NR NR/SIN/136 ISSUE 1 PDF

This Special Inspection Notice applies to all station train shed roofs which require an initial inspection I examination to ascertain whether architectural features are present on train sheds. Where such features exist, the RAM shall instruct a detailed inspection I examination of the features to ensure that they do not pose a hazard to health and safety. The appointed contractor is to initiate, prepare, plan, execute and report on the inspection I examination results with respect to asset failure probability and the impact on passenger and staff safety in the event of the asset failure.

Purpose

This Special Inspection Notice (SIN) applies to all station train shed roofs which have decorative or functional architectural features attached to them. This SIN is issued following an incident at Temple Meads Station on the 151h of June, 2014 and requires Route Asset Managers (RAMs) responsible for train shed roofs as part of the Operational Property portfolio to:-

• Identify if the above features are present on train shed roofs.

• Instruct and manage a detailed additional inspection I examination of these features by utilising the current CEFA contractor or a competent surveyor.