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Works PermitAuthorization to Construct Works within a Forest Service

Road Right-of-Way for a Purpose other than the Passage of Vehicular or Pedestrian Traffic

WORKS PERMIT NUMBER: MINISTRY FILE NUMBER:

WORKS PERMIT ISSUED BY:DISTRICT MANAGER

WORKS PERMIT ISSUED TO:

at the following address: (the "Permittee”) at the following address: Telephone: Fax: Telephone: Fax:

Email Address: Email Address:

Name of District Manager: Permittee Representative:

Corporate Business Number:

WHEREAS:In accordance with Section 11 of the Forest Service Road Use Regulation under the Forest and Range Practices Act, a person must not construct works on any part of a Forest Service road (FSR) right-of-way for any purpose other than the passage of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, except under, and in accordance with, a permit issued by the District Manager.

The District Manager issues this Works Permit to authorize the Permittee to carry out such works within an FSR right-of-way for the purpose stated herein and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Works Permit.

The works under this Works Permit relevant to the affected sections of FSR right-of-way are defined in attached or referenced location plans or maps, and construction documents or other suitable documentation, supplied by the Permittee (the Works). The following background description summarizes the significant project components of the Works within the Permit Area:{State the FSR Name and FSR Project Number (i.e., Road No. & Branch No.) and briefly describe the nature of the Works}

Permit Area: The sections of FSR right-of-way under Works Permit are illustrated and described on the location plan(s) or map(s) attached to this Works Permit in Schedule A, and define the “Permit Area.”

THIS WORKS PERMIT IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:The attached Schedules of conditions, if specified (marked in the appropriate square), are applicable to and form a part of this Works Permit:

Schedule A(mandatory)

Permit Area: Exhibit A Map and /or Other Works Location Plans or Maps

Schedule B(mandatory)

Indemnification & Insurance Agreement

Schedule C(mandatory)

Site & Project Specific Requirements

Schedule D Financial & Security Deposits AgreementSchedule E Statement of Works Construction

ConformanceSchedule F Permittee’s Construction Documents for

Proposed Works within an FSR Right-of-WaySchedule G PipelinesSchedule H Overhead Power and Communications LinesSchedule I Buried Power and Communications Lines

Expiry Date of Works Permit: yyyy/mm/dd

PERMITTEE’S OBLIGATIONSENGINEERING1) The Permittee must carry out the construction of the Works

according to its construction documents (design plans and supporting documents such as sketches, cross-sections, and profiles, or engineering design drawings and specifications) or other suitable documentation describing

the Works, attached or referenced herein in Schedule C or Schedule F, and to special requirements specific to the Works that may be specified in Schedule C and/or in other schedules, maps or other supporting documents attached to this Works Permit (if applicable).

2) If specified as a condition in Schedule C, and within {Enter a Number or "Not Applicable"} weeks after completion of the Works, the Permittee must submit record drawings and documents to the District Manager as a record to document what was constructed or implemented within the FSR right-of-way, including measurements, elevations, sizes or notes added to the construction documents as applicable.

3) If specified as a condition in Schedule C, the Permittee must submit a signed Statement of Works Construction Conformance (Schedule E) to the District Manager within {Enter a Number or "Not Applicable"} weeks after completion of all the Works authorized by this Works Permit that were constructed or implemented within the FSR right-of-way.

4) The Permittee must ensure that all Works authorized by this Works Permit are carried out at a time and in a manner that will not cause a material adverse effect on fish or fish habitat, water quality, and other known elements of social, environmental, and economic value defined as humans, property, the environment, and other things of value (including those listed in section 149(1) of the Forest and

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Range Practices Act), or some combination of these that are put at risk.

NOTICE TO COMMENCE WORKS5) The Permittee must provide a notice in writing to the

District Manager of the intention to begin the Works, which must be received by the District Manager at least two calendar weeks before beginning the Works or interfering with any FSR.

MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS WORKS PERMIT6) The Permittee must allow free access to all areas occupied

by the Works to any person appointed by the District Manager for the purpose of monitoring the Works for compliance with the terms and conditions of this Works Permit.

PROTECTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE, ROAD USE AND SAFETY7) The Works for which this Works Permit is issued must be

designed and constructed in a manner that will

a) not negatively affect the stability, condition or function of the road prism, including the structural integrity and load carrying capacity of the road running surface, road cuts and fills, and any bridge, culvert, ditch or other existing infrastructure located within or adjacent to the FSR right-of-way, and

b) not result in increased frequency, intensity, and cost of road inspections and road maintenance, and

c) maintain natural surface drainage patterns on the affected areas and the stability of adjoining natural slopes,

both during and after completion of construction.

8) All open or potentially hazardous excavations, materials or other obstructions are to be adequately guarded and delineated by substantial railings or barriers, adequately illuminated, and at all times every reasonable precaution must be taken to ensure the safe use of the FSR by the public.

9) Where the Works for which this Works Permit is issued might disrupt the flow or type of vehicle traffic on any FSR, the Permittee, in carrying out the Works or in the use thereof, must keep the FSR free and clear and open to traffic at all times, and will forthwith remove debris, equipment or any other thing to allow unhindered use of said road. Otherwise, if temporary and short-term road closures are necessary during implementation of the Works, the Permittee must, after consultation with affected Road Use Permit holders, (1) provide the District Manager with a traffic management plan (including a schedule of road closures) for suitability review by the District Manager and (2) if required by Schedule C, comply with the traffic management plan and schedule of road closures that has been accepted by the District Manager.

INDEMNIFICATION & INSURANCE10) The Permittee will sign an indemnification and insurance

agreement Schedule B before constructing any Works within the FSR right-of-way.

FINANCIAL AND SECURITY DEPOSITS11) As security for the Permittee's performance of its

obligations under or in respect of this Works Permit, and to indemnify the Province as required under Schedule B (Indemnity), the District Manager may request the Permittee to pay a deposit to the Province in accordance with Schedule D.

12) If a security deposit is required, the Permittee must pay the deposit before constructing any Works within the FSR right-of-way. Where a security deposit is required, it will be held until the Permittee has met all the terms and conditions of this Works Permit.

AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY AN FSR13) The Works for which this Works Permit is issued may

include ancillary modifications to the road alignment, prism, or structures (e.g., bridges, culverts) of the FSR only if those modifications area) purposefully required to accommodate the general

arrangement and implementation or construction of the principal Works,

b) expressly authorized in Schedule C,c) carried out at the Permittee’s expense, and to ministry

standards that may be specified in Schedule C and/or in other schedules, maps or other supporting documents attached to this Works Permit, and

d) identified and detailed in construction documents prepared by a professional engineer who is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC).

NON-EXCLUSIVE WORKS PERMIT14) This Works Permit is non-exclusive, and the Province may

issue other authorizations with respect to the permit area.

NOTICE OF WORKS COMPLETION15) The Permittee must provide a notice in writing to the

District Manager that the Works have been constructed, which must be received by the District Manager within two business days after completion of the Works.

COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS OF THIS WORKS PERMIT16) The Permittee must comply with the terms and conditions

of this permit.

17) The District Manager may cancel this Works Permit on notice in writing to the Permittee, for the following reasons:

a) for any breach of the terms and conditions of this Works Permit,

b) for failure to begin the Works authorized by this Works Permit prior to yyyy/mm/dd

This Works Permit is issued subject to the above limitations and attached schedules and maps.

DATE OF ISSUANCE: yyyy/mm/dd

SIGNATURE OF DISTRICT MANAGER

PRINT NAME:

Works PermitSchedule A – Permit Area: Exhibit A Map and /or Other

Works Location Plans or Maps

Permit Area: The sections of FSR right-of-way under Works Permit are illustrated and described on the location plan(s) or map(s) attached to this Works Permit in Schedule A, and define the “Permit Area.”

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Works PermitSchedule B – Indemnification, Prime Contractor, WorkSafe BC Coverage, and Insurance Agreement

THIS AGREEMENT APPLIES TO WORKS proposed for implementation or construction within the {Enter Name} Forest Service road (FSR) right-of-way under Works Permit Number {Enter Number}.

THIS AGREEMENT dated for reference yyyy/mm/dd

AGREEMENT BETWEENHER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OFBRITISH COLUMBIA, represented by the MINISTER OF FORESTS, LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCE OPERATIONS

AND

(the “Province” or "District Manager”) at the following address: (the “Permittee”, "you", "your", or “yourself” as applicable) at the following address:

Telephone: Fax: Telephone: Fax:




INDEMNITY

1) The Permittee agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Province and its employees and agents from any losses, claims, damages, actions, causes of action, costs and expenses that the Province or any of its employees or agents may sustain, incur, suffer or be put to at any time either before or after this Works Permit expires, including any claim of infringement of third-party intellectual property rights, where the same or any of them are based upon, arise out of or occur, directly or indirectly, by reason of any act or omission by the Permittee or by any of its agents, employees, officers, directors, Contractors or Subcontractors with respect to any activity engaged in or operation carried out in respect of this Works Permit (each a “Loss”), excepting always liability arising out of the independent acts or omissions of the Province and its employees and agents.

PRIME CONTRACTOR for multiple-employer workplaces:

2) If the workplace is or becomes a multiple-employer workplace, the Permittee agrees that:

a) the Permittee is the prime contractor as defined in section 118, Workers Compensation Act for the purposes of the Work and at all the workplace location(s) described in this permit, and the Permittee will observe and perform all of the duties and obligations which fall to be discharged by the prime contractor pursuant to the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation,

OR b) the Permittee will enter into a written agreement referred to in section 118 (1) of the Workers Compensation Act

designating a qualified person (e.g., contractor, subcontractor, or other qualified person) to be the prime contractor for the purposes of the Work and at all the workplace location(s) described in this permit.

WORKSAFE BC COVERAGE

3) Subject to paragraph 4 of this Schedule, the Permittee agrees, at its own expense, to (a) obtain the necessary WorkSafe BC compensation coverage for itself, all workers and any shareholders, directors, partners, or other individuals employed or engaged in carrying out the Works under this permit, and (b) ensure its contractor and contractor’s subcontractor(s) obtains WorkSafe BC coverage.

4) If the Permittee or its contractor or its contractor’s subcontractor(s) are not eligible for WorkSafe BC compensation coverage, then the Permittee agrees to ensure that it or its contractor and contractor’s subcontractor apply for and maintain Personal Optional Protection under the Workers Compensation Act.

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Works PermitSchedule B – Indemnification, Prime Contractor, WorkSafe BC Coverage, and Insurance Agreement

INSURANCE5) The Permittee agrees, during the full period of implementation or construction of the Works and without limiting its

obligations or liabilities herein and at its own expense, to provide and maintain with insurers licensed in British Columbia and in forms and amounts acceptable to the Province, Commercial Liability Insurance (formerly known as Comprehensive General Liability) in an amount not less than $2,000,000 inclusive per occurrence against bodily injury and property damage.

6) The Permittee agrees, at its own expense, to take special precaution to prevent fires occurring in or about the Works and shall observe and comply with all insurance policy warranties and all laws and regulations in force respecting fires. The Permittee’s insurance for Forest Fire Fighting Expense Coverage must be in the amount of not less than: (mark one as applicable by double clicking on the box)

$1,000,000 $500,000 Not Applicable

7) The Permittee agrees, without limiting its obligations or liabilities or restricting the generality of the indemnification provisions contained in this Agreement, at its own expense, to provide and maintain the following additional insurance(s) coverage as applicable and any additional insurance which it is required by law to carry to cover risks not otherwise covered by insurance specified in this Agreement:

a) Sudden and Accidental Pollutionb) Aviation liability; Watercraft liability; Automobile liabilityc) Shoring, Blasting, Excavating, Underpinning, Demolition, Removal, Pile Driving and Caisson Work, Work Below

Ground Surface, Tunnelling and Gradingd) Operation of Machinery.

8) The Permittee agrees that the duration of each coverage and insurance policy must be from the date of commencement of the Works under this Works Permit and must remain in full force and effect until all conditions of the Works Permit have been fully complied with.

9) The Permittee agrees to name the Province as an Additional Insured.

10) As proof of insurance, the Permittee agrees to provide the District Manager with a Certificate of Insurance completed by the Permittee`s insurance agent or broker. The Permittee acknowledges that its failure to provide a suitable Certificate of Insurance to the District Manager will result in termination of this Works Permit.

The Parties have executed this Agreement as follows:

SIGNED AND DELIVERED on behalf of the Province by the District Manager

SIGNED AND DELIVERED by the Permittee

(District Manager) (Permittee)

(PRINTED NAME of District Manager) (PRINTED NAME of Permittee)Dated this ____ day of _____________________, 20____ Dated this ____ day of ______________________, 20____

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Works PermitSchedule C – Site & Project Specific Requirements

The District Manager issues this Works Permit to authorize the Permittee to carry out Works within a Forest Service road (FSR) right-of-way for the purpose stated herein and in accordance with the following additional terms and conditions:

General Clauses (boilerplate

1. This permit is valid only for the Works stated herein and at the locations specified herein. Any alterations or additions to the scope of the Works must be covered by an amendment to this Works Permit, or by a separate Works Permit, as appropriate.

2. Traffic safety, and future FSR development and maintenance are first priorities. To ensure that public safety is not compromised by activities or installations within an FSR right-of-way, decisions related to design and construction of the contemplated Works must ensure that:

a. existing FSR facilities are not damaged or put at risk;

b. future planned or reasonably anticipated FSR development within the next 20 years (e.g., road improvements and re-alignments, bridge and culvert replacements) and on-going road and bridge maintenance is not unduly restricted by the Works;

c. the Works are designed and constructed in a manner that will:

i. not unacceptably disrupt traffic flow, taking into consideration traffic volume and types of users, and potential for increased likelihood of vehicle accident or disruption to others’ commercial and industrial operations address (in conformance with paragraph 9 of the Works Permit NRS103),

ii. not negatively affect the stability, condition or function of the road prism, including the structural integrity and load carrying capacity of the road running surface, road cuts and fills, and any bridge culvert, ditch or other existing structure located within or adjacent to the FSR right-of-way (in conformance with paragraph 7 a) of the Works Permit NRS103),

iii. not result in increased frequency, intensity, and cost of road inspections and road maintenance (in conformance with paragraph 7 b) of the Works Permit NRS103), and

iv. maintain natural surface drainage patterns on the affected areas and the stability of adjoining natural slopes, both during and after completion of construction (in conformance with paragraph 7 c) of the Works Permit NRS103); and,

d. other pre-existing utilities and infrastructure in the FSR right-of-way are protected.

3. Compensation policy: The Province provides no compensation for relocation of the Works which are located in the FSR right-of-way and that must be moved in order to accommodate FSR improvement projects, except where an explicit special provision for any compensation applies as set out in this permit.

4. Known workplace hazards: The Permittee is advised and acknowledges that the following hazards may be present at the workplace location(s) described in this permit, and need to be considered in co-ordinating site safety, including but not limited to:

a. overhead hazards, particularly electrical or telecommunications lines;b. buried utilities, particularly electrical, telecommunication, and water, oil and gas lines;c. traffic, danger trees, falling rocks, unstable slopes and other geological hazards; road stability concerns;d. (Note to District staff: List any other ‘known’ hazards.)

5. Engineered works: Any Works proposed within the FSR right-of-way that fall within the scope of "engineering" under the Engineers and Geoscientists Act must be performed by a Professional Engineer who is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC). Additionally, a Professional Engineer must carry out documented field reviews of his or her engineering work during implementation or construction of the work within the FSR right-of-way with sufficient oversight to provide assurance that the work substantially complies in all material respects with the engineering concepts or intent reflected in the construction documents (design plans and supporting documents such as sketches, cross-sections, and profiles, or engineering design drawings and specifications), including all revisions.

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6. Subsurface and terrain stability issues: The Permittee is responsible for all subsurface and terrain stability issues that arise related to the Works under this permit, and is responsible for any repairs or mitigation activities required to bring the affected FSR road prism, FSR right-of-way, and surrounding terrain back to a safe and stable condition.

7. Noxious weeds: The Permittee is responsible for preventing the introduction and spread of noxious weeds on the FSR right-of-way as defined by the British Columbia Weed Control Act and Weed Control Regulation. Ensure all equipment is in good working condition and free from invasive species prior to site mobilization and demobilization. (Note to District staff: Specify if the District Manager requires an invasive plant management plan detailing appropriate ground disturbance rehabilitation and weed control measures.)

8. Most utilities can cross FSRs: Generally, most utilities can cross FSR rights-of-way; however, crossings at some locations may be prohibited if they cannot meet the requirements of Schedule C (“Traffic safety, and future FSR development and maintenance are first priorities”) and other requirements and restrictions in this and other schedules that are applicable to and form a part of this Works Permit.

9. Exceptions: Exceptions to those restrictions on FSR rights-of-way occupancy as stated in this and other attached schedules and documents may be permitted by the District Manager. Any agreed-to exceptions by the District Manager must be included as an explicit special provision as set out in this permit.

10. Notice of permit cancellation: This permit may be canceled, at the discretion of the District Manager without recourse, should the Permittee fail to comply with all the terms of the permit. Thirty days' notice will be given before cancellation.

Authorized Works (complete the table below or use another suitable format to provide the necessary information)

11. This Works Permit authorizes only the principle Works identified below, and at the workplace location(s) designated below:

The Works and Workplace Location(s)

FSR Name FSR Project File ID & Br.

Authorized Works Workplace Location(s) Reference Drawings Showing Workplace Location(s) (see also Schedule F if applicable)

Note: In the case where the Permittee was issued a Works Permit based on temporary, conceptual plans or generic (non-site specific) ‘schematic drawings’, or partially finished documents, the Permittee must replace such unfinished documentation with suitable construction documents and submit them to the District representative for general review and acceptance prior to construction of the Works. See Schedule C.



Authorization to Modify an FSR (mark one as applicable by double clicking on the box, and delete the other; amend boilerplate as necessary, and add other standard conditions as needed)

12. The Works for which this Works Permit is issued may include ancillary modifications to the road alignment, prism, or structures (e.g., bridges, culverts) of the FSR only if those modifications are expressly authorized below:

The District Manager does not authorize any ancillary modifications to the FSR to accommodate the general arrangement and design of the principle Works. For example, upon completion of the Works authorized under this permit, there shall be no discernible changes to the pre-existing FSR vertical or horizontal alignment, profile, design speed, subgrade strength, road surfacing, ditching, culverts, bridges, pull-outs, or overall functionality of the road. During the course of construction, if unforeseen modifications to the FSR will be needed, the Permittee must obtain the District Manager’s authorization to make those modifications.

(Note to District staff: Ancillary modifications are defined as material changes to (1) the road alignment (vertical or horizontal), (2) the road prism (e.g., widening the running surface of the road, building a retaining wall on the outside of the road to retain road fill, changing the locations of existing pull-outs, modifying culverts or bridges, affixing pipe hangers or cable hangers to structures), or (3) the existing functionality of the road, as may be needed to accommodate the general arrangement, design and construction of the principle Works proposed for installation within an FSR right-of-way. For example, a proposed 4m shift in the horizontal alignment of the road prism to accommodate the general arrangement of the principle Works would constitute an ancillary modification to the road and requires District Manager authorization.)

OR

Subject to the requirements of paragraph 13 of the Works Permit (NRS103), the District Manager authorizes the following ancillary modifications to the road alignment, prism, or structures (e.g., bridges, culverts) of the FSR identified and detailed in construction documents prepared by a Professional Engineer who is a member of APEGBC, and briefly described in the table provided below, as needed to accommodate the general arrangement, design and construction of the principal Works authorized in Schedule C.

Location of Authorized Ancillary Modifications to

FSR (identify affected points or road segments)

Description of AuthorizedAncillary Modifications to FSR

Corresponding Permittee’s Construction Documents

Drawing and Revision No. / Date

km to km

In carrying out the Works within the affected road segments identified above, the Permittee may improve the road as required as a by-product of constructing the principle Works. Based on the outcome of a site inspection carried out by the Permittee and District representative, agreed-on improvements may involve modifications to the horizontal and vertical road alignment, road width and additional or improved vehicle pull-outs as noted on the attached drawings {Specify Drawings}. All road work must be completed in a manner that ensures safe road use, long term road stability, environmental soundness, and ongoing ease of road maintenance. Record drawings (‘as-built drawings’) shall include reference and plans of all road changes or road improvements.

Road modifications carried out by the Permittee shall not result in net loss of road width, vehicle pull-out width or length, and road functionality. If road modifications result in a loss of functionality or area to vehicle pull-outs or road width, the Permittee shall replace this with an equivalent road widening or improvement in the same general area, to the satisfaction of the District Manager. The Permittee shall consult with the designated District representative on all contemplated road changes or road improvements.

Note to District staff: Note: If applicable, other specific road engineering standards and criteria related to the above District Manager authorized ancillary modifications is provided in the section called “Special Conditions” under Schedule C.



Construction Documents for General Review and Acceptance (boilerplate

13. Prior to construction of the Works covered by this permit, the Permittee must submit completed construction documents suitable for the size and complexity of the project (i.e., design plans and supporting documents such as sketches, cross-sections, and profiles, or engineering design drawings and specifications, or plans with clear dimensions of proposed Works and offset distances of the Works to FSR infrastructure components) to the District representative for ‘general or suitability review’ (also known as an ‘acceptance review’ or ‘routine review’) to determine if the documents are satisfactory for the proposed Works within the FSR right(s)-of-way. Note: Such a general review by the ministry is not a check on the design or specifications, and therefore the ministry is not taking the responsibility of the Permittee’s designer or contractor.

14. In the case where the Permittee was issued a Works Permit based on temporary, conceptual plans or generic (non-site specific) ‘schematic drawings’, or partially finished documents, the Permittee must replace such unfinished documentation with suitable construction documents and submit them to the District representative for general review and acceptance prior to construction of the Works.

15. As a pre-condition to obtain the District’s general review and acceptance of the above specified construction documents and as far in advance of the start of construction of the Works as possible, the Permittee will schedule and conduct an on-site visit with ministry personnel at the Workplace location(s), unless the District Manager provides a written exemption for such an on-site visit to the Permittee.

16. The Permittee shall not construct the Works covered by this Works Permit until after,

a. the District’s general review and acceptance of the Permittee’s construction documents, and

b. the District Manager has given written approval to the Permittee.

General Requirements ‘during Construction’ of the Works (boilerplate

17. The Permittee must:

a. carry out the construction of the Works according to its construction documents that the Permittee submitted to the District representative for general review and acceptance prior to construction, and that form a part of this Works Permit as hard copy attachments to Schedule C and/or attached to or referenced in the document list in Schedule F (if applicable), and

b. comply with any construction techniques or requirements specified herein in Schedule C by the District Manager and particularly under the section called “Special Conditions”, and/or in other schedules, maps or other supporting documents attached to this Works Permit (if applicable),

c. if specified by the District Manager in the checkbox below, prepare ‘record drawings and documents’ (as they pertain to the affected parts of the FSR right-of-way) as a record to document what was constructed or implemented within the FSR right-of-way, and submit them to the District Manager, within the time period specified in paragraph 2 of the Works Permit (NRS103). (mark one as applicable by double clicking on the box)

NO – ‘Record drawings and documents’ are not required.

YES - ‘Record drawings and documents’ are required.

18. For ‘engineered works’ as defined in Schedule C, the Permittee must retain a Professional Engineer to carry out documented field reviews during implementation or construction of the Works authorized under this Works Permit to ascertain whether the construction of the Works within the FSR right-of-way substantially complies in all material respects with the engineering design or intent reflected in the construction documents prepared for the Works, and who must:

a. comply with paragraph 2 of the Works Permit (NRS103), and prepare ‘record drawings and documents’ as a record to document what was constructed within the FSR right-of-way, including

i. any District Manager authorized ancillary modifications to the road alignment, road prism, or structures (e.g., changes to bridges and culverts) of the FSR that are required to accommodate the general arrangement, design and construction of the principal utility works, and

ii. detailed geometric drawings showing the location, depth, width, length among other defining characteristics of the Works installed within the FSR right-of-way.



b. If buried pipe or cable is installed within a forest road right-of-way, the record drawings and documents must also indicate the location (GPS coordinates) and average depth of the buried pipe or cable.

c. complete and sign Schedule E (as applicable).


a. Utilize appropriate construction methods: If applicable, apply appropriate rock blasting techniques and other suitable construction measures to avoid destabilization of the road prism, and adjacent and surrounding areas.

b. Immediately notify the District Manager of any Damages: Immediately notify the District Manager of, and make any repairs to, damages to the road, bridges, and culverts and other road infrastructure that may arise out of the Works carried out under this permit, to the satisfaction of the ministry.

c. Provide copies of amendments to construction documents: The Permittee will supply the District representative with copies of any amended construction documents (developed prior to or during construction) as they pertain to the construction of the Works covered by this permit.

d. Promptly notify the District Manager: As construction proceeds, the Permittee will promptly notify the District Manager if the location, type or scope of the Works being installed within the FSR right-of-way will undergo any material design or construction changes that have the potential to negatively affect the condition of the FSR infrastructure, safe use of the FSR by the public or industrial users, or other values at risk of loss or damage.

20. Protection of roads: During construction, the Permittee shall ensure all equipment working at or hauling material to and from workplace locations does not damage or deposit material onto any part of the FSR rights-of-way. The Permittee has the full responsibility to repair any damage to FSRs caused by its construction equipment and/or operations. Roads may require additional maintenance concurrent with implementation of the Works authorized under this Works Permit. To mitigate impacts to the road prism resulting from construction of the Works and if authorized by the District Manager, the Permittee must carry out cleaning of affected road ditches and culvert inlets and outlets, and cleanup of any organic and other spilled debris from road surfaces, and other needed road maintenance activities as necessary.

General Requirements ‘after Construction’ of the Works (boilerplate


a. After construction of the Works and at its cost, return the condition of the FSRs to pre-construction or better condition ensuring (1) no blockages of road drainage structures (i.e., ditches, culverts etc.) and (2) no damage to bridges, culverts, or road surfacing materials.

b. Within two (2) business days after completion of the Works, provide a notice in writing to the District Manager that the Works have been completed;

c. Within the time period specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the Works Permit (NRS103), submit a copy of the ‘record drawings and documents’ as required, inclusive of a completed Schedule E to the District Manager (if applicable). Note: The District Manager may request a site visit with the Permittee following after completion of the Works.

Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Warning Signs (amend boilerplate as necessary, and add other standard conditions as needed)

22. At the request of the District Manager at any time, or in accordance with paragraph 9 of the Works Permit (NRS103) if temporary and short-term road closures are necessary during implementation of the Works, the Permittee must, after consultation with affected Road Use Permit holders, (1) provide the District Manager with a traffic management plan (including a schedule of road closures) for his or her suitability review. The Permittee’s accepted traffic management plan, referenced herein {provide a document reference and date} and/or included with Schedule C as an attachment, is applicable to and forms a part of this Works Permit.

23. The Permittee must comply with its accepted traffic management plan, unless otherwise authorized by the District Manager. Unless a road closure is approved by the District Manager, public and other industrial user access must be maintained. The Permittee’s traffic management plan may be posted to the District’s website for public information.

24. In preparing its traffic management plan, the Permittee must:

a. ensure that all affected stakeholders are contacted, and a mutually agreeable traffic plan is developed that addresses concerns in respect of the FSR, user safety, and agency review comments;



b. supply the District Manager with written confirmation of agreement by affected Road Use Permit holders and communities.

25. The traffic management plan must be satisfactory to the District Manager, and the Permittee must address the District Manager’s concerns and requests during implementation of the plan and construction of the Works. It must also ensure observance of the requirements of the Radio Calling and Driving on Forest Roads procedures located at: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-resource-use/resource-roads/radio-communications (Note: Replace with web link to local procedures if available)

26. During construction, the Permittee must:

a. notify the District Manager of any foreseen traffic delays that might occur as a result of proposed Works within and adjacent to the FSR right-of-way;

b. post traffic warning signs along the FSR alignment in each direction of travel advising FSR users of the potential safety hazard. All signs must receive approval from the District Manager prior to placement;

c. carry out any brushing or falling along the right-of-way necessary for the safe operations and traffic flow around the construction site, and receive the District Manager’s approval before carrying out any brushing operations.

Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (amend boilerplate as necessary, and add other standard conditions as needed)

27. The Permittee must prepare and implement an ‘Erosion and Sediment Control Plan’ with suitable measures to control sediment and erosion through the course of construction activities as well as address re-vegetation of disturbed ground within the road right-of-way. The Permittee must submit the plan to the District representative for ‘general or suitability review’ and acceptance prior to the commencement of the Works. The sediment and erosion control measures must be in conformance with {provide a document reference and date}. The Permittee must retain an Environmental Monitor during construction.

Removal of Timber (amend boilerplate as necessary, and add other standard conditions as needed)

28. In areas approved by the District Manager, the Permittee must remove all merchantable timber and vegetation within the FSR right-of-way or on Crown land adjacent to the right-of-way, to facilitate construction of the Works authorized by this Works Permit in accordance with the requirements of an ‘Occupant Licence to Cut’ or ‘Forestry Licence to Cut’, as appropriate, issued by the Natural Resource District Office. If the Permittee intends to burn slash, the Permittee must also obtain a Burning Permit from the District office.

Other Requirements (amend boilerplate as necessary, and add other standard conditions as needed)


a. Ensure all equipment is in good working condition and free from invasive species prior to be moving in and off site;

b. Not utilize material from existing or recently developed rock quarries or gravel pits unless specifically authorized by the District Manager;

c. Not restrict or constrict the crossing road width and ensure road maintenance and repair activities can be carried out as required without conflict;

d. Maintain the integrity of the FSR inclusive of all ditch lines and drainage structures, to be carried out concurrently with the Works. Debris removed from ditch lines and culverts must be cleared to and placed a minimum of 5 meters horizontal distance from the ditch line. No organic debris is allowed to blend with road surfacing or ballasting materials;

e. Comply with burning and disposal conditions and requirements of applicable legislation and associated regulations;

f. Remove all unsuitable material and inorganic debris from the project areas. All surplus or unsuitable organic waste and debris must be removed from work sites unless their complete burning is approved by the District Manager in compliance with applicable legislation.


http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-resource-use/resource-roads/radio-communications


Special Conditions (add special or custom clauses as needed)

30. Etc.

31. Etc.

32. Etc.

33. Etc.

34. Etc.

Attachments to Schedule C (as applicable) (e.g., site visit notes; decisions / agreements made in writing such as email notes and letters; reports received from the Permittee; and any letters of commitment (e.g., in respect of ‘Compensation policy’ of Schedule C)


Works PermitSchedule D – Financial & Security Deposits Agreement

THIS AGREEMENT APPLIES TO WORKS proposed for implementation or construction within the {Enter Name} Forest Service road (FSR) right-of-way under Works Permit Number {Enter Number}.

THIS AGREEMENT dated for reference yyyy/mm/dd

AGREEMENT BETWEENHER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OFBRITISH COLUMBIA, represented by the MINISTER OF FORESTS, LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCE OPERATIONS

AND

(the “Province” or "District Manager”) at the following address: (the “Permittee”, "you", "your", or “yourself” as applicable) at the following address:

Telephone: Fax: Telephone: Fax:




1) As security for the Permittee's performance of its obligations under or in respect of this Works Permit, and to indemnify the Province as required under Schedule B (Indemnity), the Permittee must pay a deposit of {Enter Deposit Amount} to the Province in a form acceptable to the District Manager before constructing any Works covered by the Works Permit.

2) If the Permittee fails to perform its obligations under this Works Permit, the applicable acts or regulations, or fails to properly remedy any damage to person or property caused by the Permittee's acts or omissions referred to in paragraph 1, the District Manager may take from the deposit referred to in paragraph 1:a) an amount sufficient to cover all costs incurred by the District Manager in remedying the failure, andb) an amount sufficient to indemnify the Province for any liability which the Province might incur as described in

paragraph 1,and for such purposes a security included in the deposit may be realized. The District Manager will immediately notify the Permittee of the amount and the purpose for which the District Manager deducted the amount from the deposit.

3) Within four weeks of the date on which a District Manager gives notice to the Permittee that an amount has been taken from the deposit referred to in paragraph 1, the Permittee shall pay to the Province, in a form acceptable to the District Manager, an amount sufficient to replenish the deposit.

4) Subject to paragraphs 6, 7 and 8, ifa) the District Manager, under paragraph 2, takes from the deposit an amount equal to the District Manager's

estimate of costs which the District Manager could reasonably expect to incur, andb) the costs incurred by the District Manager are less than the amount taken from the deposit,the Province will, as soon as feasible, return to the Permittee an amount equal to the difference between the amount taken from the deposit and the costs incurred by the District Manager.

5) If:a) the District Manager, under paragraph 2, takes from the deposit an amount equal to the District Manager's

estimate of costs which the District Manager could reasonably expect to incur, andb) the costs incurred by the District Manager are greater than the amount taken from the deposit,the District Manager may take from the deposit an additional amount equal to the difference between the costs incurred by the District Manager and the amount originally taken from the deposit, and for that purpose a security included in the deposit may be realized.

6) If the District Manager, under paragraph 2, takes from the deposit an amount equal to the District Manager's estimate of costs which the District Manager could reasonably expect to incur, the District Manager is under no obligation to remedy the failure.

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Works PermitSchedule D – Financial & Security Deposits Agreement

7) If:a) the District Manager, under paragraph 2, takes from the deposit an amount equal to the District Manager's

estimate of costs which the District Manager could reasonably expect to incur,b) the District Manager does not remedy the failure, andc) the District Manager gives a notice to the Permittee indicating that the Province will not be remedying the failure,

subject to paragraph 8, the Province may retain the amount taken from the deposit under paragraph 2.

8) If, after receiving a notice referred to in paragraph 7, the Permittee:a) remedies the failure, andb) gives a notice to that effect to the District Manager within one month of the date on which the notice referred to in

paragraph 7 is given to the Permittee, or within such longer period as the District Manager may approve,

the Province will return to the Permittee an amount equal to the difference between the amount taken from the deposit and any costs incurred by the District Manager in respect of the failure.

9) The Province will return to the Permittee the deposit, less deductions made under paragraphs 2, and 5, when:a) this Works Permit terminates,b) the District Manager is satisfied that the Permittee has fulfilled its obligations under or in respect of this Works

Permit, andc) the District Manager is satisfied that the Province will not be subject to any losses, damages or liabilities as

described in paragraph 1.

The Parties have executed this Agreement as follows:SIGNED AND DELIVERED on behalf of the Province by the District Manager

SIGNED AND DELIVERED by the Permittee

(District Manager) (Permittee) (PRINTED NAME of District Manager) (PRINTED NAME of Permittee)Dated this ____ day of _____________________, 20____ Dated this ____ day of ______________________, 20____

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Works PermitSchedule E - Statement of Works Construction

Conformance

Works Permit Number: Ministry File Number:

Forest Service Road Name / Branch No: Description of Project Covered by this Statement of Works Construction Conformance:

Road Section Identification

Construction Documents (include attachments if needed)

Dateyyyy/mm/dd

I am the APEGBC Professional Engineer for the above-described project, and I have undertaken professional responsibility for all field reviews required with respect to the implementation or construction of Works under the above Works Permit Number, and relevant to the affected road sections within the right-of-way of the Forest Service road (FSR). I have taken the appropriate steps as required under the Legislation for my profession, APEGBC Professional Practice Guidelines, APEGBC Quality Management Guidelines and by good practice, in order to sign and seal this Statement.

“Field review” for the purpose of this Statement, means the reviews conducted at the site of implementation or construction of the engineering work within the FSR right-of-way by a Professional Engineer or his or her subordinate acting under his or her direct supervision, that the Professional Engineer in his or her professional discretion considers necessary to ascertain whether the implementation or construction of the work substantially complies in all material respects with (1) the engineering design or intent reflected in the construction documents prepared for the Works.

Based on the results of the field reviews, I confirm that:

1) the significant aspects of the implemented or constructed Works within the FSR right-of-way for the road sections identified above are in general conformance with the above-noted construction documents (engineering design drawings and specifications) for the project “stamped for construction” and signed and sealed by the APEGBC Professional of Record, showing all the Works to be implemented or constructed within the FSR right-of-way, including all revisions, and

2) significant revisions to the design drawings and supporting documents have been documented and marked on the drawings or described in documents for this project, and have been noted on the “record drawings and documents.”

Signature of APEGBC Professional EngineerName of APEGBC Professional Engineer(please print)

DATE SIGNEDYYYY MM DD

(please affixprofessional seal here)

|| || EMPLOYER’S NAME AND ADDRESS (please print)

PHONE NO.

E-MAIL ADDRESS

“APEGBC” means Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia;

“APEGBC Professional Engineer” or “Professional Engineer” means a professional engineer licensed to practice by APEGBC;

“APEGBC Professional of Record” means the professional engineer with the lowest level of direct professional responsibility for the engineering design work produced for the project Works authorized for construction within the Forest Service road right-of-way and whose seal appears on the design documents; a test of “direct professional responsibility” is the ability of that professional engineer to alter or revise the engineering content in the master design documents.

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Works PermitSchedule F – Permittee’s Construction Documents for

Proposed Works within an FSR Right-of-Way

At time of issuing this Works Permit, the documents that form a part of this Works Permit are:

construction documents, attached in hard copy format and referenced in the tabular document list below

construction documents, referenced in the tabular list below (only)

temporary, conceptual plans or generic (non-site specific) ‘schematic drawings’, or partially completed documents, attached in hard copy format and referenced in the tabular list below, and that must be replaced with satisfactory construction documents showing as much detail as possible prior to construction of the Works within the FSR right-of-way, and in accordance with Schedule C.

temporary, conceptual plans or generic (non-site specific) ‘schematic drawings’, or partially completed documents, referenced (only) in the tabular list below, and that must be replaced with satisfactory construction documents showing as much detail as possible prior to construction of the Works within the FSR right-of-way, and in accordance with Schedule C.

Tabular Document ListPrepared by:

Document Name or Drawing

Number

Document Title

Note: CONCEPTUAL PLAN DRAWINGS require replacement with construction documents when available

prior to construction

Date (yyyy/mm/dd)

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Works PermitSchedule G – Pipelines

General Planning and Design Requirements (boilerplate)

The Permittee is responsible for the design of pipelines which it proposes to install in Forest Service road (FSR) rights-of-way and across other adjoining areas of vacant Crown land, (2) the installation, and (3) the maintenance of the facility once installed.

The ministry’s responsibility is limited to a suitability review of the pipeline alignment related to consistency with ministry policy and standards, location within or beside the FSR rights-of-way, and the method of installation or attachment. The ministry’s interest in a pipeline is centred on issues affecting public safety, preservation of road facilities, and protection of the environment. The ministry’s interest does not alter the fact that the Permittee is responsible for safety and for conformance with applicable standards and regulations, and the terms and conditions specified in this Works Permit.

1. Definitions: This Schedule G deals with pipelines which are used to transport water for non-domestic use, natural gas or oil and petroleum products. The following definitions apply throughout this Schedule G (see also Figure 1):

a. High Pressure Pipelines: Pipelines intended to operate at pressures greater than 2,070 kPa (300 psi).

b. Intermediate Pressure Pipelines: Pipelines intended to operate at pressures greater than 700 kPa (100 psi) and up to 2,070 kPa (300 psi).

c. Low Pressure Pipelines: Pipelines intended to operate at pressures which are less than or equal to 700 kPa (100 psi), and include lateral connections from the gas distribution mains which are within and parallel to the right-of-way to the customer.

d. Road prism width is the width between the top of the road cut slope and toe of the road fill slope.

e. Clearing width is the width that is cleared of standing trees for the purpose of constructing or maintaining a road, and is typically wider than the road prism width. The clearing width, located within the road right-of-way, is the minimum width required to accommodate the: road prism; user safety; subgrade drainage; subgrade stability; areas for placement of slash, debris and other waste; operation of equipment; snow removal; fencing and other structures that are ancillary to the road; pits or quarries; and landings.

f. Cut slope means the face of an excavated bank required to lower the natural ground line to the desired road profile.

g. Fill slope means the face of an embankment required to raise the desired road profile above the natural ground line.

h. Road right-of-way:

i. Right-of-way width for an FSR is the width of Crown land legally established or reserved.

ii. A road right-of-way width is typically much wider than the clearing width. The width of a road right-of-way is very likely to be at least 30 m and likely up to 75 m (in the case of an FSR), depending on local conditions. As well, policy on this matter is continually evolving. Contact the relevant Natural Resource District Office to obtain detailed information on the location and width of an FSR right-of-way.

Figure 1: Typical road cross-section and definition of terms

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2. The Permittee’s planning (including location and alignment) and design of pipelines must consider the requirements of Schedule G in preparing, finalizing and implementing its construction documents attached or referenced herein in Schedule C or Schedule F, and to special requirements specific to the Works that may be specified in Schedule C and/or in other schedules, maps or other supporting documents attached to this Works Permit (if applicable).


a. Consult stakeholders: Consult with District staff and other road users and stakeholders during the planning and design of the authorized Works as set out in this Works Permit.

i. Contact District staff to confirm that the ministry or other industrial user (as applicable) does not have any plans to carry out future upgrades on the affected FSR(s), and to confirm the District’s intentions to either keep the roads active, or to deactivate and discontinue and close them prior to the expected start of the Works, which could significantly impact the planning, design and construction of the proposed Works under this Works Permit.

ii. Confirm the land use and normal transportation requirements related to forest operations in an area. Guidance on these aspects is available from the Natural Resource District Office and/or through discussion with affected forest companies in the area.

b. Adhere to applicable regulatory standards: Ensure design and construction standards for pipelines and related facilities meet or exceed standards established by regulatory agencies which have authority. In the absence of other applicable standards, those standards recommended by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) will apply including but not limited to the following standards or their most recent update as applicable: CSA-Z662 (“Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems”) and CSA-Z663 (“Land Use Planning for Pipelines”). Where the ministry has prescribed a more stringent standard than other regulators or recommended CSA standards, the ministry’s standard will apply. Similarly where a regulatory authority requires a higher standard than those prescribed by the ministry, the regulator’s standard will apply.

c. Prepare construction documents: Prepare suitable construction documents (engineering design drawings and specifications) for the proposed Works within the FSR rights-of-way, and provide professional engineering oversight to appropriately address identified potential hazards and impacts to the stability of the Forest Service road, road user safety, and agency and stakeholder review comments in respect of the proposed Works. State relevant standards and codes on the construction documents that apply to the Works that will occupy the FSR rights-of-way to give the ministry some assurance that proper design, construction and maintenance procedures will be followed.

i. Construction documents for the Works covered by this Works permit will be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer who is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC);

ii. The construction documents will include details that are representative of site conditions and terrain at the location of the proposed works (e.g., at individual utility crossing locations, or along a proposed utility alignment), including the locations of relevant existing road improvements (bridges, culverts, retaining walls, other structures) as may be necessary;

iii. The Permittee will retain a qualified APEGBC Professional Engineer to review the construction documents to ensure that its engineering design drawings and specifications for the project have properly addressed any landslide and sedimentation hazards and risks along the FSR right-of-way, and in adjacent areas or connected areas to the FSR right-of-way, that could be adversely affected by the Works. As applicable, this will include:

a) A review of existing road drainage controls and assessment of any potential for adverse changes to road drainage resulting from the proposed Works, including recommendations for any needed additional road drainage improvements, as may be required, to rectify known and reasonable foreseeable road drainage problems. Any changes to the road drainage controls must be authorized by the District Manager.



b) A review of utility trench designs (including selection of backfill material types and compaction requirements) with respect to existing road conditions and road grade, natural slope gradients, and overall terrain stability to ensure that drainage flowing or piping along the trench (and buried utility conduit) has been appropriately addressed. This review should include consideration for the need to install additional drains from the trench (lateral sub-drains) or seepage collars, or other measures, as may be required to control drainage and preserve the integrity of the road prism and both road prism and natural slope stability.

c) A review of the potential for rock fall or other geological hazards and risks to worker and road user safety, road and slope stability, arising from proposed implementation of the Works.

d) Recommendations for suitable measures, including any rock blasting operations, to address identified hazards and risks, as may be required to be incorporated into construction specifications.

iv. The Permittee will provide copies of all professional assessment reports prepared in relation to the Works covered by this permit to the District office.

Location (boilerplate)

4. General location within FSR rights-of-way: Where possible, proposed pipeline installations within an FSR right-of-way are to be located outside the road prism and parallel to the FSR centerline, and within 3 m of the inside boundary of the FSR right-of-way.

a. Locations where pipelines are not permitted: High pressure pipelines are not permitted within and parallel to the FSR right-of-way. This restriction on high pressure pipelines is based primarily on safety considerations. However, all classes of pipeline (high, intermediate, and low pressure) may be constructed across FSR rights-of-way subject to the terms and conditions of this Works Permit.

b. Alignment: Where the FSR right-of-way boundary is irregular, the ministry may consider a reasonable alignment which does not affect the road cut and fill slopes, road drainage systems, other improvements, or road maintenance operations. However, every effort should be made to locate the pipeline alignment a consistent distance from the edge of the FSR right-of-way or toe of fill slope or top of cut.

c. Minimum distance from road prism: The offset distance between a pipeline and the top of a road cut, the toe of a road fill, or the road ditch line must be sufficient to ensure that installation and maintenance of the pipeline will not damage the road prism or interfere with road maintenance and operations. In general, and in steeper topography, it may be permissible to locate pipeline installations a minimum of 3 m horizontal offset distance from the toe of road fill and top of road cut where discernible.

d. Avoid unsuitable pipeline installations: Conditions which are unsuitable for pipeline installations must be avoided. Examples include:

i. High embankments (because of the risk of settlement);

ii. Locations near bridge footings, culverts, and retaining walls (because of the risk of erosion and instability in the event of failure of these FSR infrastructure components);

iii. Locations where it is difficult to maintain full depth of cover over the pipe.

5. Installation along and under road side ditches: Except for crossings, no buried pipelines which parallel the FSR centerline are permitted under road side ditch slopes or ditch bottoms (i.e., they must not be located within the cross-section of road side ditches);

6. Installation along and under the road structure: The ministry does not generally permit underground utilities which parallel the FSR centerline within the overall road prism, nor does it generally allow disturbance to road fill slopes or road cuts. Note: No buried pipelines which parallel the FSR centerline are permitted under the road subgrade width, road running width, road shoulders or roadside pullouts.



7. Exceptions may be considered by the District Manager: As required, the District Manager will specify any special investigations or design work required for consideration of an exception. Exceptions to the above location restrictions will be made only in special circumstances and usually for short distances, subject to written approval by the District Manager upon his or her satisfaction that the proposed pipeline installation will not have an adverse effect on road maintenance, safety, or operations, and only if all the following conditions are fully met without concessions:

a. The pipeline is not a high pressure pipeline.

b. The Permittee has clearly demonstrated to the satisfaction of the District Manager that alternate locations (including locations outside the FSR right-of-way) are not feasible because they involve high-risk locations, unacceptable environmental hazards, or extremely high costs. The Permittee must provide documentation showing that alternatives are not environmentally acceptable, including a cost comparison of the alternatives in terms of the total cost of the pipeline project.

c. The Permittee has clearly demonstrated to the satisfaction of the District Manager that:

i. Physical constraints such as rock cuts, or limited FSR right-of-way width in some areas, make it impossible or extremely expensive to conform with standard offset distances.

ii. Installation on another alignment outside the FSR right-of-way would be so expensive, hazardous or environmentally damaging as to not be feasible.

d. The ministry is not planning any road construction which would modify the location/and or profile of the roadway.

e. Consistent with requirements of paragraph 9 of the Works Permit NRS103, and Schedule C, traffic interruptions during installation of the Works and subsequent maintenance will not cause unacceptable levels of traffic congestion, traffic delays, road user safety hazards, or unduly infringe on the rights of Road Use Permit holders.

f. The pipeline design includes increased depth of bury and other special protection measures which are satisfactory to the District Manager and approved (and signed and sealed) by the Permittee’s APEGBC Professional Engineer who is experienced in pipeline design.

g. If the standard depth of bury is not being adhered to, or in the view of the District Manager, conditions warrant special care, the Permittee must have the pipeline design undergo an independent review (at its expense) by an APEGBC Professional Engineer who is not familiar with the project to confirm that the pipeline design accounts for conditions in the proposed location, including relevant hazards and risks, and vehicle live loads as applicable.

h. If the proposed pipeline alignment is located on unstable or potentially unstable terrain, or if the pipeline route is located on areas of past landslide activity involving either natural slopes above or below the road, or involving areas within the FSR right-of-way, the Permittee must submit a terrain stability field assessment report prepared by a qualified APEGBC Professional Engineer that addresses the following:

i. the effects of proposed utility installation during construction and long term impacts on the stability of the FSR and overall terrain stability;

ii. characterization of the terrain and existing landslide hazards in areas within or connected to the utility alignment within the FSR right-of-way;

iii. the landslide hazards and risks associated with utility installations on identified elements at risk including worker and road user safety;

iv. comparison of the landslide hazards and risks with established or implied acceptable or tolerable hazard or risk criteria, for consideration by the District Manager;

v. site specific recommendations and options for the (1) design of the alignment of the pipeline trench or pipeline embankment, (2) design of the backfill in the trench or embankment, including seepage collars if required to manage groundwater flow through the backfill, and (3) construction of the trench or embankment to suitably manage the identified landslide and erosion hazards and/or risks.

i. Any special installation measures proposed by the Permittee (including possible upgrades to the road prism at the Permittee’s expense to improve road stability as necessary) are satisfactory to the District Manager.



j. The District Manager is satisfied that the installation will meet all the requirements of Schedule C (“Traffic safety, and future FSR development and maintenance are first priorities”).

Crossings (boilerplate)

8. Design crossings as close as practicable to 90 degrees: Pipelines must cross an FSR right-of-way at an angle which is as close as practicable to 90 degrees, considering the economics of practical alternatives. No crossing will be at an angle of less than 45 degrees unless installation can be proved advantageous at a lesser angle.

9. Select appropriate methods of installing crossings: Preferably, pipeline crossings will be bored, tunneled, jacked or directionally drilled under the road prism using equipment and methods which will not damage the road prism or affect traffic safety and operations. Trenching methods are less preferred, but may be permitted by the District Manager.

Clearances (boilerplate)

10. Adhere to clearances determined by a ministry Professional Engineer: Minimum clearances from bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and other structures will be determined on a case by case basis after consultation with the ministry Bridge Engineer or ministry Road Engineer as appropriate. Clearance distances will be set to ensure that maintenance operations are not impaired by the presence of pipelines or related facilities.

Depth of Bury (amend boilerplate as necessary, and add other standard conditions as needed)


a. Properly design the pipeline for live loads: The pipeline design must meet the load rating requirements of the road system. With consideration of normal existing and expected future transportation requirements related to forest operations and other industrial operations in an area, the Permittee must design the utility trench, pipeline, pipeline casings, and depth of bury below the top of the road surface, to withstand fully loaded off-highway trucks and off-highway equipment, and for a minimum BCFS L-165 (off-highway) design vehicle loading, unless a lesser design vehicle loading (e.g., BCFS L-150) has been approved by the District Manager. However, higher design vehicle loading than the minimum BCFS L-165 may be required in some situations (e.g., Madill 143 or 144 yarder equipment). Always consult with the Natural Resource District Office and the ministry Bridge Engineer to confirm the design vehicle loading and design vehicle configuration for design of the pipeline. The design vehicle loading must be shown on construction documents. Depth of bury is also subject to the minimum depth requirements specified below.

b. Provide adequate depth of bury under the road surface: The top of any pipeline or casing must be at least 1.2 m below the top of the travelled portion of the road surface. The District Manager may make exceptions, or specify the depth of bury or additional protection which may be required in site conditions where, in his or her opinion, special measures are warranted by local circumstances to protect the pipeline, the road prism, the environment or the safety of the public. Examples of special conditions include:

i. Where live loads from industrial traffic, including maintenance and construction equipment, require protective measures in excess of standard depth of bury;

ii. Where local subgrade soil conditions are unfavourable, or significant depth of frost penetration (in colder climates) below the road surface is expected, or deep wheel rutting of the road surface is expected during spring break up, require greater depth of bury in excess of standard depth of bury to provide adequate protection for the pipeline installation;

iii. Where minimum depth of cover cannot be achieved at reasonable cost, and reinforced concrete caps or slabs, or other protective measures are needed, to provide a standard of protection which is equivalent to the standard depth of bury and are approved by an APEGBC Professional Engineer who is experienced in pipeline design.



c. Provide adequate depth of bury under ditches:

i. The top of low pressure pipelines or their casings must be at least 0.75 m below design ditch bottoms or as indicated otherwise by District staff.

ii. The top of intermediate and high pressure pipelines or their casings must be at least 1.0 m below design ditch bottoms or as indicated otherwise by District staff.

iii. Note: The District Manager may require a greater depth of bury where local conditions warrant, particularly where there is a possibility that ditch depth will be increased by scour, maintenance operations, or the need to increase ditch capacity.

d. Provide adequate depth of bury elsewhere in the FSR right-of-way:

i. Outside of the road prism, the top of low pressure pipelines or their casings must be at least 0.6 m below ground level.

ii. Outside of the road prism, the top of intermediate and high pressure pipelines or their casings must be at least 1.0 m below ground level.

iii. Note: The District Manager may require a greater depth of bury or other protective measures where warranted by soil or slope stability conditions, or by other special conditions.

e. Provide adequate pipe bedding to protect the pipeline. Pipe bedding must conform to industry standards.

f. Provide adequate pipe casings as necessary to protect the pipeline.

Pipelines Attached to Bridges and Other Structures (pick applicable standard conditions listed below; some of these clauses, if applicable to a project, could be adapted in whole or in part as appropriate; consider deleting all clauses if not applicable)

12. General: Due to the consequences of a leak or rupture, pipelines carrying gas, oil, and liquid petroleum products are only permitted on FSR bridges and other FSR infrastructure where absolutely necessary. In some cases, it is recognized that the only feasible way for a pipeline to cross a river may be on an FSR bridge, however, it is the Permittee’s responsibility to explore all the options for a crossing and prove to the District Manager that using an FSR bridge is the only feasible option because of environmental risk or sensitivity. The Permittee must provide evidence documentation proving that alternative options are not environmentally acceptable, including a cost comparison of the alternatives in terms of the total cost of the pipeline project.

13. Restrictions on pipelines attached to bridges: Additionally, no pipelines can be attached to a bridge on an FSR without the express written approval of a ministry Bridge Engineer. Restrictions on pipelines carrying water, gas, oil and liquid petroleum products include the following, subject to review by a ministry Bridge Engineer:

Restrictions on pipelines transmitting gas

a. Gas pipelines are only permitted on FSR bridges which are water crossings and only when alternative routes or crossings are not feasible because of environmental risk or sensitivity.

b. Timber bridges (including log stringer bridges): Aside from vulnerability to damage from earthquakes, timber bridges and log stringer bridges are more susceptible to other types of damage and have a reduced design life compared to non-timber bridges and typically require more frequent replacement. Therefore, no pipelines are allowed on any timber bridges.

c. Non-timber bridges: FSR bridges are typically not designed for seismic considerations, and are therefore much more susceptible to damage from earthquakes than other bridges which have been designed to current seismic design standards. Thus, only low pressure gas pipelines (with an outside diameter of no greater than 168 mm or 6 inches) maybe permitted on non-timber FSR bridges in high risk seismic zones.

d. Pipelines are not permitted in tunnels, or where one or more gas pipelines have already been installed on a bridge.



Restrictions on pipelines transmitting oil and liquid petroleum products

e. Pipelines transmitting oil and liquid petroleum products are only permitted on non-timber FSR bridges which are water crossings and only then when alternative routes or crossings are not feasible because of environmental risk or sensitivity. They are subject to the same restrictions for pipelines transmitting gas.

Restrictions on pipelines transmitting water (for non-domestic use)

f. Pipelines transmitting water are only permitted on non-timber FSR bridges which are water crossings and only then when alternative routes or crossings are not feasible because of environmental risk or sensitivity. Only low pressure water pipelines (with an outside diameter of no greater than 500 mm) maybe permitted on non-timber FSR bridges, subject to approval by a ministry Bridge Engineer. Water lines on bridges that are most susceptible to damage from occurrence of hazard events should be equipped with automatic shut-off valves to prevent damage to bridge abutments and pier foundations from the scouring effects of water in the event of a line break.

14. Shut-off Valves: Shut-off valves must be installed on all pipelines transmitting water, gas, and oil and petroleum products. Where they are required, shut-off valves must be installed at both ends of bridges and be located between 10 and 100 m from the back of bridge abutments.

15. Location Standards: Pipelines, if approved to be attached to an FSR bridge:

a. cannot be attached above the bridge deck or to guardrail;

b. must not reduce the vertical clearance under the bridge;

c. must be installed inside the facia girder for aesthetic reasons (this may not always be possible when attaching to an existing bridge), except for gas pipelines which must be installed outside the facia girder to ensure that leaking gas will not collect between the girders. Pipelines transmitting fluid commodities are not permitted inside steel and concrete box girders;

d. must be located so as not to interfere with bridge maintenance and inspection;

e. must have shut-off valves and service vaults (where installed) located outside the traveled portion of the road;

f. must not be installed on the outside of an upstream girder or truss on structures with low clearance to flood waters;

g. must be installed on the opposite side of electrical cable that is already installed on one side of the bridge.

16. Attachment Standards: Prior to construction of any pipe attachments to an FSR bridge, the Permittee must provide detailed design drawings, prepared by an APEGBC Professional Engineer, for general review and acceptance by the ministry Bridge Engineer. The design must consider the following:

a. Excess vibration of the pipeline due to wind and traffic loads must be prevented;

b. Pipeline installations carrying transmittants subject to freezing must be insulated;

c. Adequate provision for expansion and contraction in pipelines and ducts must be provided;

d. Where appreciable loads or dynamic effects (not provided for in the original design of the bridge) are added because of a pipeline attachment to a bridge, the affected members of the bridge must be analyzed by an APEGBC Professional Engineer retained by the Permittee at its expense. If necessary, the ministry retains the right to set the terms of reference for this analysis;

e. Utilities and their supports must be designed to support their dead load, plus wind, thermal, and earthquake forces (if appropriate), as well as other forces from the utility itself (e.g., surge, etc.);

f. Utilities should be electrically isolated from the bridge to prevent stray currents that may be carried by a utility from causing corrosion in steel bridge components.

17. Design drawings to attach a utility to a bridge: The Permittee must obtain bridge drawings from the ministry Bridge Engineer. A Permittee’s detailed design drawings to attach a utility to a bridge must include drawings showing details of the proposed attachment. Information which must appear on those drawings incudes but is not limited to the following:



a. Type of utility: The type of utility to be carried on the structure must be indicated (e.g., natural gas, fibre optics cable, power cable, etc.).

i. In the case of pipelines carrying fluids and gases, drawings must show the design and maximum operating pressures.

ii. The voltage of all electric power lines must be shown.

b. Loading: The weight of the utility and its attachments per unit length must be indicated.

c. Location: Drawings must include a plan and elevation view of the bridge with the location and elevation of the utility and related facilities and its attachments to the bridge and ballast walls. The plan view must show a north arrow, the direction of river flow, the direction to the nearest community, and the structure number. The location of all service vaults and shut-off valves must be shown. The depth and location of all buried components relative to bridge superstructure elements must be shown, as well as a trench detail showing backfill requirements. The location of all other utilities attached to the bridge must be shown.

d. Attachments: Attachments must be stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized. Attachments must not be field welded to existing bridge members, and bolting attachments to existing bridge members will only be permitted when they do not cause bridge members to be over stressed. Holes to be made in existing bridge members must be drilled.

i. Any modifications to the bridge and ballast wall must not compromise the structural integrity of the bridge in any way which would reduce its capacity or service life for safely passing the bridge design loads and design flood.

ii. The design must specify avoiding damage to existing reinforcing steel in any precast concrete panels or girders, by pre-locating reinforcing steel prior to drilling holes.

iii. The design must not locate pipe or cable hangers in bridge deck panel joints, and must show their locations and dimensions from the edge of girder flanges and outside edges of deck panels. Unless otherwise specified by the ministry Bridge Engineer, holes drilled in deck panels for placing pipe or cable hangers shall be a minimum of 100 mm offset distance from the edge of girder flange and 150 mm offset distance from the outside edge of deck panel.

iv. The drawings must specify suitable repairs should any damage to any of the bridge components occur during the Works under this permit.

v. Any openings created in the bridge ballast walls to allow the passage of pipes or cables must be of the minimum size necessary, but must allow for potential differential settlement between the ballast wall and the pipe or cable. Openings in the ballast walls around the pipe or cable must be completely sealed to prevent subsurface water flow or loss of backfill materials through the openings.

e. Details: Details of all attachments must be shown, including the routing of the utility at the bridge abutments.

f. Design codes: Design codes used for design and construction of the utility and its attachments must be indicated.

Hazard Signs (amend boilerplate as necessary, and add other standard conditions as needed)18. Above-ground hazard signage: After construction and within the FSR right-of-way, the Permittee (at its cost) must supply,

install and actively maintain above-ground signage throughout the entire length of buried infrastructure, including crossings. All crossings must be marked with conspicuous signs showing depth to pipe or casing crown. Signage shall be required at each end of roadway crossings. The Permittee must obtain recommendations for the signage from the APEGBC Professional of Record responsible for the pipeline installation. The content of above-ground signage, location and frequency must also be pre-approved by the District Manager (before the signs are fabricated and installed) considering the following information: location, warning notice, type of installation, permitted name, and an emergency telephone number.

19. Below-ground hazard markers: Pipelines installed in a utility trench must be appropriately marked with warning strip tape placed at appropriate elevation in the trench. The warning tape used by the Permittee must be of a type, width, durability, and colour commonly used in the industry.


Works PermitSchedule H – Overhead Power and

Communications Lines


The Permittee is responsible for the design of overhead power and communications lines (“transmission lines”) which it proposes to install in Forest Service road (FSR) rights-of-way and across other adjoining areas of vacant Crown land, (2) the installation, and (3) the maintenance of the facility once installed.

The ministry’s responsibility is limited to a suitability review of the transmission line alignment related to consistency with ministry policy and standards, location within or beside the FSR rights-of-way, and the method of installation or attachment. The ministry’s interest in a transmission line is centred on issues affecting public safety, preservation of road facilities, protection of the environment and future timber harvesting development. The ministry’s interest does not alter the fact that the Permittee is responsible for safety and for conformance with applicable standards and regulations, and the terms and conditions specified in this Works Permit.

1. Definitions: The following definitions apply throughout this Schedule H (see also Figure 1):

a. Road prism width is the width between the top of the road cut slope and toe of the road fill slope.

b. Clearing width is the width that is cleared of standing trees for the purpose of constructing or maintaining a road, and is typically wider than the road prism width. The clearing width, located within the road right-of-way, is the minimum width required to accommodate the: road prism; user safety; subgrade drainage; subgrade stability; areas for placement of slash, debris and other waste; operation of equipment; snow removal; fencing and other structures that are ancillary to the road; pits or quarries; and landings.

c. Cut slope means the face of an excavated bank required to lower the natural ground line to the desired road profile.

d. Fill slope means the face of an embankment required to raise the desired road profile above the natural ground line.

e. Road right-of-way:




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2. The Permittee’s planning (including location and alignment) and design of transmission lines must consider the requirements of this Schedule H in preparing, finalizing and implementing its construction documents attached or referenced herein in Schedule C or Schedule F, and to special requirements specific to the Works that may be specified in Schedule C and/or in other schedules, maps or other supporting documents attached to this Works Permit (if applicable).





b. Adhere to applicable regulatory standards: The ministry’s requirements and standards are not intended to replace those set by regulators or accepted as good engineering practice. Design and construction standards for the transmission line pole lines, overhead cable, and supporting structures (e.g., guywires/lines, and anchors) and related facilities must meet or exceed the applicable requirements of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), the BC Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation, BC Hydro, and/or other regulatory agencies which have authority. Where the ministry has prescribed a more stringent standard than other regulators or recommended CSA standards, the ministry's standard will apply. Similarly, where a regulatory authority requires a higher standard than those prescribed by the ministry, the regulator's standard will apply.



ii. Construction documents will include details that are representative of site conditions and terrain at the location of the proposed works (e.g., at individual utility crossing locations, or along a proposed utility alignment), including the locations of relevant existing road improvements (bridges, culverts, retaining walls, other structures) as may be necessary;

iii. Construction documents will address the entire length of the transmission line planned for installation within the FSR rights-of-way, consistent with (1) general arrangement maps and drawings that were reviewed by the ministry for overall suitability of the transmission line alignment and road crossing locations, and (2) other ministry requirements based on telephone or email correspondence or other documentation (attached as applicable)




iv. Construction documents will show in plan, profile and cross-section the alignment of the utility pole line installation in relation to the rights-of-way boundaries of FSRs and other affected side roads that junction with the FSRs, including the horizontal width of the utility pole installation, horizontal offset distances from the edge of road running surfaces (or centreline), and vertical clearances from the ground surface and road surface. The drawings must also show pole locations (with all poles numbered for identification and reference), with horizontal offset distances and vertical clearances shown in tabular format, among other important details;

v. Construction documents will specify the criteria used to establish the minimum vertical ground clearances for all crossings of affected roads, and the governing CSA, BC Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation, BC Hydro standard, or other regulatory requirement.

vi. The Permittee will retain a qualified APEGBC Professional Engineer to review the construction documents to ensure that its engineering design drawings and specifications for the project have properly addressed any landslide and sedimentation hazards and risks along the FSR right-of-way, and in adjacent areas or connected areas to the FSR right-of-way, that could be adversely affected by the Works. As applicable, this will include:


b) A review of the potential for rock fall or other geological hazards and risks to worker and road user safety, road and slope stability, arising from proposed implementation of the Works.

c) Recommendations for suitable measures, including any rock blasting operations, to address identified hazards and risks, as may be required to be incorporated into construction specifications.

vii. The Permittee will provide copies of all professional assessment reports prepared in relation to the Works covered by this permit to the District office.

4. Timber harvesting operations: As applicable, there must be provision in the transmission line route and design to prevent potential negative effects on timber harvesting operations and forest management objectives in the area (e.g., to prevent loss of operable forestland). During planning and design, evaluate and mitigate the following potential impacts on timber harvesting operations:

a. The potential for isolation of timber harvesting opportunities (e.g., by cable operations) can be an important consideration. For example, transmission lines that are installed parallel to the road right-of-way can prevent or make it more difficult to cable harvest timber on one or both sides of the road;

b. Helicopter-logging operations may be adversely affected because of restrictions placed on flying over transmission lines and safety hazards. Discuss the spacing and width of helicopter yarding corridors with the District Manager and affected forest agreement holders.

5. Alignment of overhead line crossings of FSRs: If practicable, the design of overhead line crossings of FSRs must be as near right angle as possible to minimize the distance of the crossing. Multiple line crossings must be avoided and may be unacceptable on some FSRs.

6. Shared structure: The use of a shared structure or a single pole by all electrical and communications utilities is encouraged.





7. Avoid interfering with future road maintenance and modifications: The placement of the transmission line poles, overhead lines/cables, and supporting structures (e.g., guywires/lines, and anchors) and related facilities must not interfere with (1) ongoing and future road maintenance, (2) known future road improvements and modifications within the road prism and clearing width as shown in Figure 1, and (3) ongoing and future industrial operations of authorized road users. With these considerations in mind, determine the best side of the roadway for a pole line. Minimize the number of poles down the right-of-way (space the poles as far apart as possible). Also, for road user safety, locate poles to minimize the potential to interfere with a driver’s line of sight. The following locations are unsuitable for poles and overhead lines, and must be avoided:

a. locations near bridges and retaining walls; (Note: Overhead lines and cables should be located parallel to bridge decks at a height and distance away from the edge of bridge decks to allow for future unobstructed structure maintenance with no overhead electrical hazard. Minimum clearance from bridges and other structures must be determined on a case by case basis in consultation with the ministry Bridge Engineer and Natural Resource District Office engineering staff to ensure that bridge maintenance operations are not impaired by the presence of poles, cables or related facilities;

b. locations at or near the bottom of back-slopes where poles and overhead lines could interfere with slope maintenance and rock scaling operations in areas of known potential rock slope hazards or known high-maintenance rock slope areas (this includes the bottom, crest or face of the slope);

c. areas of known soil stability problems;

d. locations where cables would obscure or interfere with signs;

e. locations where pole installations would interfere with visibility sight line at road junctions.

Horizontal Clearances

8. Design for sufficient horizontal clearance: Design for sufficient horizontal clearance from roadside transmission line towers or poles to accommodate industrial traffic through road curvatures and allow safe trailer tracking for over length log haul trailer loads or equipment. Properly locate above-ground obstacles such as transmission line towers, poles, guy lines and other supporting structures along a road right-of-way to avoid unduly restricting industrial traffic, creating new roadside safety hazards, or interfering with roadside maintenance operations.

9. Avoid crossings at bridge locations: Do not locate transmission line crossings across roads at bridge locations without written approval of the District Manager. Generally, transmission line wires should be located parallel to bridge decks and at a height and distance away from the edge of bridge decks to allow for future unobstructed structure maintenance with no overhead electrical hazard.

10. Consider vehicle tracking requirements and road user safety: In locating towers, poles, guy lines and other structures along an FSR right-of-way, provide for the greatest possible horizontal setback distance from the edge of the road running surface.

a) Optimally, all transmission line towers, poles, guy lines and other associated structures will be located a minimum of 3 m horizontal distance away from both the top of road cuts and toe of road fills to maintain the integrity of the road prism.

b) Variations on this optimum horizontal setback distance may be authorized by the District Manager on a site specific basis. If a lesser horizontal setback distance is authorized, the following minimum requirements must be met among other requirements if specified:

i. In all circumstances, these structures will be located well outside road ditch lines and well clear of all road running surfaces to allow off-highway movement of industrial traffic. Transmission line poles, guy wires/lines, and anchors must not be located within the cross-section of road side ditches;




ii. Transmission line poles and guy wires/lines and anchors shall not be located any closer than 5.0 m horizontal offset distance from the edge of the road running surface, and overhead conductors/cables shall not be located any closer than 3.0 m horizontal offset distance from the edge of the road running surface where the pole lines are parallel to the road centreline, as shown in Figure 2. The District Manager may authorize exceptions;

Figure 2 – Minimum Horizontal Offset Requirements

iii. A greater horizontal offset distance from the edge of the road running surface may be required at road junctions and road curves to facilitate the transportation of over-length log loads. To facilitate over-length log loads and avoid impacting transmission line poles by wide swinging truck trailers, suitable pole locations in areas of road junctions and road curves may require assessment on an individual site specific basis, ahead of any construction. For off-highway log haul roads, the minimum horizontal offset distance specified above may need to be increased to facilitate the turning radius of over length log haul trailer loads (e.g., combined vehicle and load lengths can range between about 27 to 30 metres).

Vertical Clearances

11. Minimum vertical ground clearances for pole lines are measured:

a. for crossings, from the roadway surface directly below the crossing at mid-span under conditions of maximum sag; and,

b. for pole lines parallel to the road centreline, from the surface of the ground directly below the cable or conductor at mid-span under conditions of maximum sag.

12. The Permittee must consult with the designated District representative during the process of establishing the minimum vertical clearances along FSRs.

13. The Permittee must ensure that the APEGBC Engineer of Record for the transmission line design, when determining the minimum vertical clearances of overhead lines from the ground surface or roadway surface as applicable, considers any known planned future development as well as other existing or planned utilities in the road rights-of-way that will have an affect on clearances.

14. Greater vertical clearance may be required to accommodate transport of specialized over height forestry equipment on a road by road basis. The Permittee will ensure vertical clearances will be satisfactory for the governing vehicle load heights or equipment height conditions and normal transportation requirements. Carry out the following activities during the design of vertical clearances, among others as required:

a. Identify road crossing locations: All existing, planned, or reasonably predicted road crossing locations must be considered in the transmission line design.

b. Identify configuration of forest equipment: Without sufficient vertical clearance above the road, overhead transmission lines have the potential to restrict industrial operations of authorized road users. Transmission line clearance to the road is not expected to accommodate every possible configuration of forest equipment in use. However, sufficient clearance must permit safe passage of equipment (in a normal transport configuration) that can reasonably be expected to regularly use the FSR (and connecting roads in an area if applicable), now or in the future. Obtain relevant




manufacturers’ equipment height diagrams. An example grapple yarder equipment height diagram is provided in Figure 3.

i. Vehicles or equipment may either move unaided along a road, or else be transported on a low bed. During planning and design of transmission lines in a given area of forest operations, determine the governing vehicle load heights or equipment height conditions and normal transportation requirements that apply to each road affected by transmission line crossings.

ii. In design of the vertical clearance on some roads, particularly for coastal forest operations, special consideration may need to be given to transport of specialized over height forestry equipment such as a grapple yarder (swing yarder) or a line loader on an off-highway low bed with the gantry up (i.e., fully assembled), or with the gantry down, as appropriate.

iii. Other information about transporting a grapple yarder is available from WorkSafeBC at: http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/grapple_yarder.pdf

Photos: Courtesy of Western Forest Products Inc.

c. Meet minimum vertical clearances: Transmission line clearance to the travelled road surfaces will be such that clearance to any part of vehicles or equipment normally expected to be in transit along that road are at or greater than the levels that would compel special involvement of the owner of the power system or encroach on the clearance minimums indicated by WorkSafeBC. The vertical clearance of overhead transmission lines must consider the requirements of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the BC Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation for overhead transmission lines and electrical installations.

d. Consider opportunities to make transmission lines conspicuous to workers: Consider opportunities to make transmission line crossings conspicuous to workers moving vehicles or equipment along roads or involved in helicopter yarding operations within areas of forest development. Install adequate advance warning signs of such crossings as appropriate.

e. Retain record drawing (‘as-built drawing’) records: File records of the equipment type, configuration, height and the designed transmission line to road clearance must be retained by the power project proponent, the Natural Resource District Office, and the owners of the power system. This information must be available to present or future forest agreement holders and other industrial users of the roads at their request.

f. Meet CSA standards of transmission line design to establish minimum vertical clearance: The minimum vertical clearance of all overhead transmission line crossings will vary significantly depending on location and design factors. Some of the key design factors include the transmission line voltage level, worker safety, height of equipment for harvesting operations and its related movement and transport and other types of industrial traffic that may reasonably be expected to use the forest road. In designing the transmission lines, the design vertical clearances are to consider the




requirements of CSA Standard C22.3 No. 1 to provide for safe vehicle or equipment passage under the energized transmission lines.

g. Meet OHS Regulation section 19.24: In designing the transmission lines, the design vertical clearances must meet at least the minimum clearance distance established for the situation of a person moving or involved in moving equipment (e.g., logging trucks, or harvesting equipment) under exposed electrical equipment and conductors (e.g., under transmission and distribution lines) and the person is not performing any work other than work related to moving the equipment. For full and current WorkSafeBC guidance, refer to: http://www2.worksafebc.com/publications/OHSRegulation/Part19.asp#SectionNumber:19.24

i. Section 19.24.2 and Table 19-1B of the OHS Regulation: Minimum vertical clearances of overhead transmission lines (for the above situation) are specified in section 19.24.2 and Table 19-1B of the OHS Regulation for a range of voltage

ii. WorkSafeBC interpretive guidance: WorkSafeBC has prepared interpretive guidance on the application of section 19.24 of the OHS Regulation. This guidance can be obtained from WorkSafeBC’s website.

15. Exceptions may be considered by the District Manager: As required, the District Manager will specify any special investigations or design work required for consideration of an exception. Exceptions to the above location restrictions will be made only in special circumstances and usually for short distances, subject to written approval by the District Manager upon his or her satisfaction that the proposed transmission line installation will not have an adverse effect on road maintenance, safety, or operations, and only if all the following conditions are fully met without concessions:

a. The Permittee has clearly demonstrated to the satisfaction of the District Manager that alternate locations (including locations outside the FSR right-of-way) are not feasible because they involve high-risk locations, unacceptable environmental hazards, or extremely high costs. The Permittee must provide documentation showing that alternatives are not environmentally acceptable, including a cost comparison of the alternatives in terms of the total cost of the project.

b. The Permittee has clearly demonstrated to the satisfaction of the District Manager that:



c. The ministry is not planning any road construction which would modify the location/and or profile of the roadway.

d. Consistent with requirements of paragraph 9 of the Works Permit NRS103, and Schedule C, traffic interruptions during installation of the Works and subsequent maintenance will not cause unacceptable levels of traffic congestion, traffic delays, road user safety hazards, or unduly infringe on the rights of Road Use Permit holders.

e. If the proposed transmission line alignment is located on unstable or potentially unstable terrain, or if the transmission line route is located on areas of past landslide activity involving either natural slopes above or below the road, or involving areas within the FSR right-of-way, the Permittee must submit a terrain stability field assessment report prepared by a qualified APEGBC Professional Engineer that addresses the following:








f. Any special installation measures proposed by the Permittee (including possible upgrades to the road prism at the Permittee’s expense to improve road stability as necessary) are satisfactory to the District Manager.

g. The District Manager is satisfied that the installation will meet all the requirements of Schedule C (“Traffic safety, and future FSR development and maintenance are first priorities”).

Hazard signs (amend boilerplate as necessary, and add other standard conditions as needed)

16. After construction, the Permittee (at its cost) will supply, install and actively maintain appropriate signage at its transmission line crossings of the FSRs that provides road users with the nominal phase to phase voltage and design vertical clearance that governs. The Permittee must obtain recommendations for the signage from the APEGBC Professional of Record responsible for the transmission line design. The Permittee must erect warning signs in each direction of travel that specifies the overhead height where the power line crosses the road. The content, location and frequency of signage must be pre-approved by the District Manager (before the signs are fabricated and installed).

Figure 3 - Example Grapple Yarder Equipment Height DiagramMadill 143 Interlock Swing Yarder


Works PermitSchedule I – Buried Power and Communications Lines


The Permittee is responsible for the design of buried power and/or communications lines which it proposes to install in Forest Service road (FSR) rights-of-way and across other adjoining areas of vacant Crown land, (2) the installation, and (3) the maintenance of the facility once installed.

The ministry’s responsibility is limited to a suitability review of the underground cable alignment and installation related to consistency with ministry policy and standards, location within or beside the FSR rights-of-way, and the method of installation or attachment. The ministry’s interest in the underground cable installation is centred on issues affecting public safety, preservation of road facilities, and protection of the environment. The ministry’s interest does not alter the fact that the Permittee is responsible for safety and for conformance with applicable standards and regulations, and the terms and conditions specified in this Works Permit.

1. Definitions: The following definitions apply throughout this Schedule I (see also Figure 1):

a. Road prism width is the width between the top of the road cut slope and toe of the road fill slope.

b. Clearing width is the width that is cleared of standing trees for the purpose of constructing or maintaining a road, and is typically wider than the road prism width. The clearing width, located within the road right-of-way, is the minimum width required to accommodate the: road prism; user safety; subgrade drainage; subgrade stability; areas for placement of slash, debris and other waste; operation of equipment; snow removal; fencing and other structures that are ancillary to the road; pits or quarries; and landings.

c. Cut slope means the face of an excavated bank required to lower the natural ground line to the desired road profile.

d. Fill slope means the face of an embankment required to raise the desired road profile above the natural ground line.

e. Road right-of-way:




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2. The Permittee’s planning (including location and alignment) and design of buried power and communications lines must consider the requirements of this Schedule I in preparing, finalizing and implementing its construction documents attached or referenced herein in Schedule C or Schedule F, and to special requirements specific to the Works that may be specified in Schedule C and/or in other schedules, maps or other supporting documents attached to this Works Permit (if applicable).





b. Adhere to applicable regulatory standards: The design and construction standards for underground cable (electric and fibre optic cable) and related facilities must meet or exceed standards established by regulatory agencies which have authority. In the absence of other applicable standards, those standards recommended by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) will apply. Where the ministry has prescribed a more stringent standard than other regulators or recommended CSA standards, the ministry’s standard will apply. Similarly where a regulatory authority requires a higher standard than those prescribed by the ministry, the regulator’s standard will apply.



ii. The construction documents will include details that are representative of site conditions and terrain at the location of the proposed works (e.g., at individual utility crossing locations, or along a proposed utility alignment), including the locations of relevant existing road improvements (bridges, culverts, retaining walls, other structures) as may be necessary. The voltage of underground powerlines must be shown on construction documents.

iii. The Permittee will retain a qualified APEGBC Professional Engineer to review the construction documents to ensure that its engineering design drawings and specifications for the project have properly addressed any landslide and sedimentation hazards and risks along the FSR right-of-way, and in adjacent areas or connected areas to the FSR right-of-way, that could be adversely affected by the Works. As applicable, this will include:


b) A review of utility trench designs (including selection of backfill material types and compaction requirements) with respect to existing road conditions and road grade, natural slope gradients, and overall terrain stability to ensure that drainage flowing or piping along the trench (and buried utility conduit) has been appropriately addressed. This review should include consideration for the need to install additional drains from the trench (lateral sub-drains) or seepage collars, or other measures, as may be required to control drainage and preserve the integrity of the road prism and both road prism and natural slope stability.



c) A review of the potential for rock fall or other geological hazards and risks to worker and road user safety, road and slope stability, arising from proposed implementation of the Works.

d) Recommendations for suitable measures, including any rock blasting operations, to address identified hazards and risks, as may be required to be incorporated into construction specifications.

iv. The Permittee will provide copies of all professional assessment reports prepared in relation to the Works covered by this permit to the District office.


4. Avoid interfering with future road maintenance and modifications: The location of the underground cable (electric and fibre optic cable) and related facilities must not interfere with (1) ongoing and future road maintenance, (2) known future road improvements and modifications within the road prism and clearing width as shown in Figure 1, and (3) ongoing and future industrial operations of authorized road users. With these considerations in mind, determine the best side of the roadway for a cable installation. The following locations are unsuitable for cable installations and must be avoided:

a. locations near bridge footings, culverts, and retaining walls;

b. locations where it is difficult to maintain full depth of cover;

c. areas of known soil stability problems;

d. locations at or near the bottom of rock slopes;

5. Do not use culverts as passages: Underground cables must not be run through the ministry’s culverts on FSRs, even on a temporary basis.

6. General location within FSR rights-of-way: Where possible, proposed underground cable installations within an FSR right-of-way are to be located outside the road prism and parallel to the FSR centerline, and within 3 m of the inside boundary of the FSR right-of-way.

a. Locations where underground installations are not permitted: Buried high voltage transmission lines (cable rated at 60kv phase-to-phase or greater) are prohibited within and parallel to the FSR right-of-way, and are not permitted to cross the FSR right-of-way. This restriction on buried high voltage transmission lines is based primarily on safety considerations and the potential for serious injury in the event that a line is accidentally severed by road maintenance or road construction workers, or other hazard event.

b. Alignment: Where the FSR right-of-way boundary is irregular, the ministry may consider a reasonable alignment which does not affect the road cut and fill slopes, road drainage systems, other improvements, or road maintenance operations. However, every effort should be made to locate the underground cables a consistent distance from the edge of the FSR right-of-way or toe of fill slope or top of cut.

c. Minimum distance from road prism: The offset distance between underground cable installations and the top of a road cut, the toe of a road fill, or the road ditch line must be sufficient to ensure that installation of the cable will not damage the road prism or interfere with road maintenance and operations. In general, this entails a minimum of 3 m horizontal offset distance from the toe of road fill and top of road cut where discernible.

7. Installation along and under road side ditches: Except for crossings, no buried cables which parallel the FSR centerline are permitted under road side ditch slopes or ditch bottoms (i.e., they must not be located within the cross-section of road side ditches);

8. Installation along and under the road structure: The ministry does not generally permit underground utilities which parallel the FSR centerline within the overall road prism, nor does it generally allow disturbance to road fill slopes or road cuts. Generally, no underground cable installation which parallels the FSR centerline is permitted under the road subgrade width, road running width, road shoulders or roadside pullouts. Exceptions may be made by the District Manager where approved special measures are taken to protect the installation.



9. Exceptions may be considered by the District Manager: As required, the District Manager will specify any special investigations or design work required for consideration of an exception. Exceptions to the above location restrictions will be made only in special circumstances and usually for short distances, subject to written approval by the District Manager upon his or her satisfaction that the proposed cable installation will not have an adverse effect on road maintenance, safety, or operations, and only if all the following conditions are fully met without concessions:

a. The underground cable is not a high voltage transmission line.

b. The Permittee has clearly demonstrated to the satisfaction of the District Manager that alternate locations (including locations outside the FSR right-of-way) are not feasible because they involve high-risk locations, unacceptable environmental hazards, or extremely high costs. The Permittee must provide documentation showing that alternatives are not environmentally acceptable, including a cost comparison of the alternatives in terms of the total cost of the project.

c. The Permittee has clearly demonstrated to the satisfaction of the District Manager that:



d. The ministry is not planning any road construction which would modify the location/and or profile of the roadway.

e. Consistent with requirements of paragraph 9 of the Works Permit NRS103, and Schedule C, traffic interruptions during installation of the cable and subsequent maintenance will not cause unacceptable levels of traffic congestion, traffic delays, road user safety hazards, or unduly infringe on the rights of Road Use Permit holders.

f. The cable installation design includes increased depth of bury and other special protection measures which are satisfactory to the District Manager and approved (and signed and sealed) by the Permittee’s APEGBC Professional Engineer who is experienced in underground cable design.

g. If the standard depth of bury is not being adhered to, or in the view of the District Manager, conditions warrant special care, the Permittee must have the design undergo an independent review (at its expense) by an APEGBC Professional Engineer who is not familiar with the project to confirm that the design accounts for conditions in the proposed location, including relevant hazards and risks, and vehicle live loads as applicable.

h. If the proposed underground cable alignment is located on unstable or potentially unstable terrain, or if the route is located on areas of past landslide activity involving either natural slopes above or below the road, or involving areas within the FSR right-of-way, the Permittee must submit a terrain stability field assessment report prepared by a qualified APEGBC Professional Engineer that addresses the following:





v. site specific recommendations and options for the (1) design of the alignment of the cable trench (2) design of the backfill in the trench, including seepage collars if required to manage groundwater flow through the backfill, and (3) construction of the trench to suitably manage the identified landslide and erosion hazards and/or risks.

i. Any special installation measures proposed by the Permittee (including possible upgrades to the road prism at the Permittee’s expense to improve road stability as necessary) are satisfactory to the District Manager.



j. The District Manager is satisfied that the installation will meet all the requirements of Schedule C (“Traffic safety, and future FSR development and maintenance are first priorities”).

Crossings (boilerplate)

10. Design crossings as close as practicable to 90 degrees: Underground cables must cross an FSR right-of-way at an angle as close to 90 degrees as practicable unless installation can be proved advantageous at a lesser angle. Diagonal crossings are not permitted.

11. Select appropriate methods of installing crossings: Preferably, underground cable crossings will be bored, tunneled, jacked or directionally drilled under the road prism using equipment and methods which will not damage the road prism or affect traffic safety and operations. Trenching methods are less preferred, but may be permitted by the District Manager.

Clearances (boilerplate)

12. Adhere to clearances determined by a ministry Professional Engineer: Minimum clearances from bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and other structures will be determined on a case by case basis after consultation with the ministry Bridge Engineer or ministry Road Engineer as appropriate. Clearance distances will be set to ensure that maintenance operations are not impaired by the presence of underground cable installations or related facilities.

Depth of Bury (amend boilerplate as necessary, and add other standard conditions as needed)


a. Protect underground cables: Underground cables must be protected with conduits, ducts, or concrete slabs, to provide protection from external loads or shock.

b. Properly design the cable installation for live loads: The underground cable design must meet the load rating requirements of the road system. With consideration of normal existing and expected future transportation requirements related to forest operations and other industrial operations in an area, the Permittee must design the utility trench, cable, and cable casings or ducts, and depth of bury below the top of the road surface, to withstand fully loaded off-highway trucks and off-highway equipment, and for a minimum BCFS L-165 (off-highway) design vehicle loading, unless a lesser design vehicle loading (e.g., BCFS L-150) has been approved by the District Manager. However, higher design vehicle loading than the minimum BCFS L-165 may be required in some situations (e.g., Madill 143 or 144 yarder equipment). Always consult with the Natural Resource District Office and the ministry Bridge Engineer to confirm the design vehicle loading and design vehicle configuration for design of the underground cable installation. The design vehicle loading must be shown on construction documents. Depth of bury is also subject to the minimum depth requirements.


a. Provide adequate depth of bury under the road surface: Electric power installations, telecommunications cable, ducts, conduits and casings must conform to minimum depths of bury as described in Table 1. Greater depths of bury than indicated in Table 1 may be required by the ministry where local conditions warrant, particularly where there is a possibility that ditch depth will be increased by scour, maintenance operations, or the need to increase ditch capacity (e.g., where the elevation of the ditch bottom is higher than the elevation of the ‘design ditch’) or where there is a conflict with other utilities. Additionally, the District Manager may require a greater depth of bury or other protective measures where warranted by soil or slope stability conditions, or by other special conditions. The District Manager may make exceptions, or specify the depth of bury or additional protection which may be required in site conditions where, in his or her opinion, special measures are warranted by local circumstances to protect the cable installation, the road prism, the environment or the safety of the public. Examples of special conditions include:

i. Where live loads from industrial traffic, including maintenance and construction equipment, require protective measures in excess of standard depth of bury;

ii. Where local subgrade soil conditions are unfavourable, or significant depth of frost penetration (in colder climates) below the road surface is expected, or deep wheel rutting of the road surface is expected during spring break up, require greater depth of bury in excess of standard depth of bury in order to provide adequate protection for the underground cable installation;



iii. Where minimum depth of cover cannot be achieved at reasonable cost, and reinforced concrete caps or slabs, or other protective measures are needed, to provide a standard of protection which is equivalent to the standard depth of bury and are approved by an APEGBC Professional Engineer who is experienced in underground electric power and telecommunications design.

b. If trenching methods are used, provide adequate bedding material to protect the cable installation. Bedding material must conform to industry standards.

Table 1 – Minimum Depth of Bury for Underground Cable and Related Facilities*(cover depth from road surface to top of protective conduit or duct)

Type of utility Under the road subgrade width, road running width, road shoulders or roadside pullouts

Under the Design Roadside Ditch Bottom Elevation

Elsewhere in the FSR Right-of-Way

Electric power cable 1.2 m (min.) 1.0 m (min.) 1.0 m (min.)

Fibre optics cable 1.2 m (min.) 0.75 m (min.) 0.75 m (min.)

Other telecommunications cable

1.2 m (min.) 0.75 m (min.) 0.75 m (min.)

* District Manager may require a greater depth of bury than minimum depth

Utility Trench and Cable Conduit or Ducts (amend boilerplate as necessary, and add other standard conditions as needed)

15. Suitable compaction of trench backfill is required to prevent settlement of trench backfill materials relative to the road surface.

16. Trenching operations and completed Works must not destabilize the road prism, or materially affect the functioning and effectiveness of road drainage controls, or interfere with routine road maintenance, or result in increased natural hazards and risks to road user safety.

17. Cable conduits or ducts installed at depth within the trench must not be located above any cross drain or stream culvert.

18. If cable conduit or duct is located below a cross drain or stream culvert, it must be located at sufficient depth below the culvert to allow for culvert replacement without manipulation of buried road infrastructure inclusive of deviations to the horizontal or vertical road alignment in the future. For this configuration, measures must be incorporated in the trench design to protect the conduit or duct from accidental breakage during future culvert maintenance and replacement.

19. Trenching within road fill must not result in road fill stability issues or undermining of the road structure.

Cable Service Vaults or Pull Boxes (amend boilerplate as necessary, and add other standard conditions as needed)

20. Precast concrete cable pull boxes shall conform to BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure standards for concrete junction boxes or equivalent standard.

21. Pull boxes must be located off the road running surface to ensure that they do not interfere with road maintenance. If pull boxes are located at the limits of existing vehicle pull-outs and at running grade level, they must not materially affect the safe use of the pull-outs or render the pull-outs unusable unless other pull-outs are constructed to replace them.

22. If earth fill embankments are proposed to be constructed adjacent to the road running surface or existing vehicle pull-outs in order to locate pull boxes away from the travelled portion of the road, the Permittee must retain a qualified APEGBC Professional Engineer as required to design those embankments for long-term road and slope stability, protection of the environment, and ease of continued road maintenance for all road users.

23. Concrete pull boxes located adjacent to the road or vehicle pull-outs must be installed such that the top of the pull-boxes are at least as high as the highest point of the road in that vicinity.

24. Where protection is required for pull boxes installed at running grade level within the limits of pull outs, and accessible by vehicles, precast reinforced concrete barriers (no-posts) shall be used that conform to all specifications in section 941 of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (Volume 2) available at: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/transportation-infrastructure/engineering-standards-guidelines/standard-specifications-for-highway-construction. A typical protection barrier shall consist of roadside barriers, transition barriers and


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bull nose barriers on each end. Precast reinforced concrete barriers shall be aligned in a manner to deflect vehicles and avoid direct impact.

25. Any widening, straightening or other authorized modification of the FSR must result in a stable road prism, be built to an industrial forest road standard using good engineering practices, must ensure that modifications are consistent with and suitable for safe use by logging equipment and other industrial vehicles historic to the area, not present an increased risk to road user safety and be constructed to the satisfaction of the District Manager. Any modifications to the road prism must result in a well-defined road running surface to protect road user safety.

Cable Installations on Bridges and Other Structures (pick applicable standard conditions listed below; some of these clauses, if applicable to a project, could be adapted in whole or in part as appropriate; consider deleting all clauses if not applicable)

26. General: Electric power and telecommunications cables are only permitted on FSR bridges and other FSR infrastructure where absolutely necessary. In some cases, it is recognized that the only feasible way for a pipeline to cross a river may be on an FSR bridge, however, it is the Permittee’s responsibility to explore all the options for a crossing and prove to the District Manager that using an FSR bridge is the only feasible option because of environmental risk or sensitivity. The Permittee must provide evidence documentation proving that alternative options are not environmentally acceptable, including a cost comparison of the alternatives in terms of the total cost of the pipeline project.

27. Location Standards: Cables, if approved to be attached to an FSR bridge:

a. cannot be attached above the bridge deck or to guardrail;

b. must not reduce the vertical clearance under the bridge;

c. must be installed inside the facia girder for aesthetic reasons (this may not always be possible when attaching to an existing bridge;

d. must be located so as not to interfere with bridge maintenance and inspection;

e. must have service vaults (where installed) located outside the traveled portion of the road on bridge approaches;

f. must not be installed on the outside of an upstream girder or truss on structures with low clearance to flood waters.

28. Attachment Standards: Prior to construction of any cable attachments to an FSR bridge, the Permittee must provide detailed design drawings, prepared by an APEGBC Professional Engineer, for general review and acceptance by the ministry Bridge Engineer. The design must consider the following:

a. Excess vibration of the cables, due to wind and traffic loads must be prevented.

b. Adequate provision for expansion and contraction in conduits and ducts must be provided.

c. Where appreciable loads or dynamic effects (not provided for in the original design of the bridge) are added because of a pipeline attachment to a bridge, the affected members of the bridge must be analyzed by an APEGBC Professional Engineer retained by the Permittee at its expense. If necessary, the ministry retains the right to set the terms of reference for this analysis.

d. Utilities and their supports must be designed to support their dead load, plus wind, thermal, and earthquake forces (if appropriate), as well as other forces from the utility itself (e.g., surge, etc.);

e. Utilities should be electrically isolated from the bridge to prevent stray currents that may be carried by a utility from causing corrosion in steel bridge components.

29. Design drawings to attach a utility to a bridge: The Permittee must obtain bridge drawings from the ministry Bridge Engineer. A Permittee’s detailed design drawings to attach a utility to a bridge must include drawings showing details of the proposed attachment. Information which must appear on those drawings incudes but is not limited to the following:

a. Type of utility: The type of utility to be carried on the structure must be indicated (e.g., natural gas, fibre optics cable, power cable, etc.).

i. In the case of pipelines carrying fluids and gases, drawings must show the design and maximum operating pressures.



ii. The voltage of all electric power lines must be shown.

b. Loading: The weight of the utility and its attachments per unit length must be indicated.

c. Location: Drawings must include a plan and elevation view of the bridge with the location and elevation of the utility and related facilities and its attachments to the bridge and ballast walls. The plan view must show a north arrow, the direction of river flow, the direction to the nearest community, and the structure number. The location of all service vaults and shut-off valves must be shown. The depth and location of all buried components relative to bridge superstructure elements must be shown, as well as a trench detail showing backfill requirements. The location of all other utilities attached to the bridge must be shown.

d. Attachments: Attachments must be stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized. Attachments must not be field welded to existing bridge members, and bolting attachments to existing bridge members will only be permitted when they do not cause bridge members to be over stressed. Holes to be made in existing bridge members must be drilled.

i. Any modifications to the bridge and ballast wall must not compromise the structural integrity of the bridge in any way which would reduce its capacity or service life for safely passing the bridge design loads and design flood.

ii. The design must specify avoiding damage to existing reinforcing steel in any precast concrete panels or girders, by pre-locating reinforcing steel prior to drilling holes.

iii. The design must not locate pipe or cable hangers in bridge deck panel joints, and must show their locations and dimensions from the edge of girder flanges and outside edges of deck panels. Unless otherwise specified by the ministry Bridge Engineer, holes drilled in deck panels for placing pipe or cable hangers shall be a minimum of 100 mm offset distance from the edge of girder flange and 150 mm offset distance from the outside edge of deck panel.

iv. The drawings must specify suitable repairs should any damage to any of the bridge components occur during the Works under this permit.

v. Any openings created in the bridge ballast walls to allow the passage of pipes or cables must be of the minimum size necessary, but must allow for potential differential settlement between the ballast wall and the pipe or cable. Openings in the ballast walls around the pipe or cable must be completely sealed to prevent subsurface water flow or loss of backfill materials through the openings.

e. Details: Details of all attachments must be shown, including the routing of the utility at the bridge abutments.

f. Design codes: Design codes used for design and construction of the utility and its attachments must be indicated.

Hazard Signs (amend boilerplate as necessary, and add other standard conditions as needed)

30. Above-ground hazard signage: After construction and within the FSR right-of-way, the Permittee (at its cost) must supply, install and actively maintain above-ground signage throughout the entire length of buried infrastructure, including crossings. All crossings must be marked with conspicuous signs showing depth to cable conduit or duct. Signage shall be required at each end of roadway crossings. The Permittee must obtain recommendations for the signage from the APEGBC Professional of Record responsible for the underground cable installation. The content of above-ground signage, location and frequency must also be pre-approved by the District Manager (before the signs are fabricated and installed) considering the following information: location, warning notice, type of installation, voltage/amperage, permitted name, and an emergency telephone number.

31. Below-ground hazard markers: Underground electrical and communications cables installed in a utility trench must be appropriately marked with warning strip tape “Danger Power Cables” placed at appropriate elevation in the trench. The warning tape used by the Permittee must be of a type, width, durability, and colour commonly used in the industry.


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