APPLICATION FOR PERMIT - City of Casey

Hoarding Application V7

APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
HOARDING OR OVERHEAD PROTECTIVE AWNING

From (Name): Fax:
Company/Authority:
Lot No:
Contact Address: Municipality:
Telephone:
Mobile: Post Code:

Property details:

No:
PS/LP:
Street/Road:
Suburb:

Description of project:

Description of Hoarding Structure:

Hoarding Dates:

Date Installed: Date Removed:

Area Occupation of Public Space:

Width: Length:

Method of protecting the public while hoarding, gantry etc is constructed and dismantled – (eg time of
day work to be undertaken):

Other Information

Drawings of the hoarding/protective awning structure(s) proposed, including a site-plan/sketch-plan etc [note
these should be consistent with any consent and report already obtained under the Building Regulations (refer
relevant building surveyor)].

Evidence of the builder’s public liability insurance for minimum cover of $5 million against any claims of injury or
damages in respect of the placement of the hoarding or similar structure over the street.

Fee Rate

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Relevant fees as per table below.

LENGTH FEE ($)
0 – 15 metres $50.00 + $90.00 (permit Fee)
16 – 40 metres $75.00 + $90.00 (permit Fee)
41 – 70 metres $100.00 + $90.00 (permit Fee)
$125.00 + $90.00 (permit Fee)
71 -100 metres $150.00 + $90.00 (permit Fee)

101+ metres

Notes

Where the hoarding or overhead protective awning is for or in connection with building work to which a building
permit is required, decision regarding the requirement for, and the approval of the form of precautions is the
responsibility of the relevant building surveyor.

Conditions

Applicants are advised that a Hoarding/Protective Overhead Awning Permit will be issued subject to the
following General Conditions unless agreed and authorised otherwise.

Specific

1. All signage and traffic management to be in accordance with AS1742.3 and VicRoads Worksite Code of
Practice.

General

1. Hoarding Permit are issued on the condition that public liability insurance is in place for its duration – for

minimum cover of $5 million against any claims of injury or damages resulting from the placement of the
hoarding or protective awning with respect to building work.

2. The placement of hoardings is to comply with Australian Standards 1742.3 as well as Australian Standard

1158.1 and VicRoads standards for road occupation.

3. Every hoarding and overhead protective awning shall have fitted to it such lights as may be required and all

such lights shall be lit before or at sunset each day and kept alight from sunset to sunrise. If electricity is not
available on the site, a temporary supply shall be provided for the lights; as necessary.

4. Hoardings, overhead protective awnings and protective barriers shall be erected in such places to preserve

public safety and in accordance with the endorsed drawings with this permit.

5. At least 48 hours before erecting, placing in position or removing any hoarding or overhead protective

awning or other item or thing beyond a public street alignment, the person in carrying out the building work
shall give to the relevant building surveyor notice in writing of his or her intentions so to do.

6. Before building work is commenced the relevant building surveyor must ensure that any hoardings or

overhead protective awnings have been designed and constructed in accordance with engineering
principles to provide for safety of the public and furnish a certificate of inspection verifying so to the Council.

7. Storage of material, equipment, erection of site offices or staff-amenity sheds on an overhead protective

awning shall not be permitted unless described specifically by this permit.

8. Every hoarding and overhead protective awning shall be so constructed as to leave all traffic signals and

signs in the vicinity clearly visible to motorists and pedestrians at all times.

9. No rubbish or building materials shall be left in or on road or Council land.
10. Every stormwater channel adjacent to the space to which this report relates shall be kept clear of

obstruction at all times.

11. Concrete spilt on to the roadway or the footpath of any street or road shall be removed immediately by the

person carrying out the building work. Equipment used for transporting or handling concrete shall not be
washed in or on any street, road, or public place; and concrete shall not be washed into any underground
drain.

12. Vehicles shall not cross any footpath to gain access to the site of the work or project in relation to which this

report is issued, unless an approved vehicular crossing has been constructed.

13. No hoist for lifting materials or fixed crane shall be erected in or on any road without prior approval from the

Authorised Officer.

14. The hoisting of building materials such as heavy structural steel, timber, concrete, concrete blocks, bricks

and similar materials that may be hoisted outside a building under construction shall be in accordance with
the following requirements:
 The vehicle carrying the material shall be drawn up close to the kerb.
 All hoisting shall be vertically from the hoisting zone. The materials being hoisted shall not be swung out
over the street or road. They shall be raised without delay to the requisite height and then swung directly on
to the building site. At all times while hoisting is in progress, the boom gates at the ends of the hoisting
zone shall be at right angles to the kerb.
 No hoisting of heavy materials over a footpath shall be carried out while pedestrians are present, including
under any overhead protective awning.

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 Small building materials such as concrete blocks, bricks, sand, screenings and the like shall be hoisted in
containers of sound and strong construction properly suspended, and such containers shall not be filled
beyond the level of their sides.

 Where there is a lane or right of way at the rear or side of the site of the building under construction, no
deliveries or other occupation (either full or partial occupation) of that lane or right of way are permitted
unless prior approval is given from an Authorised Officer or Relevant Authority.

15. The operation and erection of plant when working within restricted overhead powerline zones are subject to

special provisions. Prior to the erection of any crane, concrete placing booms, excavating equipment or
similar equipment or any elevating work platforms or any erection of scaffolding or the like, the person in
charge of carrying out the proposed works must notify the relevant power authority and obtain written
permission before commencing work. Work should not commence prior to a pre-start/job meeting and a risk
assessment being completed. Works are also to be carried out the requirements of the power/Work Cover/
OH & S &/or other relevant authority.

NOTE:

An applicant must ensure that a current and active traffic management plan is in place for the duration
of the project as necessary.

Signature Date:

Signature of applicant

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Hoarding Permit
Property Details:
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Cheque enclosed Yes  No  Visa 
Credit Card Bankcard  MasterCard  __ / __
Payment $
Credit Card No. ____ / ____ / ____ / ____ Expiry Date
Cardholders Name
Amount
Signature

Hoarding Application V7

APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO ERECT HOARDING OR PROTECTIVE
AWNING/GANTRY
(CONTINUED)

PLAN TO ACCOMPANY APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
LOCATION OF HOARDING WITH RELATION TO STREETS, PUBLIC FIXTURES ETC

 North

Plan examples;