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| Controlling how construction is managed when commissioning renovations or maintenance to individual houses or entire blocks can go a long way to ensuring that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum. |
| The following should be undertaken to ensure environmental protection: |
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Obtain approval for all alterations or additions from the Royal Ascot Master Properties Association. |
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All alterations must comply with the architectural guidelines for Royal Ascot. |
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All construction staff employed for alterations or maintenance must adhere to these environmental requirements for Royal Ascot,& must be provided with a copy of these Do’s & Don’ts. |
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| Boundaries play a role in protecting privacy, improving security & creating an aesthetically pleasing environment. Keep the following in mind: |
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Defacing boundary walls will lead to degradation of the area & loss of property value. |
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Architectural guidelines for Royal Ascot are applicable to all boundary walls. |
| Construction Activities |
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All areas outside of the area demarcated by the Client for construction/maintenance are “no-go”. |
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No workers are permitted beyond these boundaries during working hours. |
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No unauthorized entry, stockpiling, dumping or storage of equipment or materials outside the site boundary is permitted (i.e. in the “no-go” area) without approval from the Body Corporate or Home Owners Association. |
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All hoarding, site demarcation & signage is to be maintained for the duration of construction. |
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Contractors are to abide by site access and control rules as per the Body Corporate’s or HOme Owners Association requirements. |
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| Construction Times: |
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07h00 to 18h00 Monday to Friday & 07h30 to 15h00 on Saturdays; |
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No work on religious public holidays & Sundays |
| Site Housekeeping |
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The site, stockpiles, storage and waste containment areas are to be kept neat at all times. |
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Litter clean-ups & waste removal is to be regularly undertaken, no build up of waste is permitted. |
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No mixing of concrete or cement directly on the ground is permitted. Visible remains & aggregate shall be physically removed and disposed of with rubble. |
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Cleaning of equipment to be undertaken in dedicated cleaning areas, contaminated water reused where possible or disposed of off site. |
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The Contractor is to comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (1993) and the Construction Regulations (2003) in all respects. |
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All transport vehicles shall be in a roadworthy condition & loads secured. Drivers of delivery vehicles are to be informed of environmental requirements. Off-loading is to be supervised. |
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All construction personnel are to be issued with the appropriate safety gear for their assigned task. |
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| Wastewater & Equipment Cleaning |
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Facilities for washing concrete mixing/paint equipment to be provided. Wastewater is to be disposed of to sewer. Washing of construction vehicles within Royal Ascot is not permitted. |
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Should large amounts of wash/wastewater be expected from maintenance tasks (building washing) all stormwater catchpits in the vicinity to be lined with bidum to protect the stormwater system. |
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| Ablution Facilities |
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Sufficient ablution facilities shall be provided (minimum 1 toilet per 15 workers). |
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Chemical facilities are to be regularly serviced. Accidental spillages immediately addressed. |
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Toilets to be secured from wind & accidents, have closing doors & supplied with toilet paper. |
| Solid Waste Management |
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All construction waste & off-cuts to be removed as quickly as possible. Recycle where possible. |
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Construction and domestic refuse (organic & plastic waste from lunch litter) shall be separated. |
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No littering of any kind is permitted. Any accumulation of litter shall be immediately cleaned. |
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Waste is to be contained & protected from wind until removal. |
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Hazardous waste such as oil, diesel, petrol, chemicals, paints & solvents are to be disposed of separately from general waste & taken to an approved hazardous waste disposal site (Vissershok). |
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| Storage & Fuel Handling |
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Storage & use of fuels & flammables to be kept to a minimum at all times. |
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All fuels and flammable materials are to be stored safely, clearly labeled and handled correctly. Off-site storage is preferable & is to be encouraged. |
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All liquid fuels (petrol & diesel) are to be stored in tanks or containers with lids and on drip trays. |
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Storage areas are to be kept locked and comply with fire safety regulations. |
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The Contractor is to ensure that all personnel handling hazardous substances are adequately trained, & have been issued with correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Clothing (PPC). |
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Appropriate equipment to deal with pollution incidents is to be available on site. At a minimum, this must include sand &/or sandbags & drip trays for plant/machinery leaks. |
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| Fire Protection |
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Local emergency numbers to be clearly displayed in the house, site office or store. |
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Adequate fire-fighting equipment (minimum of 1 x 9kg DCP extinguisher) to be available. |
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Smoking is prohibited near readily combustible or flammable materials. |
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Hot work (welding, flame cutting) only to be undertaken where safety precautions are in place. |
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Flammable materials to be stored in a suitable & lockable storage area. Combustible materials may not accumulate on the construction site. |
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| Water Use |
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Leaking water taps and hosepipes are to be repaired immediately. Hosepipe lengths to be kept to a minimum. Running water taps & hosepipes are not to be left unattended. |
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| Noise & Dust Control |
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All plant & machinery are to be fitted with adequate silencers. No sound amplification equipment (sirens, loud hailers or hooters) may be used. No amplified music is permitted. |
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Adequate dust control measures shall be implemented at all times. |
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Sand stockpiles to be covered & located in sheltered areas, stockpile watering is not permitted. |
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| Lighting Control |
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Site lighting may not be intrusive to neighbouring residents, disturb wildlife or road traffic. |
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Permission for night work must be granted in writing by the Council. |
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| Due to the proximity of Royal Ascot to an important conservation area & core botanical site, it is important to ensure that landscaping & the maintenance therefore does not negatively impact on the these habitats. The following must be implemented: |
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Plant only locally indigenous species (especially in precincts adjacent to the conservation area). |
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Control invasive alien species within the precinct (kikuyu grass & woody species). |
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Remove trimmed material immediately, disposal into the conservation area is not permitted. |
