any other part of

the structure 3. The street side should be open for at least two-thirds of its height for the full length of the

structure to prevent a ‘tunnel effect’ 4. A clear span of 1500 mm is required for continual pedestrian access at all times, except

along Burwood Road where a clear span of 2000 mm is required 5. The hoarding structure must be of square hollow section type or similar (subject to Council

review) 6. For visibility requirements, the structure shall be painted white below the deck level 7. If a site fence also forms part of the hoarding it shall be constructed of solid structural grade

water-resistant timber panels with a minimum thickness of 17 mm 8. Any doors or openings are to open into the work site and not out onto the footpath 9. All other activities on the road reserve, including footpath, require a separate approval,

including the standing of any plant 10. Occupation of a parking lane adjacent to the work site is not permitted for machinery and

materials at any time. All vehicles are to abide by signposted parking restrictions and park per NSW Road Rules at all times

11. Signposted and statutory “No Stopping” and “No Parking” zones adjacent to the work area

are to be kept clear of vehicles, machinery and materials at all times 12. Certification by a qualified and practicing structural engineer is required All Type B hoardings are required to be constructed in accordance with the above design criteria and WorkCover’s Code of Practice 1995 for Overhead Protective Structures.


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Typical Type B Hoardings with graphic display/artwork on fascia

Type B Hoarding with extended fascia to screen overhead site sheds

Type B Hoarding with pedestrian by-pass


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Type B Hoarding Elements – Elevation


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Type B Hoarding Elements - Section


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Type B Hoardings Elements - Perspective


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4.3 Standard colours In areas of Type A (Closed) and Type B hoardings that are not suitable for graphics or imagery, the following colours may be used on the hoarding structure.

Dulux ‘Gnu Tan’ Element: steel frame structure, fascias (timber sheeting), counterweights, site fence.

'Black' Element: Where a graphic is required or is proposed, all parts of the hoarding (except the underside of the deck which must be white) are to be painted black.

'White' (Type B Only) Element: Underside of the deck including beams and vertical infill panels of stepped hoardings. Non-standard colours may be permitted subject to site specific consideration and approval. 4.4 Shared pathways When a hoarding is proposed along a shared pathway, i.e. pedestrian/cycleway, the standard hoarding minimum clearances may not be applicable. In such cases, Council will evaluate hoardings and propose a solution in consultation with Council’s Traffic Engineers to ensure functionality of both the shared pathway and proposed hoarding. 4.5 Prohibited hoarding materials For Type A and Type B hoardings, the following are not permitted to form part of the hoarding structure situated on Council’s road reserve:

• Scaffolding

• Modified shipping containers to act as protective structures


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• Reinforcing mesh

• Star pickets and Cyclone mesh

• Timber-framed Type B hoardings

• Similar structures as mentioned above that are not permanently fixed. All materials must be solid in construction, be securely fixed and provide a smooth finish to a minimum height of 2100 mm to prevent injury to pedestrians, with the exception of Type A (Open) zone hoardings, where it is a minimum height of 1800 mm. 5 Policy Review This Policy will be reviewed every four years. 6 Contact

Group Manager Building and Development on 9911 9911.

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