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Engineering and Architectural Assurance of
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Compliance
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with by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited and its contractors if applicable from 4th
March 2022.
Where it is considered not reasonably practicable to comply with the requirements in
this standard/control document, permission to comply with a specified alternative
should be sought in accordance with the Network Rail standards and controls
process, or with the Railway Group Standards Code if applicable.
If this standard/control document contains requirements that are designed to
demonstrate compliance with legislation they shall be complied with irrespective of a
project’s Governance for Railway Investment Projects (GRIP) stage or Project
Acceleration in a Controlled Environment (PACE) phase. In all other circumstances,
projects that have formally completed GRIP Stage 3 (Option Selection) or PACE
strategic development & project selection phase may continue to comply with any
relevant Network Rail standards/control documents that were current when GRIP
Stage 3 or PACE phase 1 was completed.
NOTE 1: Legislation includes National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs)
NOTE 2: The relationship of this standard/control document with legislation and/or
external standards is described in the purpose of this standard.

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Issue record
Issue Date Comments
1 October 2001 Supersedes RT/CE/P/003
2 February 2004 Supersedes RT/CE/S/003 Issue 1
3 June 2011 Updated to reflect changes to the organisation and
streamlining of Technical Approval procedure.
4 June 2012 Editorial edits to eliminate typographical errors,
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improve clarity and capture feedback gained from

the briefing out process and usage of Issue 3.
5 December 2018 Updated to incorporate feedback on issue 4 and
include technical enhancements to align with the
development of other technical standards. It
improves guidance in relation to diversity and
inclusion, architecture, security, temporary works
and external party works.
6 September 2020 Updated to incorporate feedback from Issue 5.
The updates include changes to GRIP 5
deliverables in relation to inspection and test
plans. Minor amendments to Forms 001, 002, 003
and 005.
7 December 2021 Full update to incorporate feedback, simplify
process and forms, incorporation of TR61741 for
combined form F007 for simple works, combine
Design Check Category (DCC) Ia/Ib to I, updates
to other DCC, minor typographic and formatting
errors amended, CSM-RA management
referenced changed to NR/L2/RSE/100/02,
reference to DMRB’s BD 2 changed to CG 300, all
forms changed to Forms A/B/C/D/E/F/G and H,
changes to other standard references e.g. PACE
and new standard NR/L3/CIV/0063, reference to
new Guidance Note NR/GN/CIV/003, changes
from Group Security and E&SD teams added, and
miscellaneous amendments & notes added to
simplify, clarify and add efficiency.
Reference documentation
The following documents are referenced in this business process. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the reference (including any amendments) applies.

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Network Rail standards

NR/GN/CIV/003 Guidance Notes for CIV/003
NR/L3/CIV/0063 Piling, Drilling, Crane, MEWP and SMPT operations adjacent to the
Railway

NR/L3/CIV/006 Handbook for Civils Examinations

NR/L3/CIV/020 Design of bridges
NR/L3/CIV/044 Planning, design and construction of undertrack crossings
NR/L3/CIV/071 Geotechnical Design
NR/L1/CIV/094 National Asset Protection and Optimisation Delivery Framework
NR/L2/CIV/095 Asset Protection and Optimisation Management of Third-Party Works
on Network Rail Infrastructure
NR/L2/CIV/096 Asset Protection and Optimisation Management of Outside Party
Works
NR/L2/CIV/250 Landlords Consent
NR/L3/CIV/151 Engineering Assurance of Standard Designs and Details for Building
and Civil Engineering Works
NR/L2/INF/02018 Specification for the Management of Safety Related Infrastructure
Records
NR/L2/INF/02202 Records management of Health and Safety Files
NR/L3/INF/02245 Working with Information Classifications - Security
NR/L2/P3M/201 Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment (PACE)
NR/L2/P3M/221 PACE Manage Scope
NR/L2/RSE/02009 Engineering Management for Projects
NR/L2/INI/CP0075 Entry into Operational Service

NR/L2/OHS/0044 Planning and managing construction work

NR/L2/OHS/0047 Managing Health and Safety in Construction (Application of the
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations to Network Rail)
NR/L3/MTC/089 Arrangements for the exchange of asset data and the continuing
maintenance of assets undergoing change
NR/L2/RSE/100/02 Application of the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and
Assessment
NR/GN/CIV/100/01 Design Manual; Design Advise Panel Project Guidance.
NR/L2/ENV/015 Environment and Social Minimum Requirements for Projects- Design
and Construction.

Other Standards and guidance

CG 300 Technical Approval of Highway Structures, Highways England.
DfTv4 Design Standards for Accessible Railway Stations, DfT and Transport
Scotland.
BS5975:2019 Code of practice for temporary works procedure and the permissible
stress design of falsework.
BS 8000 Workmanship on construction sites
TWf 2014:02 TWf Clients’ guide to temporary works.
TWf 2020.01. TWf Management of scaffolding.
TWf 2020.02 TWf Constructability: A guide to reducing temporary works
TWf 2019.02 TWf Working platforms- design of granular working platforms for
construction plant

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Forms associated with this Control Document

NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA Certificate of Approval in Principle (AiP)

NR/L2/CIV/003/FormB Certificate of Design and Check for permanent works

NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC Certificate of Design and Check for temporary works,

NR/L2/CIV/003/FormD Architectural and layout acceptance

NR/L2/CIV/003/FormE Certificate of fitness to be taken into use
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormF Roads/Highways Authority Agreement to bridge works

NR/L2/CIV/003/FormG Combined Certificate of Approval in Principle, Design

and Check for Design Check Category I permanent
works

NR/L2/CIV/003/FormH Certificate of Design and Check for Design Check

Category 0 works

NR/L2/CIV/003/F1990 Technical Design Requirements for BS EN 1990

NR/L2/CIV/003/F1991 Technical Design Requirements for BS EN 1991
NR/L2/CIV/003/F1992 Technical Design Requirements for BS EN 1992
NR/L2/CIV/003/F1993 Technical Design Requirements for BS EN 1993
NR/L2/CIV/003/F1994 Technical Design Requirements for BS EN 1994
NR/L2/CIV/003/F1997 Technical Design Requirements for BS EN 1997

Legislation
This standard/control document has been reviewed to confirm it complies with the
following legislation:
Equality Act 2010 (c.15)
CDM Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

NTSN National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs)

Department for Transport National Railways Security Programme, enforced under Sections 119
to 121 of the Railways Act 1993

Compliance with this standard/control document does not, on its own, provide
compliance with the legislation listed.

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Contents

1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................ 9
2 Scope .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Types of Assets ....................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Types of Works ........................................................................................................ 10
2.3 External Party Assets .............................................................................................. 10
2.4 Application ................................................................................................................ 11
2.5 Exclusions ................................................................................................................ 11
3 Roles and responsibilities ....................................................................................... 12
Table 1 – Roles .............................................................................................................. 13
Table 2 –RACI chart ...................................................................................................... 14
4 Definitions .................................................................................................................. 15
Table 3 – Terms ............................................................................................................. 19
Table 4 – Abbreviations ................................................................................................. 20
5 B&C Engineering and Architectural Assurance Business Process ................. 21
Figure 1 – Process flow diagram for permanent works. .............................................. 22
Figure 2 – Process flow diagram for temporary works. ............................................... 23
6 Remit ........................................................................................................................... 24
7 Requirements development .................................................................................... 24
7.1 Requirements documents ....................................................................................... 24
7.2 Contract Requirements – Technical (CR-T) ........................................................... 24
7.3 Risk Assessment ..................................................................................................... 25
8 Feasibility ................................................................................................................... 25
9 Option Selection ....................................................................................................... 26
10 Architectural and layout acceptance ................................................................... 27
11 Single option development to Approval in Principle (AiP) .............................. 28
11.1 Overview ................................................................................................................ 28
11.2 Approval in Principle (AiP) .................................................................................... 29
11.3 Consultation with Client/AM team ......................................................................... 29
11.4 External stakeholder agreement ........................................................................... 30
11.5 Certificate of Approval in Principle (AiP) .............................................................. 30
12 Detailed design and design check for permanent works ................................. 33
12.1 Detailed design ...................................................................................................... 33
12.2 Use of the Combined Certificate of Approval in Principle, Design and Design
Check (FormG) for Design Check Category I permanent works. ................................ 34

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13.1 General................................................................................................................... 35
13.2 Temporary works operations. ............................................................................... 35
13.3 ASPRO controlled temporary works operations .................................................. 38
14 Use of the Certificate of Design and Check (FormH) for Design Check
Category 0 works ......................................................................................................... 39
15 Design Check and Design Check Category........................................................ 39
Table 5 – Design check categories ............................................................................... 41
16 Approved for Construction (AFC) design ........................................................... 42
16.1 Technical Approval of the design.......................................................................... 42
17 Specification and Inspection & Testing Plans (ITP’s) ....................................... 43
18 Verification for Entry into Service ........................................................................ 44
18.1 Preparation............................................................................................................. 44
18.2 Certificate of fitness to be taken into use ............................................................. 44
19 Complimentary assurance processes................................................................. 44
Table 6 – Engineering assurance processes ............................................................... 45
20 Records .................................................................................................................... 45
21 Timeframes .............................................................................................................. 46
Appendix A - Design Check Categories ................................................................... 47

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Table A-1 – Applicability of forms.................................................................................. 47
Figure A-1 – Skew bridge dimension parameters ........................................................ 51
Appendix B - Model forms for technical approval .................................................. 57

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1 Purpose
This business process sets out:
a) the technical and architectural assurance of works to Building and Civil
Engineering infrastructure; and
b) Entry into (Operational) Service (EIS) requirements for such works.
The Assurance process is a method of consistently verifying that Building and Civil
Engineering infrastructure designs:
1) meet client, project and stakeholder requirements;
2) are suitable in terms of:

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• safety;
• security;
• constructability;
• functionality;
• appearance and other architectural aspects;
• planning conditions & requirements;
• heritage requirements;
• spatial capacity;
• human factors / ergonomics;
• wayfinding and navigation;
• accessibility;
• maintainability;
• sustainability;
• specification;
• cost;
• decommissioning;
• demolition.
Quality design, checking, execution and assurance is critical to controlling business
and safety risk throughout the asset lifecycle.
The processes described in this document support the Engineering Management
processes detailed in NR/L2/RSE/02009. They also support the Project Acceleration
in a Controlled Environment requirements set out in NR/L2/INI/P3M/201, where
PACE applies.

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2 Scope

2.1 Types of Assets

This business process applies to the following types of Network Rail assets:
NOTE 1: These assets are otherwise known as B&C infrastructure and are defined in NR/L1/CIV/001:
a) structures;
b) buildings;
c) tunnels and mines (mineral workings);
d) earthworks;
e) drainage;

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f) building services;
g) civil and building type elements or components of other assets.
NOTE 2: The types of assets listed might include architectural aspects.

2.2 Types of Works

This business process applies to the following types of proposed or actual works
when undertaken on buildings and civils infrastructure that is owned, or is to be
owned, by Network Rail:
a) enhancements;
b) replacements;
c) renewals;
d) repair works
e) emergency works;
f) temporary works:
1) to mitigate the impact of temporary conditions created as part of the
permanent works
2) to facilitate the construction of permanent works or staged construction;
3) to provide access for examination and inspection.
NOTE: Where NR standard designs are used this standard should be read in conjunction with
NR/L3/CIV/151 Engineering Assurance of Standard Designs and Details for Building and Civil
Engineering Works.

2.3 External Party Assets

This business process applies to External Party Buildings and Civils infrastructure
where either:
a) Works are undertaken by Network Rail; or
b) the External Party infrastructure is:
1) on, over, under or adjacent to Network Rail’s infrastructure; and

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2) the External Party does not have an equivalent engineering assurance

procedure to NR/L2/CIV/003 for those Works; and;
3) all works follow the requirements attributed to Outside and Third-Party
Projects under NR/L2/CIV/095 & NR/L2/CIV/096.
Network Rail has no power to enforce the requirements of this business process on
Works undertaken on External Party infrastructure which lies entirely outside Network
Rail’s property boundary, except through legal agreement, whether or not such
Works could affect railway operations
For such Works, reasonable endeavours can be followed to apply the requirements
of this business process or to obtain confirmation from the External Party that an
equivalent procedure to that shown in Section 5 is in place.
Where an External Party decides to adopt the requirements of this business process,
it is acceptable to use modified versions of the forms associated with this business
process. For example, not following references to PACE.
NOTE 1: This business process applies to External Party works managed through the Asset
Protection Framework and the Landlord’s Consent process.
NOTE 2: The procedure defined in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) ‘Technical
Approval of Highway Structures’ (CG 300) is considered to be equivalent where amended to include
railway aspects from Form A

2.4 Application
This business process applies to Network Rail and non-Network Rail personnel
involved in the remitting, design, checking, design assurance, construction assurance
and taking into use of Buildings and Civils infrastructure.

2.5 Exclusions
This business process does not apply to:
a) consents or approvals from bodies outside Network Rail including:
1) regulatory and statutory authorities;
2) planning, listed building and conservation authorities;
3) environmental regulators;
4) land and property owners or leaseholders;
5) statutory undertakers and other public services and utilities owners.
b) obtaining approvals for the New Roads and Street Works Act;
c) obtaining approval from other Network Rail engineering disciplines for the
equipment carried by Equipment Support Structures or for the performance of
that equipment;
NOTE: For Example, signal sighting and reduced clearances.
d) assessments of structures.

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e) obtaining the Acceptance of the engineering deliverable of the project to

achieve Approved for Construction status as covered within
NR/L2/RSE/02009.

3 Roles and responsibilities

The responsible, accountable, consulted and informed (RACI) roles for this business
process where works are undertaken by or on behalf of Network Rail are listed in
Table 1.
These might not be directly applicable to external party works where accountabilities
and responsibilities held by Network Rail and the external party are defined by
separate agreement.
NOTE 1: Refer to NR/L2/P3M/221 for scope management activities in PACE, NR/L2/RSE/02009
which defines accountabilities and responsibilities for Engineering Management roles, and
NR/L2/OHS/0047 which sets out the requirements and principles to be implemented by Network Rail
to enable compliance with the legal requirements of the Construction (Design and Management)
Regulations 2015 (CDM Regulations)

Role Responsibilities

Architectural Reviewer A competent person with relevant

expertise and qualification in building
design, planning and material
specification, for review of FormD.
For complex high and medium impact*
projects, impacting passengers, staff
and communities, and subject to
building design rules and regulations,
this should be an Architects Registration
Board (ARB) registered Architect.
For smaller non-critical, low impact*
projects, an equivalent qualification to a
non-ARB registered architectural
designer should be acceptable.
(*See NR/GN/CIV/100/01 Figure 2.3)

Checker Responsible for the Design Check to

confirm compliance with the Project
Requirements, Standards and guidance
referenced in this standard and
associated Forms
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Contractor’s Engineering Manager Role defined in NR/L2/RSE/02009.

(CEM)

Departmental Engineering Manager Role defined in NR/L2/RSE/02009.

(DEM)

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Design/Construction Contractors Role defined in NR/L2/RSE/02009.

Responsible Engineer (CRE)

Designated Project Engineer (DPE) Role defined in NR/L2/RSE/02009.

Project Engineer (PE) Role defined in NR/L2/RSE/02009.

Project Manager (PM) Role defined in NR/L2/RSE/02009

Asset Manager (AM) (for relevant Accountable for the management of

discipline) Network Rail assets and responsible for
approving Approval in Principle of the
Single Option for assets within their
discipline.
NOTE: AM Role title varies by Network Rail
Region, typically includes:
- Route Asset Manager;
- Regional Asset Manager;
- Route Engineer / Principal Route
Engineer

Table 1 – Roles

R – Responsible is the person or people who

are responsible for performing a certain task Resources
or action.
A – An Accountable person is one who has
overall accountability to make sure that a task CRE (Construction)
or action is completed.
C – Consulted people have an input into the
CRE (Design)

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PE (B&C)

workshops etc.
Sponsor

Checker

I – Informed people are those who receive

CEM
DPE

the output of a task or process.

AM

PM

* Denotes option for delegation

Remit Acceptance A R C C C I I I I
Requirements Production Ref er to NR/L3/INI/P3M/221 PACE Manage Scope, where
documents
Acceptance PACE applies.

Contract Requirements
– Technical (CR-T) / Production I A R R I I I I
Technical Work Scope
Production I I C C A R
Feasibility Study
Acceptance C C A,R R R I I

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R – Responsible is the person or people who

are responsible for performing a certain task
Resources
or action.
A – An Accountable person is one who has

CRE (Construction)
overall accountability to make sure that a task
or action is completed.
C – Consulted people have an input into the

CRE (Design)
task or action, this can be providing
information, reviewing documents or attending

PE (B&C)
workshops etc.

Sponsor

Checker
I – Informed people are those who receive

CEM
DPE
the output of a task or process.

AM

PM
* Denotes option for delegation

Production C I C C A R
Option Selection
Acceptance C C A,R C R I I
Single Option Production I C C A R
Development to
Approval in Principle Acceptance A R C R R I I

Production I C C A R I C
Detailed Design Design Check I I I A C R I
Acceptance I,C 1
I I A R I I I I

Approved for Production C C A R C I

Construction Design Acceptance C 1
I I I I A R I I

Verif ication for Entry Production I I I C C A R

Into Service Acceptance C I A,R C C I
Complete B&C related Production
parts of the CDM H&S I I C C C A/R R R
f ile
C1 denotes consultation required as specified in the requirements documents or following a variation as
recorded on FormA for permanent works and FormC for temporary works.

Table 2 –RACI chart

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4 Definitions
The terms used in this document are described in Table 3 and the abbreviations
used in this document are described in Table 4.
Term Definition
Approval in Principle (for Forms part of single option development. Approval signifies
permanent works) that the Asset Manager (AM) is satisfied that the design
solution identified is the preferred option for achieving the
Project Requirements. The AM might require
supplementary endorsement from other stakeholders to
support the Approval.
Approved for Construction As defined in NR/L2/RSE/02009
(AFC design)
Building and Civil
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Infrastructure (including architectural aspects) consisting of

Engineering (B&C) one or more of the following asset types:
infrastructure a) structures;
b) earthworks;
c) drainage;
d) buildings;
e) building services;
f) tunnels and mines (mineral workings);
g) civil and building type elements or components of other
assets (mast foundations and equipment support
structures for example).
Building Services Apparatus and equipment used to provide ventilation,
heating and cooling, lighting, plant, gas, water, power and
drainage to a building.
Checker A person responsible for a design check, who is authorised
to sign the certificate of design and check on behalf of the
checking organisation. The checker is independent of the
designer.
Construction Work Activities defined as ‘construction work’ in the Construction
(Design and Management) Regulations.
Contract Requirements – As defined in NR/L2/RSE/02009
Technical (CR-T)
Design As defined in NR/L2/RSE/02009
Design Check Review of the work done by a Designer to determine that
all statutory, mandatory and client functional process and
technical requirements have been applied to a design or
element of a design to the expected level of quality.

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Term Definition
Design Check Statement A document, which describes the proposed methodology
for undertaking a checking to Design Check Category III
works (See clause 15)
Designer ‘Designer’ means any person (including a Client, contractor

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or other person referred to in the CDM Regulations) who, in
the course or furtherance of a business:
• prepares or modifies a design or specifies a standard
design
• arranges for (or instructs) any person under their control
to do so.

Diversity Impact The process Network Rail adopts to assess and consult on
Assessment the effects that a project has on different groups in a
community.
NOTE: It is carried out under the Equality Act (2010).

Emergency Work Work carried out as part of an immediate response to an

incident and which restores the fitness for purposes of
railway operations/infrastructure.
Employers Information Define information about the built asset that the employer
Requirements wishes to procure.
The information confirms the design is developed in
accordance with the employer’s needs and that the
employer is able to operate the completed development
effectively and efficiently.
Engineering Deliverable As defined in NR/L2/RSE/02009
Enhancement Works delivered through a project that changes the
operational capability of the infrastructure.
Entry into (Operational) As defined in NR/L2/CP/0075
Service (EIS)
Environmental Regulator These are regulatory bodies such as the Environmental
Agency, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency,
Natural Resources Wales, and/or Local Authorities. Refer
to NR/L2/ENV/015.
Equipment Support Structures whose function is to support and provide
Structures access.
NOTE: E.g., to signalling, telecommunication and power equipment.

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Term Definition
External Party An organisation, other than Network Rail, that is an:
infrastructure owner
• developer
• user or occupier of Network Rail’s infrastructure.
NOTE: The term includes highway authorities, passenger transport
executives, public or private developers and train operating companies.

Hidden Critical Element A structural part of an asset that cannot be observed from
at least one side throughout its extent and which is not
protected by a material that can preserve its condition.
Remit / Technical work A form of agreement and specification for works, which
scope creates and defines obligations between a project and a
design/construction organisation or team, where PACE
does not apply.
Renewal Major works that result in permanent changes to the asset.
For geotechnical assets examples of renewal works include
full regrading, the installation of major retaining structures
or other major support measures. Refer to Network Rail’s
Cost & Volume Handbook for more information on this
Work Activity.
Repair Work Planned work that requires reinstatement of the
components of an asset, but which does not result in a
permanent change to the general form of that asset or a
permanent reduction in the standard of safety.
NOTE 1: e.g. structure gauge not reduced.
The term includes:
a) like-for-like repairs and replacement of components;
b) repair and replacement of components in similar or
generally accepted equivalent materials provided that
such substitution does not adversely affect the integrity
or performance of the asset or operations;
c) ‘good housekeeping’ activities such as cleaning,
painting, pointing, removal of harmful vegetation from
assets and clearing mud and silt from watercourses.
NOTE 2: Refer to Network Rail’s Cost & Volume Handbook for more
information on this Work Activity.
Replacement Works that involve the replacement of an asset (or part of
one) where there is no change to the functionality of that
asset.
NOTE: Refer to Network Rail’s Cost & Volume Handbook for more
information on this Work Activity.

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Term Definition
Requirements documents As defined in NR/L2/P3M/221 for PACE projects, or for the
purposes of this standard, the Remit or the Technical
Workscope or the Works Order for non-PACE projects
Section Manager Person responsible for delivery of works undertaken by an
Infrastructure Maintenance Team.
Sponsor’s Instruction The formal document from the Sponsor that describes the
objectives for each stage of a Project and details the
services to be provided by the Project Manager.
Taken into Use The state of new, altered or renewed infrastructure or
temporary works (whether complete or not) when fit for (as
applicable):
a) the safe passage of trains;
b) occupation by users;
c) use of or passage by members of the public;
d) installation of plant or equipment.
Technical Acceptance (of As defined in NR/L2/RSE/02009
Engineering Deliverables)
Temporary conditions Those parts of the works that allow or enable construction
of, protect, support or provide access to, the permanent
works, which may or may not remain in place at the
completion of the works. This includes states of the
permanent works which are temporary and temporary
stages or phases of works put into operational use prior to
completion of the works.
NOTE: Examples of temporary conditions include interim signalling
solutions, part-built structures, early striking of concrete, un-propped
excavations and masonry at near full height but without head restraints.
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Term Definition
Temporary works An engineered solution that is used to support or protect
either an existing structure or the permanent works during
construction, or to support an item of plant or equipment, or
the vertical sides or side-slopes of an excavation during
construction operations on site or to provide access. It is
used to control stability, strength, deflection, fatigue,
geotechnical effects and hydraulic effects within defined
limits.
NOTE: Temporary works includes, but is not limited to:
a) supporting or protecting either an existing structure or the
permanent works during construction, modification or demolition;
b) provision of stability to the permanent structure during
construction, pre-weakening or demolition (e.g. propping, shoring,
façade retention);
c) securing a site, or providing access to a site or workplace on site
or segregation of pedestrians and vehicles (e.g. hoarding, haul
roads, fencing, stairs);
d) supporting or restraining plant, materials or equipment, including
stability of water-borne craft;
e) provision of earthworks or slopes to an excavation or supports to
the side or roof of an excavation or supports or diversions to
watercourse during construction operations;
f) providing a safe platform for work activity on land or water (e.g.
jetty, scaffolding, edge protection or towers);
g) providing measures to control noise, dust, debris, fume, air quality,
groundwater or any site discharges during construction or
demolition (e.g. screens, bunds, de-watering, demolition debris);
h) providing protection or support to services;
i) facilitating testing (e.g. pressure testing pipes, pile testing, pre-
demolition floor load capacity testing);
j) Providing measures to confirm the temporary condition of
permanent works is stable and safe during construction or
deconstruction

Work Order A remit of required Works.

This is typically used by the Works Delivery organisation for
minor works such as routine repair and maintenance,
where PACE does not apply.
Works The design, construction, operation, maintenance and
eventual deconstruction of building and civil engineering
infrastructure, including new build, extension and
refurbishment.

Table 3 – Terms

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Abbreviation Description
AFC Approved for Construction
AiP Approval in Principle
AM Asset Manager (per asset discipline)
B&C Building and Civil Engineering (disciplines)
BREEAM Building Research Establishment Environmental
Assessment Method
CDM Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
CEEQUAL Civil Engineering Environmental Quality Assessment
and Award Scheme
CEM Contractor’s Engineering Manager
CM Construction Manager
CRE Contractor’s Responsible Engineer
CR-T Contract Requirements – Technical
DIA Diversity Impact Assessment
DRA Designer’s Risk Assessment
DPE Designated Project Engineer
EIS Entry into (Operational) Service
IDC Interdisciplinary Check
IDR Interdisciplinary Review
LRVR Local Risk & Vulnerability Register
NR Network Rail
PACE Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment
PE Project Engineer
PM Project Manager
RACI Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed
TVRA Threat and Vulnerability Risk Assessment
TWf Temporary Works forum

Table 4 – Abbreviations
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5 B&C Engineering and Architectural Assurance Business Process

This standard is supplementary to the Engineering Assurance process in
NR/L2/RSE/02009.
The Engineering Assurance processes and associated forms are summarised in
Figures 1 and 2 for Network Rail works.
The processes summarised in Figure 1 and 2 are shown agnostic of PACE. Phases
as defined in NR/L2/P3M/201 but are aligned with them, to illustrate alignment
between these two standards, to assist where both are applicable to the works.
The Project team shall seek input from the PE/DPE to establish agreement as to the
route to assurance for the engineering deliverables and the level of design check
category, prior to Approval in Principle (AiP).
Temporary works requirements shall be read with standard NR/L3/CIV/0063.
NOTE 1: Figures 1 and 2 are agnostic as they can be applied to any project management workflow.
Clarification of what is required by when should be agreed between the Project Manager, DPE and
designers.
NOTE 2: These processes might not directly apply to external party works which are managed as set
out in the high-level asset protection framework for external party works and supporting standards or
Landlord’s consent process. Refer to NR/L1/CIV/094, NR/L2/CIV/095, NR/L2/CIV/096 and
NR/L2/CIV/250.
Applicable works shall be designed, executed and assured to NR/L2/CIV/003 and
associated reference standards identified there-in, discharged where identified by
Asset Protection through the Basic Services Agreement, Basic Asset Protection
Agreement or Asset Protection Agreement, to NR/L2/CIV/250.

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Engineering and Architectural Assurance of Building and Civil Engineering Works; Permanent Works
Feasibility and optioneering Design Construct, test, Hand back & close out
Remit and Requirements (Development and project selection) (Project design) commission (Delivery) (Project close)

Start

Remit
[6.0]

Requirements documents development

[7.0] End
Processes Specified in

Approval in Verification for

Feasibility Option Selection Detailed design Design check
NR/L2/CIV/003

principle Entry into Service

[8.0] [9.0] [12] [12, Appendix A]
[11] [18]

Approved for
Inspection
construction
and Testing
design
[17]
[16]
Forms specified in NR/L2/
Engineering Assurance

FORM D FORM A FORM B FORM D FORM E

Architectural and Certificate of Certificate of Architectural and Certificate of
layout acceptance Approval in design and check layout acceptance fitness to be taken
Principle (AIP) into use
CIV/003

FORM F FORM G FORM H

Roads/Highway Combined form for Certificate of Design
Authority Design & Check & Check for
Agreement Category 1 works Category 0 works

Process Form
KEY Process
pre-defined

Figure 1 – Process flow diagram for permanent works.

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Engineering and Architectural Assurance of Building and Civil Engineering Works; Temporary Works
Feasibility and Optioneering Design Construct, test and commission Hand back and close out
(Development and project selection) (Project design) (Project delivery) (Project close)
Remit and Requirements

Start

Remit
[6.0]
End

Requirements documents development

Temporary works
[7.0] removal
Processes Specified in

Temporary works consideration and development

Temporary works Inspection Verification for
NR/L2/CIV/003

(During option selection and design of permanent works – refer to

detailed design and Testing Entry into Service
Figure 1)
[13] [17] [18]
.0 –

Temporary works Temporary Works Approved for

design check construction design
[13] [16]
Engineering Assurance
Forms specified in NR/

FORM C FORM E
Certificate of Design Certificate of
and Check for fitness to be taken
L2/CIV/003

temporary works into use

FORM H
Certificate of design
and check for
Category 0 works

Process Form
KEY Process
pre-defined

Figure 2 – Process flow diagram for temporary works.

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6 Remit
The remit shall set out the objectives and other critical success criteria for the project.
The remit may take different formats depending on the scope of works and delivery
approach, examples include the following:
1) A client remit is a PACE product and should be utilised for renewal and
enhancement projects;
2) A Works Order might perform the role of the remit for works instructed to the
Works Delivery organisation;
3) A contractually binding agreement between Network Rail and an External
Party which captures the project scope, respective rights, obligations and
should form the basis of the remit for External Party works as set out in
NR/L2/CIV/095 and NR/L2/CIV/096.

7 Requirements development

7.1 Requirements documents

Requirements documents are developed and managed in accordance with:
a) the PACE Manage Scope requirements set out in NR/L2/INI/P3M/221, where
PACE applies;
b) Other requirements as agreed with the Asset Manager or Sponsor, when
PACE does not apply.
The requirements documents should align to objectives and other critical success
criteria set out in the remit and form the basis of agreements with the internal or
external provider of design/construction services. Once the delivery organisation
accepts the remit and project requirements, these form the baseline project scope.
Technical requirements shall be aligned with the remit, and/or technical workscope
and/or requirements documents and include the deliverables required to support the
contracting strategy.
NOTE 1: Network Rail has a duty under the Equality Act (2010) to systematically review the effects its
proposals may have on different groups in the community. A Diversity Impact Assessment (DIA) is the
process adopted by Network Rail to fulfil this duty and therefore implicitly forms part of the
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requirements for projects or programmes that impact how the public access station facilities. The DIA
should be continuously reviewed and updated if necessary, throughout the project’s development.
NOTE 2: See standard NR/L2/ENV/015 - Environmental and Social Minimum Requirements – Design
and Construction – for environmental and sustainable development requirements. This standard
manages environmental and social risks and opportunities during the design and/or construction
phases of a project.

7.2 Contract Requirements – Technical (CR-T)

Technical requirements for development, design or construction services to be
procured externally by Network Rail shall be detailed in the Contract Requirements –
Technical (CR-T). The CR-T shall form part of the Contract, where the Contract
requires the production of CR-T as part of the Contract.
The CR-T shall include the deliverables to support the contracting strategy.

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The Designated Project Engineer is responsible for aligning the requirements of the
CR-T with those specified in the requirements documents, workscope, remit or works
order, depending on whether PACE is used or not.
NOTE: Where the Contract does not require CR-T, an equivalent should be provided to capture
technical requirements.

7.3 Risk Assessment

The requirement to apply the Common Safety Method Risk Evaluation and
Assessment (CSM RA) shall be managed in accordance with NR/L2/RSE/100/02.
Designer’s Risk Assessments (DRAs) shall be carried out with DRAs provided in
engineering deliverables.
Security Threat and Vulnerability Risk Assessment (TVRA) or a security Local Risk &
Vulnerability Register (LRVR) Assessment shall be carried out, where applicable, in
accordance with the Department for Transport National Railway Security Programme
with TVRAs and LRVRs provided in engineering deliverables.
NOTE 1: The CSM risk assessment and evaluation process (NR/L2/RSE/100/02) can be used to
show compliance with The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations
(ROGS),
NOTE 2: NR/L2/OHS/0047 Managing Health and Safety in Construction (Application of the
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations to Network Rail), and NR/L2/OHS/0044 Planning
and managing construction work, are to be followed so CDM duty holders fulfil the Construction
(Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM Regulations) requirements.
NOTE 3: A security triage should be conducted in accordance with the Network Rail Security
Assurance Framework (NR SAF) to establish if any NRSP mandatory or other security risk
assessments or deliverables are required. If no security risk assessments or other NR SAF
deliverables are required, then no further security endorsement is required.

8 Feasibility
Where required by the Client/Sponsor, a feasibility study (or studies) shall be
undertaken.
The purpose of the feasibility study is to:
a) define the outputs required to meet the business objectives;
b) identify project constraints and risks;
c) identify likely options that could be delivered by the project to achieve the
outputs.
The scope of a feasibility study should reflect the size and complexity of a project,
and can include the following considerations:
a) planning and consent requirements;
b) environmental and social constraints, impacts and opportunities;
c) security consents, requirements, constraints and impacts;
d) stakeholder requirements;
e) other legal / statutory approvals;
f) determining scope of works;
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g) scheme cost estimates vs client budget;

h) Programme and staging checks;
i) procurement strategy;
j) constructability (including requirements for temporary works and construction
sequencing);
k) maintainability;
l) operational capacity and safety (during and after construction);
m) aesthetics and architectural concept;
n) extent and quality of available site information (records);
o) logistics (site access, track access and space availability);
p) project risks and assumptions (including mining risk);
q) ergonomics;
r) timetable modelling;
s) sustainability and environmental requirements, e.g. specified requirements for
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u) diversity and inclusion requirements. (e.g. under the Equality Act (2010))
v) requirements for BREEAM or CEEQUAL accreditation
NOTE 1: Examples where a feasibility study might not be required include emergency works or works
where the appropriate design solution is self-evident.
NOTE 2: Feasibility is typically undertaken in the PACE Strategic development and project selection
Phase
NOTE 3: The scope and size of the study and associated report is typically be dependent upon the
scale and complexity of the proposed scheme and range of options considered.
NOTE 4: The output from the feasibility study should be presented in a clear and structured report to
facilitate understanding by the client, sponsor, project team and stakeholders.
NOTE 5: Designers may make use of emerging industry tools to help undertake feasibility work
efficiently.

9 Option Selection
Where required by the Client or Sponsor, an optioneering appraisal / study shall be
undertaken.
The purpose of the optioneering appraisal / study is to:
a) define the project and infrastructure constraints in greater detail;
b) develop the evaluation criteria for feasible options;
c) develop feasible options that deliver the required outputs;
d) evaluate feasible options and select an appropriate option(s) for development;
e) recommend option(s) to progress during project development and design.

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In order to provide greater certainty of the scope for option selection, an improved
understanding of the site conditions and project scope and constraints would typically
be required. The following optioneering related activities are commonly required:
a) surveys (topographical surveys, condition surveys, environmental surveys);
b) environmental desk study;
c) geotechnical desk study;
d) ground investigation;
e) ground investigation report;
f) records searches; (asset records, utility records)
g) station pedestrian capacity assessment;
h) stakeholder liaison;
i) Provision and acceptance of Form D where appropriate; refer clause 10.
j) sustainability (including lifecycle costing) and environmental assessment; e.g.
requirements of NR/L2/ENVV/015 and other ENV series standards.
k) Diversity Impact Assessment.
NOTE 1: E.g. to meet the Equality Act (2010).
Issues to be assessed as part of the optioneering study include those listed in clause
8.
The project Sponsor shall select a single option from the optioneering study for
subsequent development to enable the project to proceed.
NOTE 2: It might be necessary to select more than one option for development (for example where
critical programme constraints dictate that design development should progress in advance of
agreement of key project or stakeholder requirements).
The option selection process generally includes:
a) identifying the options and the criteria for the option evaluation;
b) providing impartial scoring (qualitative or quantitative) for the options and
applying weighting criteria;
c) viewing and analysing the results;
NOTE 3: With confirmation of sensitivity and robustness of the scoring.
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d) stakeholder participation to achieve buy-in to the decision.

The option selection process and the reasoning behind the selection of the single
option for future development shall be recorded.

10 Architectural and layout acceptance

Architectural and layout acceptance by Network Rail is required in any of these
situations:
a) new permanent operational buildings;
b) schemes that require planning consent;
c) schemes that require listed building consent;

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d) schemes within conservation areas;

e) where architectural and layout acceptance is specified in the remit (or CR-T)
or is instructed by the Sponsor or PE (B&C).
Architectural layout and acceptance may be required in these situations:
a) new or modified architecturally significant structures;
b) modified operational buildings;
c) third party building schemes that change the arrangement of Network Rail
property.
The designer shall request architectural and layout acceptance by submitting
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormD .
NOTE 1: Network Rail has an independent review panel called the Design Advisory Panel (DAP) who
oversees Network Rail projects that are of high cost and impact, refer to the Design Advice Panel
Project Guidance Threshold Matrix in NR/GN/CIV/100/01. Design requirements agreed between the
DAP and the AM or Project Sponsor are incorporated into the project scope and shown in
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormD submissions.
NOTE 2: The FormD is an additional assurance form to a combined integrated submission and not
necessarily an additional design deliverable/document
The designer shall check with the Asset Manager (AM), Project Sponsor and DPE if
they are not sure whether they need to submit NR/L2/CIV/003/FormD, based on the
project remit and requirements documents.
A NR/L2/CIV/003/FormD shall be submitted at appropriate stages to demonstrate
progressive development, to be agreed with the DPE:
a) prior to completion of option selection and / or prior to submitting planning
permission, when planning consent is required
NOTE 3: e.g. during PACE Phase 1 development and project selection) or equivalent
b) prior to completion of single option development to Approval in Principle;
NOTE 4: e.g. during PACE project design, or equivalent
NOTE 5: Unless the PE (B&C) has gained agreement from the Architectural Reviewer that this is not
required as the submission has not significantly changed.
c) prior to completion of detailed design.
NOTE 6: e.g. PACE project design or equivalent
NOTE 7: Unless the PE (B&C) has gained agreement from the Architectural Reviewer that this is not
required as the submission has not significantly changed.

11 Single option development to Approval in Principle (AiP)

11.1 Overview
The chosen single option shall be developed. Single option development shall
comprise the production and endorsement of the Certificate of Approval in Principle
(NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA).
The Approval in Principle form shall set out the basis upon which the Detailed Design
of the works or a specific part of them is to be developed.

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NOTE: Where applicable to the works, the submission should also include the Architectural and
Layout Acceptance (NR/L2/CIV/003/FormD) and/or the Road/Highway Authority Agreement to bridge
works (NR/L2/CIV/003/FormF ).

11.2 Approval in Principle (AiP)

Approval in Principle of the single option is required for all permanent works except
for the following situations:
a) repair works;

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b) emergency works;
c) temporary works;
NOTE 1: For temporary works refer to NR/L3/CIV/020 for specific requirements relating to Approval in
Principle of temporary bridges, as in some circumstances AM approval for Temporary bridges is
needed.
d) those schemes where the Design only requires a Category 0 Design Check ,
where FormH applies.
NOTE 2: Examples of Design Check Category 0 works are included in Appendix A.
NOTE 3: Approval in Principle is to obtain and record Network Rail and key stakeholder approval of
the proposed single option.
Approval in Principle shall be achieved by the signed completion of
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA.
NOTE 4: NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA should contain sufficient information to enable the design proposal to
be approved in principle (AiP). This should include proposals for asset design life and other
parameters from F1990 to F1997, noting most parameters in these forms are not required at AiP.
The CRE (B&C) shall enable PE (B&C) to provide signed acceptance of
NR/L2/CIV/003/FORM A prior to the start of the Detailed Design stage, by providing
the Form A in good time.
NOTE 5: The PE (B&C) might by exception permit the Detailed Design to commence prior to
acceptance of the NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA (for low complexity design for example).

11.3 Consultation with Client/AM team

The DPE shall appoint a PE in accordance with NR/L2/RSE/02009 to lead the
consultation between the project team, designer and the relevant AM and Network
Rail asset engineers throughout the design development phase.
Consultation shall include discussions on the designs/options being considered as
well as subsequent design developments. The DPE shall engage with the PE to
agree the assurance arrangements and the Design Check Category(s) for detailed
design stage with the CEM/CRE prior to issue of Form A.
The arrangements for the exchange of asset data and the continuous maintenance of
assets undergoing change shall be in accordance with the processes in
NR/L2/MTC/089.
AM endorsement of the FormA shall be provided for all Design Check Category I, II
and III designs
NOTE: The AM might by exception permit the FormA to be completed without AM signature, for
Design Check Category I designs only. The PE B&C should gain written confirmation from the AM that
the AM does not need to see the Form A in such circumstances

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AM endorsement shall be sought in cases where a NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA is

produced for temporary bridges that carry road or rail traffic and temporary
footbridges which carry pedestrian traffic.

11.4 External stakeholder agreement

The agreement of the relevant road/highway authority or asset owner shall be
obtained and recorded at the Approval in Principle stage for works that affect:
a) a bridge carrying:
1) a public road;
2) bridleway; or
3) footpath.
b) an External Party structure or property.
NOTE: Refer to the ‘Outside Party bridge works Policy’ where relevant to works. This is available
through Network Rail Asset Protection Teams.
Agreement for bridges carrying a public road, bridleway or footpath may be sought by
submitting form NR/L2/CIV/003/FormF to the road/highway authority for their signed
approval.
Agreement for works that affect a station, depot or other Network Rail property
leased to a train or freight operating company or another organisation shall be sought
by:
a) consulting the company or organisation;
b) including any related agreement or correspondence in NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA
Where works are located at a station refer to station change process where relevant
to scope of works.

11.5 Certificate of Approval in Principle (AiP)

Where Approval in Principle is required and the project has developed to a stage that
a Single Option has been determined, NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA shall be:
a) completed by the design team;
b) signed by the CRE of the organisation responsible for the design; and
c) submitted to Network Rail for Approval.
NOTE 1: Depending on the scale and complexity of the Project, it might be necessary to submit
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separate copies of NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA for (for example), (a) structural works, (b) architectural &
layout design and (c) the provision of Building Services.
NR/L2/RSE/02009 section 15 sets out the requirements for undertaking
Interdisciplinary Coordination, Interdisciplinary Checks and Interdisciplinary Reviews
prior to the technical acceptance of engineering Deliverables, including the FormA.
Approval of NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA consists of signed approval by the PE (B&C) and
signed confirmation by the relevant AM(s).
Revised or additional route requirements identified on the approved
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA shall be agreed with the Sponsor and included in the
requirements documents..

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The following information shall be provided as part of or in addition to

NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA:
a) details of the design criteria including selected maintenance options;
NOTE 2: Unless they are considered exceptional based on the scope of the works, it is not necessary
to replicate design criteria set out in current standards.
NOTE 3: NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA should contain sufficient information to enable the design proposal to
be approved in principle (AiP). This should include proposals for asset design life and other
parameters from F1990 to F1997, noting most parameters in these forms are not required at AiP.
b) details of agreed and anticipated variations from standards and the
justification for them. Formal approval of all variations by the relevant
Standards owner shall be obtained prior to submission of the subsequent copy
of NR/L2/CIV/003/FormB;
NOTE 4: Refer to NR/L2/CSG/STP001 for the process of applying for variation from standards.
Acceptance of variations should be sought without delay to avoid potential abortive design activity.
c) the proposed (BS EN 1997-1) Geotechnical Category (1, 2 or 3) and
reasoning.
NOTE 5: Refer to NR/L3/CIV/071 for guidance on Geotechnical Category. Geotechnical Category 3
works require a separate Geotechnical Design Report to be produced and this should be individually
referenced in the technical approval forms associated with this business process.
d) details of Hidden Critical Elements that are to be retained including:
1) a justification for their retention, their criticality, investigations undertaken
(or required to be undertaken) to determine their condition and proposed
remedial works to them;
2) arrangements for the visual observation of these (in accordance with
NR/L3/CIV/006) or alternative techniques for verifying their structural
integrity.
e) details of Hidden Critical Elements that are introduced by the works including:
1) a justification for their introduction and their criticality;
2) arrangements for the visual observation of these (in accordance with
NR/L3/CIV/006) or alternative techniques for verifying their structural
integrity.
f) details of Hidden Critical Elements that are not available at the time of the
submission of NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA shall be provided as part of
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormB;
g) the Design Check Category as agreed with the PE (B&C);
h) supporting evidence for the selection of the Single Option including the items
required by the Project Requirements;
i) Indicative temporary works requirements to implement the permanent works
design. This information shall confirm matters such as, but not limited to:-
1) Clearances;
2) possession requirements;
3) staging;
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4) maintaining stability of the permanent works in the temporary condition;

5) access requirements;
6) construction methodology/sequencing in order to facilitate permanent
works assets, including requirements for maintainability and eventual
deconstruction.
j) Where the risk from mining is identified, supporting documentation as per
NR/L2/CIV/191/05;
k) Permanent Works Designer shall outline their proposed construction
methodology and envisaged temporary works requirements;
l) staging of the works including:
1) details of the proposed stages and associated method of working; and
2) confirmation of the structural adequacy and inter-compatibility of new,
altered and existing structures at all stages of Construction.
m) the aspects applicable to the Design; this shall be done by striking through the
non-applicable items given in the Design Checklist included in the certificates;
n) the nature and extent of parts of an existing asset to be retained within the
works including evidence of the methodology used (or to be used) to validate
the suitability for reuse of the existing parts;
o) where Hidden Critical Elements are to be retained or introduced by the works:
1) additional details of Hidden Critical Elements that are to be retained or
introduced as a result of the Design;
2) arrangements for the visual observation of them or alternative techniques
for verifying their structural integrity.
NOTE 6: Requirements for the visual observation of Hidden Critical Elements are set out in
NR/L3/CIV/006.
p) a copy of the engineering assurance documents for any previously designed
structural parts or elements that are proposed to be used without further
validation;
q) use of Standard Designs and Details;
NOTE 7: Requirements for Standard Designs and Details are set out in NR/L3/CIV/151.
r) details of fixings and substrates where failure of incompatible materials might
result in a loss of safe environment, including any investigation proposals
needed to verify compatibility;
s) IDR certificate.
Once completed, the fully endorsed NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA remains valid for three
years provided construction works begin within that time.
The submission of a design of an asset that is split into parts shall be integrated
through:
NOTE 8: E.g. due to the Contractor’s delivery strategy.
a) the appointment of a lead Designer and lead Checker; and

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b) the submission of an overarching NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA and

NR/L2/CIV/003/FormB to cover all relevant submissions.
NOTE 9: If no changes are required to existing forms that have exceeded their period of validity,
following the supplementary IDR, the existing documents may be re-validated by obtaining acceptance
from the relevant signatories and the revalidation of the associated Engineering Compliance
Certificate by the DPE.
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA submitted for permanent works shall specify all requirements
for all necessary temporary works to facilitate at least one satisfactory method of
construction.
NOTE 10: The Principal Designer under CDM should be provided with sufficient information on
temporary works design requirements and any associated risks, to allow the effective communication
of risks to other CDM duty holders through the project lifecycle, allowing them to cooperate and
coordinate in a timely manner to manage these risks using the CDM principles of prevention. The
Principal Contractor should be consulted at the earliest opportunity to look at constructability,
particularly where fulfilling the temporary works requirements may impinge on clearances or lead to
temporary hazardous conditions that can be designed out as part of the permanent works design (e.g.
restricted clearances or working at height).

12 Detailed design and design check for permanent works

12.1 Detailed design

The Detailed Design submission shall be prepared to a level of detail to allow it to be
issued as Approved for Construction.
The Detailed Design submission shall include the:
a) drawings;

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b) schedules;
c) performance;
d) materials;
e) workmanship specifications, including performance testing requirements not
specified by product standards; and
f) Designer’s Risk Assessment.
g) IDR certificate
The Detailed Design of Buildings and Civils infrastructure shall be integrated with
other parts of the Design.
NOTE 1: This includes Building Services.
Reference to the Technical Design Requirements Forms (NR/L2/CIV003/F1990 to
F1997) and the selected options for applying the suite of Structural Eurocodes shall
be provided with the FormB, except for the design life to be agreed at AiP.
The criteria in Forms F1990 to 1997 shall be agreed with the DPE/PE (B&C) early
after AiP and before detailed design, to inform the detailed design, prior to
submission of the FormB.
NOTE 2: The design working life (dwl) from Form 1990 and other criteria from F1990 to F1997 are
agreed at FormA. The other parameters in F1990 to F1997 need to be agreed between the CEM/CRE
and DPE/PE(B&C) to inform the detailed design, with the agreed criteria recorded on the Form B. A
mechanism for recording the criteria will be agreed between the CEM and DPE via correspondence.

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NOTE 3: AM signature to FormB part 6, AM acceptance, is optional and only necessary when there
has been significant change from the AiP submission which affects the future asset, such as changes
to foundation types, introduction of new assets or significant changes to maintenance requirements.
NR/L2/RSE/02009 section 15 sets out the requirements for undertaking
Interdisciplinary Coordination, Interdisciplinary Checks and Interdisciplinary Reviews
prior to the technical acceptance of engineering Deliverables, including the FormB.
The technical assurance of the detailed design of works to Building and Civil
Engineering infrastructure shall be documented and accepted within
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormB, Certificate of Design and Check for permanent works. This
form shall be submitted by the CRE and confirm that the Design has been:
a) carried out in accordance with NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA;
b) checked in accordance with the agreed Design Check Category.
In addition, the CRE shall confirm the matters that have been reviewed in the Design
by completing the Design Checklist in NR/L2/CIV/003.
There is no need to complete NR/L2/CIV/003/FormB for a permanent works design
submission if the AM and/or PE (B&C) has accepted in writing the selection of
Design Check Category 0.
In such cases the simplified NR/L2/CIV/003/FormH shall be used; see clause 14.
Design Check Category 0 shall not be adopted for Designs that vary from the
requirements of Network Rail standards or Railway Group Standards.

12.2 Use of the Combined Certificate of Approval in Principle, Design and

Design Check (FormG) for Design Check Category I permanent works.
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA, and NR/L2/CIV/003/FormB may be combined into a single
combined design submission NR/L2/CIV/003/FormG for simple permanent works,
provided that the following criteria are met:
a) for Outside Party schemes:
1) agreed with the DPE in advance; and;
2) in accordance with the Asset Protection Engineering Management Plan
produced in compliance with NR/L2/RSE/02009 as per NR/L1/CIV/094;
3) All b) below applies;
b) for all other schemes, all the following apply:
1) agreed with the DPE in advance;
2) the design is Design Check Category I only;
3) unless otherwise agreed with the DPE, in consultation with the PE
(B&C), the design shall not affect other disciplines such that design
deliverables are required for Track, CCS, E&P and Telecoms as per the
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list below;
NOTE: The following assurance standards are as listed in NR/L2/RSE/02009 clause 15.6:
a) NR/L2/SIG/30035;
b) NR/L2/TRK/2500;

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c) NR/L2/ELP/27311;
d) NR/L2/TEL/30022;
e) NR/L2/ERG/24020;
f) System Integration deliverables for, System Safety, Interoperability, System
security, Performance, Reliability, Operational readiness and maintenance
readiness.
4) unless otherwise agreed with the DPE, in consultation with the PE
(B&C), works are not over the operational railway;
5) unless otherwise agreed with the DPE, in consultation with the PE
(B&C), works are not under the operational railway (as Track Support
Zone defined under NR/L2/CIV/177);
6) unless otherwise agreed with the DPE, in consultation with the PE
(B&C), works are not situated within the structure envelope (as defined
under NR/L2/TRK/2049);
7) there is no requirement for design integration with other projects or
programmes.
In such cases no part of Combined Design Submission Form NR/L2/CIV/003/FormG
shall be omitted.

13 Detailed Design and Design Check for temporary works

13.1 General
The Permanent Works Designer shall confirm temporary works requirements as part
of the permanent works design at both Approval in Principle and as Detailed Design
and Check develops.
The Temporary Works Designer shall account for the temporary works requirements
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in the permanent works design.

The Temporary Works Designer shall account for the location and use of temporary
works in accordance with NR/L3/CIV/0063.
A Detailed Design and Design Check for temporary works shall be provided as
follows:

13.2 Temporary works operations.

For Buildings and Civils temporary works Designs of Design Check Category I, II or
III, a Certificate of Design and Check for temporary works NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC
shall be submitted for acceptance by Network Rail except that a
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC is not required under the following circumstances:
a) Where the presence or failure of the temporary works would not affect the
safety of the railway;
b) Where the presence or failure of the temporary works would not affect the
safety of any persons other than those under the control of the construction
organisation (Contractor/Principal Contractor).
For Buildings and Civils temporary works Designs of Design Check Category 0,
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acceptance by Network Rail, except that a NR/L2/CIV/003/FormH is not required

under the following circumstances:
a) Where the presence or failure of the temporary works would not affect the
safety of the railway;
b) Where the presence or failure of the temporary works would not affect the
safety of any persons other than those under the control of the construction
organisation (Contractor/Principal contractor).
See clause 14 for use of NR/L2/CIV/003/FormH
NOTE 1: Network Rail Asset Protection should assess the requirements for external works adjacent
to the Network Rail Boundary.
NOTE2: Design team meetings should take place to confirm proper liaison between Principal
Designer, Designers, Principal Contractor, and Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) so that
permanent works and temporary works are coordinated as design progresses. A schedule of
temporary works is recommended. Refer to guidance in NR/GN/CIV/003.
The Detailed Design submission shall be prepared to a level of detail to allow it to be
issued as Approved for Construction.
The Detailed Design submission shall include:
a) drawings;
b) schedules;
c) specification of workmanship and materials, including performance testing
requirements not specified by product standards;
d) Designer’s Risk Assessment; and
e) IDC certificate.
The Detailed Design of Buildings and Civils infrastructure shall be integrated with
other parts of the design.
NOTE 3: This includes Building Services.
NR/L2/RSE/02009 section 15 sets out the requirements for undertaking
Interdisciplinary Coordination, Interdisciplinary Checks and Interdisciplinary Reviews
prior to the technical acceptance of engineering Deliverables, including the Form C.
Engineering assurance of the Detailed Design shall be documented and accepted
within NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC. This form shall be submitted by the CRE and confirm
that the Design has been:
a) carried out in accordance part 1 of NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC;
b) checked in accordance with the agreed Design Check Category to clause 15;
c) signed by the CRE of the organisation responsible for the design;
d) submitted to Network Rail for Approval.
In addition, the CRE shall confirm the matters that have been reviewed in the Design
by completing the Design Checklist in NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC.
There is no need to complete NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC for temporary work design
submission if the DPE and PE (B&C) has accepted in writing the selection of Design
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In such cases the simplified FormH shall be used; see clause 14.
Design Check Category 0 shall not be adopted for Designs that vary from the
requirements of Network Rail standards or Railway Group Standards. Approval of
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC consists of signed acceptance by the PE (B&C)
A single copy of NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC might be submitted where a Design is used
repetitively for a generic group of temporary works designs
The submission of a temporary works design that is split into parts shall be integrated
through:
NOTE 4: E.g. due to the Contractor’s delivery strategy.
a) the appointment of a lead Designer and lead Checker; and
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b) the submission of an overarching NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC to cover all relevant

submissions.
NOTE 5: This is to confirm interfaces have been considered.
NOTE 6: The temporary works / permanent works interface cannot be split in this way
This information shall be provided in addition to or as part of NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC:
a) staging of the works including:
1) details of the proposed stages and associated method of working; and
2) confirmation of the structural adequacy and inter-compatibility of new,
altered and existing structures at all stages of Construction.
b) reference to the Technical Design Requirements Forms (NR/L2/CIV003/F1990
to F1997) and the decisions on the options selected for applying the Structural
Eurocodes, where Eurocodes are used for the temporary works design;
c) details of the variations from standards;
NOTE 7: The process to manage variations to Network Rail Standards and Railway Group standards
is set out in NR/L2/CSG/STP001/04.
d) the aspects applicable to the Design; this shall be done by striking through the
non-applicable items given in the Design Checklist included in
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC
e) the nature and extent of parts of an existing asset to be retained within the
works including evidence of the methodology used (or to be used) to validate
the suitability for reuse of the existing parts;
f) where Hidden Critical Elements are to be retained or introduced by the works:
1) additional details of Hidden Critical Elements that are retained or
introduced as a result of the Design;
2) arrangements for the visual observation of them or alternative techniques
for verifying their structural integrity.
NOTE 8: Requirements for the visual observation of Hidden Critical Elements are set out in
NR/L3/CIV/006.
g) a copy of the engineering assurance documents for any previously designed
structural parts or elements that are proposed to be used without further
validation;

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h) use of Standard Designs and Details;

NOTE 9: Requirements for Standard Designs and Details are set out in NR/L3/CIV/151.
i) details of fixings and substrates where failure of incompatible materials might
result in a loss of safe environment, including any investigation proposals
needed to verify compatibility;
j) Where the risk from mining is identified, supporting documentation as per
NR/L2/CIV/191/MOD05.
Temporary Conditions that are instigated by the project works shall be identified and
managed through the life cycle of the project. The designer shall assess the impact
of any temporary works on existing Network Rail Controlled Infrastructure assets and
those owned by others, to confirm there are no adverse risks on the integrity, load
carrying capacity or performance of those assets. The assessment shall account for
the condition of the asset, not assumptions, and all temporary conditions of the
existing assets, where affected by the temporary works, plant and equipment.
Once completed, the fully endorsed NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC shall remain valid for
three years provided construction works begin within that time.
NOTE 10: The validity period exists to account for matters such as changes to requirements,
standards and existing asset condition.
NOTE 11: FormC part 6 is optional at the discretion of the AM/DPE and is only required where the
temporary works will be in place such that other assets are affects as part of a permanent works
scheme, such as temporary bridges supporting pedestrians as part of revised means of escape during
staged works, where the AM has an interest.

13.3 ASPRO controlled temporary works operations

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In-accordance with the Asset Protection Engineering Management Plan produced in
compliance with NR/L2/CIV/094, the highest Design Check Category III shall be
applied when working on Outside-Party or Third-Party projects.
NOTE: This is due to the risk of construction alongside and/or on the railway, which is undertaken by
external contractors.
The DPE shall, in circumstances where the temporary works proposed are deemed
by the DPE as low risk, undertake an evaluation when determining if there should be
any reduction in the Design Check Category from category III. This evaluation shall
include the following assessment:
a) If the works are low risk and adequate controls can be put in place by the
contractor with adherence to appropriate Task Briefing documentation;
b) If the DPE has sufficient confidence in the Contractor’s management/supply ;
c) If the Contractor also works directly for NR and the design would otherwise be
controlled under a reduced category;
d) That the Design Check Category shall not be less than that stated in Appendix
A of this standard, upgraded as necessary in accordance with 13.1.

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14 Use of the Certificate of Design and Check (FormH) for Design Check
Category 0 works
For Design Check Category 0 permanent works or temporary works a simplified
certificate of design and check form, NR/L2/CIV/003/FormH, shall be used, provided
that the following criteria are met:
NOTE 1: The NR/L2/CIV/003/FormH replaces “schematics” designs and allows corporate governance
of simple designs under the cover of one simple form.
NOTE 2: Also see clause 13.2 for situations where FormH for cat 0 temporary works is not required.
a) agreed with the DPE in advance,
b) the design is Design Check Category 0 only,
c) the design shall not affect other disciplines such that design deliverables are
required for Track, CCS, E&P and Telecoms as per the list below;
NOTE 3: The following assurance standards are as listed in NR/L2/RSE/02009 clause 15.6:
a. NR/L2/SIG/30035;
b. NR/L2/TRK/2500;
c. NR/L2/ELP/27311;
d. NR/L2/TEL/30022;
e. NR/L2/ERG/24020;
f. System Integration deliverables for, System Safety, Interoperability, System security,
Performance, Reliability, Operational readiness and maintenance readiness.
d) unless otherwise agreed with the DPE, in consultation with PE (B&C), works
are not over the operational railway;
e) unless otherwise agreed with the DPE, in consultation with PE (B&C), works
are not under the operational railway (as Track Support Zone defined under
NR/L2/CIV/177);
f) unless otherwise agreed with the DPE, in consultation with PE (B&C), DPE
and PE (B&C), works are not situated within the structure envelope (as
defined under NR/L2/TRK/2049);
g) There are no requirements for a NR/L2/CIV/003/FormD or
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormF;
h) there is no requirement for design integration with other projects or
programmes.

15 Design Check and Design Check Category

All designs shall undergo a Design Check.
The level of check required is defined by the specified Design Check Category.
Unless the Network Technical Head, AM, DPE or PE (B&C) specify a higher Design
Check Category, associated with an increased design risk, the Design Check
Category should be in accordance with Table 5, unless modified by the below
paragraphs.

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NOTE 1: The Design Check Category is recorded in NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA for permanent works and
FormC for temporary works. Examples of Design Check Categories for different types of Works are
given in Appendix A.
The method of checking should be as shown in Table 5, except in the following cases
where a more onerous level of check category should be selected:
a) the Design is for a new generic Standard Designs and Details where the next
level of check shall be selected (e.g., Category I Design is checked as a
Category II design) including:
1) Standard Designs and Details for incorporating into NR/L3/CIV/151/F010
or equivalent index; or
2) Design of new ranges of overhead line or signalling structures; or
b) the Design is delivered by an organisation contracted by Network Rail to
deliver both Design and Construction and the Design organisation and
Construction organisations are not separate legal entities; or
c) the work is being carried out by an External Party and the DPE assesses that
the Designer’s competence to perform their duties in close proximity to a
railway environment under the agreed Engineering Management Plan
represents an increased risk to safety or operations compared to use of an
industry approved supplier working for Network Rail; or
d) Network Rail is carrying out work for an External Party and the Network Rail
Sponsor requires greater confidence that future liabilities would not arise due
to errors in the design; or
e) The permanent works and temporary works should be reviewed by the
designers for each. In the case of complex works with multiple interfaces
between the permanent works and temporary works, e.g. crane loadings on
existing structures or SPMT moves where moving can affect integrity of the
transported structure, confirmation should be given by the PE B&C and the
CRE B&C to enhancing the Design Check Category.
Except where permitted in Table 5, the Design Check shall be carried out by the
Checker without reference to the Design calculations.
Design Type of designs Method of checking
Check
Category
0 Designs for which calculations are not The Design may be checked in the
required and the Design can be same Design team but by staff
checked by inspection. other than the Designer(s).
Designs shall meet the requirements of The Design may be checked by
Network Rail standards and Railway inspection/review.
Group Standards. The Checker shall assess the
Designs for which, although simple validity of the Designer’s
calculations can be required, the assumptions.
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consequences of failure would not be

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Design Type of designs Method of checking

Check
Category

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I Standard or simple Designs using The Design may be checked in the
simple methods of analysis and where same Design team but by staff
all aspects of Design are in accordance other than the Designer(s).
with relevant standards. The Checker may ref er to the
Assemblies of elements or components Design calculations and the
which have themselves been designed assumptions upon which the
and checked/accepted. calculations are based.
The Checker shall assess the
validity of the Designer’s
assumptions.
II Designs not in Categories 0, I or III. The Design may be checked in the
same organisation as that which
prepared the Design.
Checking shall be undertaken in a
group or team that has not been
concerned with the development of
the Design.
The Design Check shall be carried
out without reference to design
calculations.
III Complex or unusual Designs or Designs The Design shall be checked by an
which involve significant departures organisation independent of the
from current standards, novel methods Design organisation (that is, by an
of analysis or considerable exercise of organisation which is a separate
engineering judgement legal entity).
Extent of Cat III works shall be The Design Check methodology
determined and agreed prior to design and analysis shall be independently
submission. derived against a common set of
design criteria

Table 5 – Design check categories

For a permanent works design requiring a category III Design Check, where there is
an absence of standards or where guidance is required for the interpretation of
standards, the PE B&C, supported by the DPE, shall escalate the issue to the
Sponsor and the AM prior to submission of the NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA.
For a temporary works design requiring a category III Design Check, where there is
an absence of standards or where guidance is required for the interpretation of
standards, the PE (B&C), supported by the DPE, shall escalate the issue to the
Sponsor and the AM prior to submission of the NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC
Following escalation, the AM (if applicable), in conjunction with the PE (B&C) and
DPE, shall lead consultation with the Network Technical Head, or their nominated
representative, on behalf of the project team and agree the technical parameters for
the Sponsor to incorporate in to the requirements documents.
The Checker shall provide the PE (B&C) with a Design Check Statement for all
Category III Design Checks. The Design Check Statement shall describe the

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proposed methodology for completing the Design Check prior to undertaking the
detained design.
The Design Check statement shall:
a) describe the method of analysis to be used;
NOTE 2: This includes the use of computer-based methods.
b) define the programme for the Design Check;
NOTE 3: This includes interfaces with the Designer.
c) state how compliance with the requirements of the Design Check shall be
achieved.
Where novel analytical or calculation methods have been adopted for the design, the
Checker (all categories) shall employ established alternative methods for completing
the Design Check.
Category III Checkers should use an independently derived methodology. Different
analysis software should be deployed where the method of analysis used is the same
as that for the design.
The PE (B&C) shall be advised where this is not feasible and agree how the validity
of the design shall be substantiated to an equivalent level of confidence.

16 Approved for Construction (AFC) design

16.1 Technical Approval of the design

NOTE 1: Requirements for Approved for Construction (AFC) design are provided in
NR/L2/RSE/02009.

The AFC design shall be endorsed by the CEM prior to issue, having closed out all
comments on the Detailed Design submission.
The AFC Design shall be issued to the PM, DPE and CM prior to execution of any
works which may affect Network Rail Managed Infrastructure.

The CEM shall provide documented evidence, in a format agreed with the DPE, to
confirm that the AFC Design accounts for, and has closed out, all comments on the
Detailed Design.
NOTE 2: Where works are phased the CEM and DPE should agree which AFC packages are
required and in which order.
No construction or fabrication activity shall commence before AFC design is in place
for the individual works, unless as stated in NR/L2/RSE/02009 clause 15.8.
Significant alterations to the Design shall require resubmission.
a) the changes shall be designed and checked; and
b) interdisciplinary coordination, checks and reviews shall be carried out, and
c) a revised version of appropriate NR/L2/CIV/003/Form shall be issued with the
revised Design to Network Rail for acceptance.

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NR/L2/CIV/003/FormD shall be resubmitted to the DPE and PE (B&C) where

alterations to a Design materially affect the architectural layout or regulatory
compliance.
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA, FormB, FormC, FormG or FormH shall be resubmitted to the
DPE and PE (B&C), where alterations to a Design materially affect the statements
made in either document.
The DPE shall decide whether a resubmission is required or not, in consultation with
the DEM. The CRE (D or C) shall work with the PE (B&C) to determine the scope of
resubmission and agree this with the DPE and CEM.
NOTE 3: Changes requiring resubmission should be captured formally via TQ (See
NR/L2/RSE/02009)
In such cases, a proposed change to a Design should not be implemented until a
revised version of the appropriate Form, has been accepted by Network Rail.
Alterations to the Design that significantly deviate from the requirements documents
or Approval in Principle in subsequent stages require acceptance from the AM, with
supporting endorsement from supplementary signatories to the
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA for permanent works.
NOTE 4: RAMs are required to undertake regulatory reporting on the cost and volume of works
completed. Where alterations to the design have the potential to affect the overall figures to be
reported for the scheme this should be highlighted by the Project Team.
If Network Rail is unable to accept the Design change before implementation, the PE
(B&C) shall review the Design change and any additional mitigation measures before
the works are Taken into Use.
NOTE 5: This might occur because the change is required during a possession. In such cases, the
Design change should be communicated for agreement by the designer, checked and a revised
version of NR/L2/CIV/003/FormB (permanent works) or NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC (temporary works)
reissued with the Design to Network Rail for acceptance. This could be completed not more than 5
working days after the works (permanent and/or temporary) have been Taken into Use.

17 Specification and Inspection & Testing Plans (ITP’s)

The designer(s) shall produce a specification for the project to be issued as part of
the project deliverables at detailed design stage. Designers shall include in the
specification of workmanship and materials and requirements for inspection and
testing which are not defined by NR standards and BS 8000; workmanship on
construction sites. Designers shall provide requirements for all necessary test
criteria, such as pull-out test loads, to allow adequate inspection and testing of the
design.
The contractor shall produce inspection and testing documentation in compliance
with requirements, standards and the specification provided as part of the Detailed
Design.
The designer shall review and accept inspection and testing documentation for use
prior to execution of the works.
NOTE 1: This is to confirm it meets requirements, standards and the specification.
NOTE 2: The inspection and testing documentation should apply to both permanent and temporary
works.

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NOTE 3: The designer should specify any special requirements for specialist engineering supervision
for verification purposes, e.g. Geotechnical engineering supervision to verify ground conditions meet
with designed parameters and DIR/GDR findings in cases of variable ground.
ITPs shall be produced by the contractor to describe the sequence, method and
acceptance criteria for product inspections and their associated records, based on
the designers specification.
The designer shall approve the contractors ITP to confirm that the designers
specification criteria have been achieved.
Confirmation of approval of ITP's shall be provided by the designer to the B&C PE /
DPE no later than 28 calendar days prior to the inspection activity commencing.

18 Verification for Entry into Service

18.1 Preparation
Unless agreed with the Network Rail Project Manager, for multi-disciplinary projects
the planning activities set out in NR/L2/INI/CP0075 shall be followed.
NOTE: The development of an Entry into Service (EIS) strategy and EIS file and deferred items list
(all as defined in NR/L2/INI/CP0075) should also be checked by the project team for single-disciplinary
projects of a large or complex nature.

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18.2 Certificate of fitness to be taken into use
The CRE (Construction Phase) shall sign NR/L2/CIV/003/FormE before any part of
the permanent or temporary works for a project may be taken into use.
The CRE (Construction Phase) shall sign NR/L2/CIV/003/FormE before taking any
working platform into use, in accordance with NR/L2/CIV/0063.

NR/L2/CIV/003/FormE shall be shared with the person responsible for the provision
of access within 3 metres of the track to certify that the works are Fit to be Taken into
Use when:
a) the Work is carried out during periods when normal train operations are
suspended; or
b) other means of maintaining the safety of the operational railway are utilised.
NOTE: This applies whether the permanent works are completed or not.
Copies of the completed NR/L2/CIV/003/FormE shall be issued to the PE (B&C),
DPE and the Network Rail Project Manager not more than 3 working days after
completion of the form.

19 Complimentary assurance processes

The principal engineering assurance processes associated with the design of
Buildings and Civil Engineering infrastructure that complement the requirements of
this standard are summarised in Table 5.

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NR/L2/RSE/02009

(This document)
NR/L2/OHS/0047
NR/L2//P3M/201

NR/L2/INI/0300
NR/L2/CIV/003
Engineering assurance process
Peer reviews ✓
Interdisciplinary checks (IDCs) ✓
Interdisciplinary reviews (IDRs) ✓
Design Reviews ✓
Acceptance reviews ✓
Design Checks ✓
Technical Acceptance ✓ ✓
Phase gate reviews ✓
Phase gate reviews to iELCP process ✓

Table 6 – Engineering assurance processes

Design Reviews are an integral part of the design process and form part of Network
Rail’s requirements in discharging its duties under the Construction (Design and
Management) Regulations. Refer to NR/L2/OHS/0047.
Where temporary and permanent works are taken in to use in stages, the procedures
set out in this standard should be co-ordinated with the requirements of the Asset
Management Plan. Refer to NR/L3/MTC/089.

20 Records
The records specifically mandated by this standard shall be retained for the life of the
asset.
The designers and contractors for all works covered by this standard shall comply
with the requirements of NR/L2/OHS/0047 regarding the provision of CDM 2015
compliant Health and Safety files on all projects.
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Additional engineering deliverables (records) shall be produced as specified in the

following where these are applicable to the works:
a) Remit;
b) Project Requirements;
c) CR-T and other requirements issued as part of the project;
d) PACE framework, or equivalent.
NOTE 1: A list of potential engineering products can be found within the Engineering Deliverables
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Records of the engineering assurance carried out as part of external party works
shall be managed in accordance with Asset Protection procedures with details of any
new or altered railway infrastructure obtained, stored and maintained on completion
of the works.
In all other cases, as-built drawings or records of the installed works shall be
produced for acceptance by the DPE. These shall be accompanied by the completed
and checked calculations to be incorporated into the H&S file. As-built drawings or
records shall include details of identified Hidden Critical Elements
NOTE 2: Records should be stored and maintained in accordance with Network Rail Information
Management Standards. Refer to NR/L2/INF/02018 and NR/L2/INF/02202.
Project specific requirements for records might be included in the contract, CR-T
and/or Engineering Management Plan.

21 Timeframes
Timeframes shall be as defined within the CR-T, Project Requirements and other
requirements issued as part of the project.
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Appendix A - Design Check Categories

A.1 Applicability of forms

The applicability of the Forms to the various Design Check Categories is described in
Table A.1.
Design
Form Applicable stage* Check
Category
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA: Upon selection of single I, II, III
Certificate of Approval in Principle (AiP) option
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormB: At completion of I, II, III
Certificate of Design and Check for Detailed Design
permanent works
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC: At completion of I, II, III
Certificate of Design and Check for Detailed Design
temporary works,
#NR/L2/CIV/003/FormD: Prior to selecting the I, II, III
Architectural and Layout Acceptance single option and/or
prior to submitting
planning consent
submission
Prior to completing I, II, III
single option
development to
Approval in Principle
Prior to completing I, II, III
detailed design
NR/L2/CIV/003/FormE: Prior to Entry into 0, I, II, III
Certificate of fitness to be taken into use Service
#NR/L2/CIV/003/FormF: Upon selection of single I, II, III
Roads/Highways Authority Agreement to option
bridge works
+NR/L2/CIV/003/FormG At completion of I
Combined Certificate of Approval in Detailed Design
Principle, Design and Check, for
Category I permanent works
+NR/L2/CIV/003/FormH At completion of 0
Certificate of Design and Check, for Detailed Design
Category 0 works
NOTE 1: Updates of FormA, FormB, FormC, FormD, FormF, FormG and FormH can be required in
later stages (for example, following alterations to the proposed scheme)
NOTE 2: # FormD and FormF are produced where applicable (refer to clauses 10, 11.1 and 11.4 for
requirements).
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NOTE 3: + FormG and Form H should only be used when the requirements in clauses 12.2, 13 or 14
are met in full.

Table A-1 – Applicability of forms

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A.2 Selection of Design Check Category

The following indicates the Design Check Category that is generally applicable for
the types of works listed.
In all cases, the category should be reviewed by a competent person and adjusted to
reflect the scheme-specific design risk.
It is assumed in the listing that the following apply: expected ground conditions are
within the normal range; conventional types of construction; and normally accepted
serviceability criteria.
Elevating the category should be assessed where any of the following apply:
a) soil conditions are unusual, or the soil has a low strength or high
compressibility (e.g. peat, fill);
b) the type of construction is unusual;
c) deflections are critical, such as when the proposed works are adjacent to an
existing track or structure.
For many works with Design Check Category 0 (particularly where calculations are
not carried out), a suitable Work Package Plan can be sufficient to describe and
control the design parameters (for example, general form, materials and clearances)
in conjunction with the FormH produced in accordance with clause 14.
The use of Standard Designs and Details should be in accordance with
NR/L3/CIV/151. The requirements of both NR/L3/CIV/151 and NR/L2/CIV/003 are to
be applied when using any product from the Standard Design Catalogue listed in
NR/L3/CIV/151/F010. The requirements of the supporting Technical User Manuals
and other Standard Design Deliverables should also be taken into account.

A.3 Design Check Categories for permanent works

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A.3.1 Category 0
1) Emergency works that are determined without Design calculations;
2) Surface car parks (unless extensive);
3) Drainage works that do not require hydraulic design;
4) Earth-retaining structures with a retained height not exceeding 600 mm in
locations where their failure would not obstruct the passage of trains or affect
an External Party;
5) Fencing, palisade fencing and safe cess walkways unless elevated;
6) Painting;
7) Waterproofing of bridge decks;
8) Brickwork re-pointing;
9) The superstructure of modular platforms (for supporting lineside equipment)
that are to be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations
(foundations are categorised separately).

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A.3.2 Category I
1) Bespoke designs of the superstructure of modular platforms (for supporting
lineside equipment) supported on spread footings on natural undisturbed
ground;
2) Platforms supported on spread footings on natural undisturbed ground;
3) Emergency works determined with Design calculations;
4) Structures with a span of 5.0m or less which can be built without requiring a
possession. This excludes bridges that carry road or rail traffic;
5) Signalling:
a. Superstructures: straight post, signal post, OLE mesh, bespoke elevated
structure (LOC platform, SPT walkway), speed sign post, ground position light
signal, level crossing elements, gallows structure for banners;
b. Foundations: foundations for the above superstructures, REB and URX;
c. Earth-retaining structures with a retained height not exceeding 1m that do
not meet the criteria set out for category 0.

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6) Telecoms:
a. Superstructures: brackets supporting telecom display units, gallows
structure for OFF Indicator or for NTI;
b. Foundations: spread foundations to the above superstructures, DOO
camera column or DOO monitor stacked housing.
7) Electrification:
a. Spread concrete foundations (bases) supporting DNO, auxiliary
transformer, mobile generator, PSP, points heating cubicle, points heating
transformer, points heating terminal box, functional supply point,
substructure of lighting columns < 25m high
8) Lighting columns <25m high;
9) Bridge superstructure whose Design is based closely on one previously
certificated with Design Check category II or III (that is, one with no more than
minor modifications);
10) Single span simply supported reinforced concrete slab or deck-type bridge
superstructures with a span not exceeding 15m and a skew not exceeding 20º
where simple manual methods of distribution are used;
10) Footbridges of conventional construction with a span not exceeding 20m ;
11) Portal equipment support structures of conventional construction with a span
not exceeding 20m;
12) Substructure and superstructure of lighting columns ≥ 25m high;
13) Culverts;
14) Reinforced concrete boxes with spans not exceeding 6m;
15) Gravity earth-retaining walls with a retained height not exceeding 5m;

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16) Soil stabilisation works involving toe weighting, sheet piling or bored piles;
17) Station platforms on level or near-level ground or in cuttings;
18) Single-storey buildings and platform canopies of conventional construction;
19) Bespoke buildings of two storeys or less with one plan dimension of 6.0m or
less and which are supported on spread footings;
20) Drainage works that require hydraulic design;
21) Undertrack crossings.
NOTE 1: Refer to NR/L3/CIV/044 for further guidance on DCC for UTX.
NOTE 2: Category I works normally require AM endorsement at Form A. DPE to gain written
confirmation from AM if AM does not wish to endorse the Form A, with the Form A annotated
accordingly.

A.3.3 Category II
1) Works not in Design Check Category 0, I or III.
2) Existing, modified, new or proposed Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)
assets, NRSP security Category A & B stations or works that the Network Rail
Chief Security Officer and Nominated Security Contact, their deputies or
competent security role holders in region and route security teams consider to
be in Design Check Category II
NOTE: Security requirements for Network Rail CNI assets are defined in the Network Rail
Security Assurance Framework - if you are unsure if an asset is or will become CNI, consult
with the Region security team or Group Security in the Technical Authority.
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A.3.4 Category III

1) Bridges and other structures with a high degree of redundancy;
2) Bridges and other structures with a span exceeding 50m;
3) Bridges with a skew exceeding 45º or lead exceeding half the skew span (see
0) except:
a. where the Design is based closely on a Design previously certificated
Design Check Category III (that is one with no more than minor
modifications);
b. for simply-supported, torsionally-flexible types of bridge decks - such as
half-through girders with a steel floor.
4) Bridges and other substantial structures with difficult foundation conditions;
5) Complex, unusual or innovative geotechnical works (including cutting or
embankment stabilisation works through poor/difficult ground conditions*);
NOTE: * Poor/difficult ground conditions can be defined in a variety of ways and might include
soft and/or variable ground, high water table, running sands, shallow mineworkings or other
difficult ground conditions, which generally need more complex engineering solutions and
might be geotechnical category three within EC7. Designer/DPE/PE (B&C) should also
consider “high consequence” geotechnical works, where failure of the ground or supported
structures leads to possible catastrophic consequences, in determining if the works are
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6) New tunnels;
7) Substantial works in existing tunnels or tunnel shafts (other than conventional
lining works - such as the replacement of a brick ring or the spraying of
concrete);
8) New and altered structures with non-standard loading conditions;
9) Where the Design involves assessment of the aerodynamic effects of trains
travelling at speeds greater than 125mph;
10)Works which include structural features or characteristics that have not
previously been used and which would be subject to railway live loading.
11)Use of glass as a structural material.
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12)Stations, buildings or building façade solutions which do not have a clear and
robust evidence of previous use;
13)Other works that the Network Technical Head, AM or Project Engineer (B&C)
consider to be in Design Check Category III.
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A.4 Design Check Categories for temporary works

A.4.1 Overview
These examples are aligned with Temporary Works Forum guidance document
TWf20 4:02 ‘Clients’ guide to temporary works’.

A.4.2 Category 0
1) Shallow trenches, pits and excavated batters, not exceeding 1.2m depth with
no significant overburden or groundwater. Where subject to railway or road
vehicular live loading these should not exceed about 600mm in the direction of
traffic;
2) Low-rise formwork at ground/excavation level, max 2.4m double sided, 0.9m
single sided;
3) Non-design scaffolds to TG20:21;
4) Site hoarding and fencing less than 2m high unless on a platform;
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6) Proprietary (previously designed) falsework systems or access towers used in

accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations;
7) Temporary pedestrian edge protection where access is restricted to persons
under the control of the construction organisation;
8) Ground support for scaffolding, access towers, and the like where loading is
modest and the substrate is clearly competent (i.e. analysis is not required).

A.4.3 Category I
1) Use of standard components to catalogue design;
2) Pits and trenches to CIRIA 97 Trenching Practice;
3) Excavated slopes not exceeding 30deg incline or 2m height in free draining
soil;
4) Designed scaffolds and loading platforms to TG20:13 tables;
5) Double sided formwork with access platforms at ground/excavation level;
6) Single sided formwork to 2.4m;
7) Routine formworks/falseworks at not more than 6m height, slabs not
exceeding 500mm thick, beams not exceeding 1m width, 1.5m depth;
8) Mobile crane outrigger foundations in good ground. Crane rated capacity to
50T;
9) Piling gates, simple and medium designs;
10)Permanent falsework (such as metal decking);
11)Site hoarding and fencing greater than 2m high;
12)Concrete pumps outriggers with good ground conditions and access;
13)Proprietary previously-designed road vehicle bridge or footbridge
superstructure systems used at the rated loading and used in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations;
14)Single-level propped soil-retaining structures;
15)Cantilever soil-retaining structures with a retained height not exceeding 3m;
16)Reinforced soil structures with a retained height not exceeding 3m;
17)Temporary level crossings;
18)Temporary pedestrian edge protection for public use;
19)Tube-and-fitting scaffolding supported on the ground, not more than 6m high
and not spanning more than 3m.
20)Hoardings on a Platform below 2m high.

A.4.4 Category II
1) Departures from catalogue of design for standard components;
2) Formwork and falsework for heavy suspended slabs and beams;
3) Formwork and falsework that is at a height greater than 6m;
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4) Falseworks requiring the use of bridging and similar heavy equipment;

5) Inclined formwork;
6) Special designed scaffolds;
7) Large, complex or unusual system formwork or falsework;
8) Cofferdams and sheet piled walls, contiguous piled temporary walls;
9) Excavation frames;
10)Underpinning sequences (routine);
11)Slope stability and battered excavation; surcharging weak ground;
12)Demolition methods and temporary conditions – generally;
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13)Piling and craneage platforms; outrigger foundations in good ground; crane

rated capacity exceeding 50T ;
14)Designed lifting equipment;
15)Piling gates of unusual or complex design;
16)Barge mounted equipment;
17)Tower crane bases unless of complex design;
18)Facade retention schemes;
19)Routine stress cases in the permanent works resulting from temporary
conditions;
20)Early striking calculations;
21)Conventional tower crane bases;
22)Back propping designs;
23)Multi-level-propped soil-retaining structures;
24)Anchored soil-retaining structures up to 6m retained height;
25)Cantilever soil-retaining structures with a retained height not exceeding 6m;
26)Reinforced soil structures with a retained height not exceeding 6m;
27)Trenchless excavation up to 2m in diameter (e.g. UTX, culverts);
28)Jacked undertrack structures up to 6m span;
29)Temporary station platforms;
30)Temporary road vehicle bridges and footbridges (other than proprietary
superstructure systems as given for category I);
31)Tube-and-fitting scaffolding not supported on the ground (for example,
suspended from a structure) or more than 6m high or spanning more than 3m;
32)Demolition of single-span masonry arch bridges.
33)Existing, modified, new or proposed Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)
assets, NRSP security Category A & B stations or works that the Network Rail
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competent security role holders in region and route security teams consider to
be in Design Check Category II.
Note: Security requirements for Network Rail CNI assets are defined in the Network
Rail Security Assurance Framework - if you are unsure if an asset is or will become
CNI, consult with the Region security team or Group Security in the Technical
Authority.
34)SPMT working platform designs
NOTE: SPMT working platform designs should be risk assessed between the DPE
and CRE/TWC depending on several factors including utilisation factors, ground
investigation findings and complexity. For instance, if utilisation factors are very high
and ground conditions very poor or operations are complex there may be added
value in seeking a fully independent Category III check to de-risk possible programme
or cost implications of failure.

A.4.5 Category III

1) Temporary works combining inter-acting multiple designs;
NOTE: This applies to special designed scaffolds/bespoke scaffolding utilising more
than a single propriety system in its design.
2) Unusual concepts;
3) Bridge erection schemes and bridge temporary bracing;
4) Demolition of multi-span masonry arch bridges;
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5) Demolition of non-masonry bridges;

6) Structurally complex partial demolition or modification of existing structures;
7) Excavations and cofferdams in tidal conditions;
8) Excavations and cofferdams in poor ground (fill to deeper than 5m, water
bearing fills);
9) Large basement excavation and propping schemes;
10)Underpinning in poor soils, with surcharge or where the ‘pins’ act as retaining
walls;
11)Pile and crane mats on poor ground (soft clays, water bearing soils, loose
materials);
12)Complex or suspended tower crane bases;
13)Boring or driving of tunnels or mineral workings;
14)Components used as part of a crane or other mechanical equipment;
15)Hydraulic pressure pipework testing;
16)Pneumatic pressure pipework testing;
17)Abnormal stress cases in the permanent works resulting from temporary
conditions;
18)Any scheme reliant on the ‘observational method’ or sensors and monitoring;

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19)Assessment of structures likely to be affected by settlement or vibration

caused by the method of work;
20)Abnormal and highly innovative designs beyond the scope of normal design
codes and practice;
21)Work on sensitive clays;
22)Facade retention schemes close to public areas;
23)Demolition plant operating on a suspended slab where more than the
immediate bay floor is vulnerable;
24)Use of the existing structure as anchorage for cutting away and lowering large
steel or concrete cantilevered sections;
25)Temporary track alignments;
26)Temporary bridges carrying rail traffic;
27)Structures that exceed the limits for Design Check Category II;
28)Any Design Check Category II item used in an unusual or high-risk situation;
29)Complex or innovative designs, which result in complex sequences of moving
or construction of either the temporary works or permanent works;
30)projects involving partial demolition of brick or masonry arch structures or
partial dismantling of steel and concrete structures where stability of retained
elements could be affected.
31)Other works that the Network Technical Head, AM or Project Engineer (B&C)
consider to be in Design Check Category III.
NOTE: For piling rigs and cranage the following applies:
• Designers should include provision for the design of supporting structures for pile rigs, cranes
and other such heavy equipment such that they are always adequate to support the proposed
loads applied to them;
• The 50 Tonne limit above refers to the Crane Rated Capacity to BS 7121 3.23;
• The definition of “…good ground…” depends on many factors but are subjective, based on
Designers Risk Assessments, the loadings applied utilisation and the provision of adequate
Ground Investigation. For the purposes of this standard “good ground” can be considered to
be consistent ground conditions with high* bearing pressures, low* water table, absence of
fragile buried services, easily capable of supporting the temporary works loads without ULS or
SLS issues and in need of minimum* intervention to achieve a satisfactory working platform;
NOTE* : It is not possible to define objectively what good ground/low water table/minimum
intervention is, so a pragmatic view should be taken using professional judgement by
competent engineering resource backed up by appropriate ground investigation, appropriate
design and adequate site supervision. BS5975;2019 tables 18 and 19 may assist the reader. );
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• Where poor ground or other features such as potentially unstable cuttings/embankments exist,
there is a risk that additional measures need to control the risk of unintended events from
occurring;
• Assessing of the quality of ground conditions would need to take sufficient account of the
effects of changes in weather.

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A.5 Category I, II or III (to be determined on a site-specific basis)

Ground support/foundations for; large crane lifts, proprietary road vehicle bridge,
footbridge superstructure systems, temporary bridges carrying rail traffic, other
temporary structures.
Unsupported (vertical-sided or battered) excavations that exceed the limits for Design
Check Category 0.
Temporary works at risk of impact by road vehicles or construction traffic.

A.6 Building services (permanent or temporary works)

A.6.1 Category 0
Like-for-like building renewals whose design/arrangements are based on National
Building Regulations (for example) (so that they do not require a detailed Design)
and which do not affect the kinetic envelope or clearances to trains.

A.6.2 Category I
Where the Design is undertaken to The Chartered Institute of Building Services
Engineers Guides or a similar national building specification approved by the
Professional Head.

A.6.3 Category II
Works not in Design Check Category 0, I or III.

A.6.4 Category III

Other works that the Network Technical Head, AM or Project Engineer (B&C)
consider to be in Design Check Category III.

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Appendix B - Model forms for technical approval

Models for forms referred to:

• NR/L2/CIV/003/FormA,
Certificate of Approval in Principle (AiP)
• NR/L2/CIV/003/FormB
Certificate of Design and Check for permanent works
• NR/L2/CIV/003/FormC,
Certificate of Design and Check for temporary works
• NR/L2/CIV/003/FormD,
Architectural and layout acceptance
• NR/L2/CIV/003/FormE,
Certificate of fitness to be taken into use
• NR/L2/CIV/003/FormF,
Roads/Highways Authority Agreement to bridge works
• NR/L2/CIV/003/FormG,
Combined Certificate of Approval in Principle, Design and Check for Design Check
Category 1 permanent works
• NR/L2/CIV/003/FormH
Certificate of Design and Check for Design Check Category 0 works
Notes on use of these forms:
a) These forms might be re-presented and set out on the headed paper of the
organisations responsible for preparing them, provided the relevant
information shown on the models in included.
b) The signatures indicated on the forms are the minimum required. Further
signatures might be added on the forms if necessary (to accord with local
procedures or scheme specific needs for example).
c) Each page on the forms should include the title of the Scheme and other
relevant details given in the box at the top of the model form. This should
include the PACE phase that the version of the Form is submitted.
d) The standard forms represent the minimum requirements to evidence
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technical approval as part of the technical assurance process. An

individual project might add additional signatories to the standard forms if
required as part of its delivery strategy.
e) Text given in italics on the models is intended as guidance to those
preparing the forms and should therefore be omitted from the completed
versions.

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f) The standard forms might be amended to remove references to connected

Network Rail processes that are not required to support the works or
engineering assurance in accordance with this standard.
g) Separate forms might be required due to the security sensitive nature of
the information relating to designing for the effects of Terrorism.
(NR/L3/INF/02236 and NR/L3/INF/02245.)
NOTE; Security requirements are a specialist area. The DPE/CRE should review the security
requirements defined in the Network Rail Security Assurance Framework (SAF), Physical Security
stream and consult with Regional security specialists or Group Security in t he TA to confirm security
requirements are met.

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Standard and control document briefing note

Ref: NR/L2/CIV/003 Issue: 7
Title: Engineering and Architectural Assurance of Building and Civil Engineering Works
Publication date: 4th December 2021 Compliance Date: 4th March 2022
Standard/Control Document Owner: Chief Engineer B&C
Technical lead/contact for briefings: Steve Williams Principal Discipline Expert CD B&C Tel: 07515 628428
Purpose: Scope:
This business process sets out:
Types of Assets
a) the technical and architectural assurance of Works to
Building and Civil Engineering infrastructure; and This business process applies to the following types of Network
Rail assets:
b) Entry into (Operational) Service (EIS) requirements for such
NOTE 1: These assets are otherwise known as B&C
Works.
infrastructure and are defined in NR/L1/CIV/001:
The Assurance process is a method of consistently verifying
that Building and Civil Engineering infrastructure designs: a) structures;
b) buildings;
1) meet client, project and stakeholder requirements;
2) are suitable in terms of: c) tunnels and mines (mineral workings);

• safety; d) earthworks;
e) drainage;
• security;
f) building services;
• constructability;
g) civil and building type elements or components of other
• functionality; assets.
• appearance and other architectural aspects; NOTE 2: The types of assets listed might include architectural
• planning conditions & requirements; aspects.

• heritage requirements; Types of Works

• spatial capacity; This business process applies to the following types of proposed
or actual Works when undertaken on buildings and civils
• human factors / ergonomics;
infrastructure that is owned, or is to be own ed, by Network Rail:
• wayfinding and navigation;
a) enhancements;
• accessibility;
b) replacements;
• maintainability; c) renewals;
• sustainability; d) repair works
• specification; e) emergency works;
• cost; f) temporary works:
• decommissioning; 1) to mitigate the impact of temporary conditions
created as part of the permanent works
• demolition.
2) to facilitate the construction of permanent works or
Quality design, checking, execution and assurance is critical to staged construction;
controlling business and safety risk throughout th e asset
lifecycle. 3) to provide access for examination and inspection.
The processes described in this document support the NOTE 1: Where NR standard designs are used this standard
Engineering Management processes detailed in should be read in conjunction with NR/L3/CIV/151 Engineering
NR/L2/RSE/02009. They also support the Project Acceleration Assurance of Standard Designs and Details for Building and Civil
in a Controlled Environment requirements set out in Engineering Works.
NR/L2/INI/P3M/201, where PACE applies.
External Party Assets
This business process applies to External Party Buildings and
Civils infrastructure where either:
a) Works are undertaken by Network Rail; or
b) the External Party infrastructure is:
1) on, over, under or adjacent to Network Rail’s
infrastructure; and
2) the External Party does not have an equivalent
engineering assurance procedure to
NR/L2/CIV/003 for those Works; and;
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Network Rail has no power to enforce the requirements of this
business process on Works undertaken on External Party
infrastructure which lies entirely outside Network Rail’s property
boundary, except through legal agreement, whether or not such
Works could affect railway operations
For such Works, reasonable endeavours can be followed to
apply the requirements of this business process or to obtain
confirmation from the External Party that an equivalent procedure
to that shown in Section 5 is in place.
Where an External Party decides to adopt the requirements of
this business process, it is acceptable to use modified versions of
the forms associated with this business process. For example,
not following references to PACE.
NOTE 1: This business process applies to External Party works
managed through the Asset Protection Framework and the
Landlord’s Consent process.
NOTE 2: The procedure defined in the Design Manual for Roads
and Bridges (DMRB) ‘Technical Approval of Highway Structures’
(CG 300) is considered to be equivalent where amended to
include railway aspects from Form A

Application
This business process applies to Network Rail and non -Network
Rail personnel involved in the remitting, design, checking, design
assurance, construction assurance and taking into use of
Buildings and Civils infrastructure.

Exclusions
This business process does not apply to:
a) consents or approvals from bodies outside Network Rail
including:
1) regulatory and statutory authorities;
2) planning, listed building and conservation
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authorities;
3) environmental regulators;
4) land and property owners or leaseholders;
5) statutory undertakers and other public services and
utilities owners.
b) obtaining approvals for the New Roads and Street
Works Act;
c) obtaining approval from other Network Rail engineering
disciplines for the equipment carried by Equipment
Support Structures or for the performance of that
equipment;
NOTE: For Example, signal sighting and reduced clearances.
d) assessments of structures.
e) obtaining the Acceptance of the engineering deliverable
of the project to achieve Approved for Construction
status as covered within NR/L2/RSE/02009.

Overview of changes
• Permanent works submissions reduced from three forms (Forms F001/F002/F003 to two forms (Forms A/B);
• Temporary works submissions reduced from two forms (Forms F002/3 to one form (FormC);

• Design Check Category (DCC) I Permanent works submissions in simple circumstances further reduced to one form
(FormG);
• Design Check Category 0 Permanent works and temporary works submissions now covered by one very simple form
(FormH) instead of “schematics”;
• Renamed and improved other extant Forms.
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• Simplified Design Check Category from I(a) and I(b) to I only;
• Updates to other DCC and associated text;
• Updates to references, updated standards and guidance;

• Changes from Security Team and Environment and Sustainability teams made to add value, e.g., reduction of DCC from
III to II for security design ;
• Updates to allow flexibility with different Requirements documents and different project management methodologies such
as PACE.
• Updates to align with NR/L2/RSE/02009 Engineering Management for Projects

• Several changes made to enhance design and assurance robustness and efficiency, regarding permanent works,
temporary works, specifications and inspection & test plans;
• Reference to new standard NR/L3/CIV/0063, Piling, Drilling, Crane, MEWP and SMPT operations adj acent to the Railway;

• Reference to new guidance NR/GN/CIV/003, Guidance on Engineering and Architectural Assurance of Building and Civil
Engineering Works;
• Reference to updated standard NR/L2/ENV/015, Environment and Social Minimum Requirements for Projects- Design
and Construction.

Reasons for change

Accounting for extensive feedback on the previous version, the standard has been comprehensively rewritten to improve efficiency,
simplify process, add flexibility and reduce the number of forms used on a particular project.

It therefore aligns with the principles of PACE and SPEED, without diluting the need to both robustly and safely design, execute and
assure works of building and civil engineering on the Railway.

It also closes out formal Standards Challenges on the previous issue, together with resolving temporary variations pending
standard change.

It also aligns with forms nomenclature in other discipline engineering assurance standards

Affected documents:
Reference Impact
NR/L2/CIV/003 ISSUE 6 Superseded
NR/L2/CIV/003/F001 ISSUE 3 Withdrawn
NR/L2/CIV/003/F001-002 ISSUE 1 Withdrawn
NR/L2/CIV/003/F002 ISSUE 4 Withdrawn
NR/L2/CIV/003/F003 ISSUE 4 Withdrawn
NR/L2/CIV/003/F004 ISSUE 2 Withdrawn
NR/L2/CIV/003/F005 ISSUE 3 Withdrawn
NR/L2/CIV/003/F006 ISSUE 2 Withdrawn
NR/L2/CIV/003/F1990 ISSUE 3 Superseded
NR/L2/CIV/003/F1991 ISSUE 2 Superseded
NR/L2/CIV/003/F1992 ISSUE 2 Superseded
NR/L2/CIV/003/F1993 ISSUE 2 Superseded
NR/L2/CIV/003/F1994 ISSUE 2 Superseded
NR/L2/CIV/003/F1997 ISSUE 2 Superseded
NR/L2/CIV/003/FORMA ISSUE 1 New
NR/L2/CIV/003/FORMB ISSUE 1 New
NR/L2/CIV/003/FORMC ISSUE 1 New
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Briefing requirements:
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Technical briefings are given to those who have specific responsibilities within this standard/control document.
Awareness briefings are given to those who might be affected by the content but have no specific responsibilities within the standard/control
document.
Details of the briefing arrangements are included in the associated briefing programme.
All posts identified for briefing must be as described in OrgPlus.
Roles are directly briefed and do not cascade briefings.

Briefing Post Responsible for

(A-Awareness/ Function cascade briefing?
T-Technical) Y/N
T Regional Head of Engineering & Asset Management [Civils] Scotland Region Y

T Network Technical Head Structures Technical Authority Y

T Regional Engineer [Buildings & Civils] North West & Central Y

Region
T Regional Head of Engineering & Asset Management Wales & Western Region Y
[Build&Stcs]
T Regional Engineer [Buildings & Civils] Eastern Region Y

T Regional Engineer [Permanent Way] North West & Central Y

Region
T Regional Head of Engineering & Asset Management [Tk,Ge Wales and Western Y
DnLn] Region
T Head of Engineering [Eng Mgmt] Scotland Region N
T Head of Engineering [Eng Mgmt][Southern] Southern N

T Head of Engineering [Capital Delivery] North West & Central N

Region
T Head of Engineering [Eng Mgmt][Western & Wales] Wales and Western N
Region
T Head of Engineering [Capital Delivery] Eastern N

T Head of Construction Management & ASPRO Technical Authority Y

T Programme Manager (Delivery Services) Route Services Y

T Network Technical Head Plant Technical Authority N

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A Director Engineering & Asset Management, Southern Southern Region N

A Director Engineering & Asset Management, Wales & Western Wales & Western Region N

A Director Engineering & Asset Management, NW&C North West & Central N
Region
A Director Engineering & Asset Management, Scotland Scotland N

A Director Engineering & Asset Management, Eastern Eastern Region N

A Chief Buildings & Civils Engineer Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head Plant Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head Traction & Rolling Stock Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head System Compatibility Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head Contact Systems AC/DC Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head Power Distribution HV/LV Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head Buildings & Architecture Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head Drainage & Off-Track Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head Geotechnical Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head Mining & Tunnels Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head Structures Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head Switches & Crossings Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head Track Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head [Telecoms] Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head Level Crossings Engineering Technical Authority N

A Network Technical Head Signalling Technical Authority N

T Senior Engineer [Buildings & Civils] Technical Authority N
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T Principal Engineer [Buildings & Civils] Technical Authority N

Briefing Role
(A-Awareness/ Function
T-Technical)
T Project Engineering (B&C) All roles All

T Design Engineering (B&C) All roles All

T ASPRO engineering (B&C) All roles All

T Lead Discipline Engineers (B&C) All roles All (To Cascade)

A Programme and project management All roles All

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A Asset Management (B&C) All

A Commercial All

A Sponsorship All

A Construction Management All

NOTE: Contractors are responsible for arranging and undertaking their own Technical and Awareness Briefings in accordance with thei r own processes
and procedures.

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