![]() Once the relevant permissions, plans, orders and insurances are in place you can apply for your licence. It is advised that you read and understand our scaffold protocol (PDF, 1.15MB) before proceeding with your application. It is an offence under section 169 part 5 of the Highways Act to place scaffolding/hoarding before the permitted start date. The matter will be brought to the attention of the HSE. If it is identified that there is a potential issue with the safety of the structure, either during erection, dismantling or use. We work closely with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). You also need to determine whether listed building consent is required. The Guide to scaffolds and scaffolding has information on types of scaffolds and their uses. Scaffolding work means erecting, altering or dismantling a temporary structure that supports a platform. You may need a traffic management plan and potentially a temporary traffic regulation order, if this is likely to cause an obstruction to a public highway/road, road closure or obstruct parking spaces. Scaffolding is the individual components that, when assembled, form a scaffold. If you need two separate scaffolds at the same location, two licences will be required. If you need scaffolding and hoarding you will need separate licences for both. ![]() ConditionsĪ licence only covers one structure and it cannot be issued for both scaffolding and hoarding. It is the responsibility of the qualified contractor who is doing the works to apply for and obtain a licence. ensure that the safety of the public and operatives working in and around the area on the public highway are protected at all timesĪpplications to erect a hoarding around a building site next to the highway are included within the application form.be aware of the scaffolding so members of the public can be notified.ensure that the scaffolding is erected in accordance with health and safety legislation.If you need to put scaffolding on a footpath, road or verge maintained by us you will need a licence.
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