Common use of Engineering Controls Clause in Contracts

Engineering Controls. 1) The Contractor is responsible for compliance with the Employer’s processes, that control aspects of engineering and work on the Employer’s stations. 2) The Contractor is responsible for providing all requisite information, including completed application forms where required to the Employer (eg see 5 below) to enable the Employer’s Project Engineer to submit and obtain acceptance on behalf of the Contractor to meet the Contractor’s programme. 3) The Contractor allows a minimum of 7 days in addition to the required approval periods identified in the controlling process to enable the Employer’s Project Engineer to compile, submit and return any associated applications. 4) Where applicable, evidence of approval is referenced in the Final Design Report. 5) The Contractor complies with the following processes: • Load Applications - Any works that increase or decrease the electrical loads, whether temporary or permanent, on a station only takes place once a Load Application has been approved in accordance with LU Standard S1100 ‘Load Change Application Requirements for Electrical, Compressed Air and other Services’ • Track Clearance Approval - When works are undertaken on operational platforms, Track Clearance Approval is obtained in accordance with LU Standard S1156 Gauging and Clearances for any hoardings, temporary or permanent works • Building Control - This process mirrors that of an external local authority and achieves compliance with the London Building Act 1984. Approvals are obtained in accordance with LU Building Control Procedure W0008 • Cutting, Drilling and Fixing Logs - Any drilling, fixing and grinding of structural assets is managed in accordance with LU Standard S1063 ‘Civil Engineering - Cutting, grinding, drilling, fixing to and supporting from existing structures'. This requires the projects to complete Cutting, Drilling and Fixing Logs which are sent to the Employer’s Civil Engineering Head of Profession • Safe Load Assessments - Safe Load Assessments are carried out in accordance with Pathway product PD-10740 Safe Load Assessment. This product is produced for all projects that could affect bridges, structures, tunnels or civil engineering assets and that involve a change in loading or required duty or there is a concern about the ability of an asset to meet its required duty. This applies to temporary (including delivery routes) or permanent works. Safe Load Assessments are undertaken by the Contractor’s competent Civil Engineer and are approved by an Employer’s accredited Civil Engineer • Maintenance of Fire Compartmentation - Fire compartmentation measures are maintained throughout when a project is on site in accordance with LU Standard 1-084 ‘Maintenance of fire protection systems and compartmentation measures.’ • Authority to Use - Any permanent or temporary changes to the Station Fire Plans require the approval of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA). Works Impact Fire Risk Assessments (WIFRA) are prepared by the Employer; however, the Contractor is required to provide information to the Employer to support liaison with the LFEPA and support authority to use applications in accordance with LU Standard Bb224 • Asset Register Change – As part of the Asset Data Management Function (ADMF) update of the Employer’s Asset Register in accordance with Asset Register Change (as defined by LU Pathway) • Space Applications - In accordance with Space Allocation Applications (as defined by LU Pathway) • Listed Building Consents (LBC) - Listed Building Consents to be obtained in accordance with PD- 10777 List Building Consents