Document Summary

Code of Practice for Construction.

The Cable Communications Association.

This guide consists of a folded A3 page containing 20 numbered paragraphs. The guide offers guidelines to contractors engaged in street excavation and the subsequent installation or repair of telecom cables.

Two paragraphs mention trees.

• Para 3. This paragraph states that in accordance with the Town & Country Planning Act, 8 weeks notice will be given on any trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order and 6 weeks notice will be given on any trees located within a conservation area.

• Para 13. This paragraph states that the Cable operator will comply with NJUG10 and that each cable operator will have its own policy and procedure for construction in the vicinity of trees and where necessary will seek the guidance of the local authority arboriculturist.

CCA Code of Practice for Construction. 4 pages.  Available direct from the The Cable Communications Association, 5th Floor, Artillery House, Artillery Row, London SW1P 1RT. Tel 0171 222 2900 Fax. 0171 799 1471.

• See also NJUG 10

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