Environmental Guidelines
"Do's & Don'ts" for Maintenance and Renovations
	» Introduction & Purpose
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	» Construction Activities & Works
	» Health & Safety
	» Waste & Wastewater Management
	» Fuels, Flammables & Stores
	» Environmental Protection & Emergency Procedures
	» Landscaping Maintenance
Introduction & Purpose
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:
•	Obtain approval for all alterations or additions from the Royal Ascot Master Properties Association.
•	All alterations must comply with the architectural guidelines for Royal Ascot.
•	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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Site Establishment & Development Boundaries
Boundaries play a role in protecting privacy, improving security & creating an aesthetically pleasing environment. Keep the following in mind:
•	Defacing boundary walls will lead to degradation of the area & loss of property value.
•	Architectural guidelines for Royal Ascot are applicable to all boundary walls.
Construction Activities
•	All areas outside of the area demarcated by the Client for construction/maintenance are “no-go”.
•	No workers are permitted beyond these boundaries during working hours.
•	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.
•	All hoarding, site demarcation & signage is to be maintained for the duration of construction.
•	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 Activities & Works
Construction Times:
•	07h00 to 18h00 Monday to Friday & 07h30 to 15h00 on Saturdays;
•	No work on religious public holidays & Sundays
Site Housekeeping
•	The site, stockpiles, storage and waste containment areas are to be kept neat at all times.
•	Litter clean-ups & waste removal is to be regularly undertaken, no build up of waste is permitted.
•	No mixing of concrete or cement directly on the ground is permitted. Visible remains & aggregate shall be physically removed and disposed of with rubble.
•	Cleaning of equipment to be undertaken in dedicated cleaning areas, contaminated water reused where possible or disposed of off site.
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Health & Safety
•	The Contractor is to comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (1993) and the Construction Regulations (2003) in all respects.
•	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.
•	All construction personnel are to be issued with the appropriate safety gear for their assigned task.
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Waste & Wastewater Management
Wastewater & Equipment Cleaning
•	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.
•	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.
Ablution Facilities
•	Sufficient ablution facilities shall be provided (minimum 1 toilet per 15 workers).
•	Chemical facilities are to be regularly serviced. Accidental spillages immediately addressed.
•	Toilets to be secured from wind & accidents, have closing doors & supplied with toilet paper.
Solid Waste Management
•	All construction waste & off-cuts to be removed as quickly as possible. Recycle where possible.
•	Construction and domestic refuse (organic & plastic waste from lunch litter) shall be separated.
•	No littering of any kind is permitted. Any accumulation of litter shall be immediately cleaned.
•	Waste is to be contained & protected from wind until removal.
•	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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Fuels, Flammables & Stores
Storage & Fuel Handling
•	Storage & use of fuels & flammables to be kept to a minimum at all times.
•	All fuels and flammable materials are to be stored safely, clearly labeled and handled correctly. Off-site storage is preferable & is to be encouraged.
•	All liquid fuels (petrol & diesel) are to be stored in tanks or containers with lids and on drip trays.
•	Storage areas are to be kept locked and comply with fire safety regulations.
•	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).
•	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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Environmental Protection & Emergency Procedures
Fire Protection
•	Local emergency numbers to be clearly displayed in the house, site office or store.
•	Adequate fire-fighting equipment (minimum of 1 x 9kg DCP extinguisher) to be available.
•	Smoking is prohibited near readily combustible or flammable materials.
•	Hot work (welding, flame cutting) only to be undertaken where safety precautions are in place.
•	Flammable materials to be stored in a suitable & lockable storage area. Combustible materials may not accumulate on the construction site.
Water Use
•	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.
Noise & Dust Control
•	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.
•	Adequate dust control measures shall be implemented at all times.
•	Sand stockpiles to be covered & located in sheltered areas, stockpile watering is not permitted.
Lighting Control
•	Site lighting may not be intrusive to neighbouring residents, disturb wildlife or road traffic.
•	Permission for night work must be granted in writing by the Council.
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Landscaping Maintenance
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:
•	Plant only locally indigenous species (especially in precincts adjacent to the conservation area).
•	Control invasive alien species within the precinct (kikuyu grass & woody species).
•	Remove trimmed material immediately, disposal into the conservation area is permitted.
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