CROSS-HARBOUR TUNNEL REGULATIONS

CROSS-HARBOUR TUNNEL REGULATIONS

1984 Ed.] Cross-Harbour Tunnel Regulations [CAP. 203
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CROSS-HARBOUR TUNNEL REGULATIONS

(Cap. 203. section 61)
[3 August 1972.]

1. These regulations may be cited as the Cross-HarbourCitation.
Tunnel Regulations

2. In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires---
'control centre' means the control centre referred to in regula-
tion 4(b);
'lane' means a traffic lane in the tunnel area..
'traffic sign' means a traffic signal light, warning sign. direction
sign, a line or other mark in or on the lanes and any other device
for the direction or guidance of persons or vehicles using the
tunnel;
'TunnelManager' means the person appointed by, the Company to
control and manage the tunnel area;
'tunnel officer' means the Tunnel Manager and any, other person
employed by the Company for the control. restriction and
safety of traffic in the tunnel area.

3. The Company shall provide and maintain adequate and
efficient facilities for the passage of traffic through the tunnel area.
4. The Company shall, to the satisfaction of the Com-
missioner-

(a) erect and maintain adequate and efficient traffic signs in the
tunnel area;

(b) provide and maintain a control centre which shall-

(i) be situated at the northern entrance to the tunnel;

(ii) contain adequate equipment for the regulation, control,
restriction and guidance of vehicles and persons using or
employed in the tunnel area;

(iii) be manned at all times by persons fully trained in the
use of equipment provided for the purposes mentioned in sub-
paragraph (ii);

(c) ensure that direct telephonic links are available at all times
between the control centre and

(i) a police officer designated for the purpose by the
Commissioner of Police,

(ii) a Fire Control Centre maintained by the Government Fire
Services Department,

(d)provide and man service vehicles suitable for dealing with
vehicular breakdowns, accidents and obstruction in the lanes.,





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(e) ensure that-

(i) an adequate number of the vehicles referred to in
paragraph (d) is manned and maintained at all times in a state
of readiness,. and

(ii) while any such vehicle is present in a lane. a two-way
radio link is available between the vehicle and the control
centre;

(1)ensure that the concentration of carbon monoxide gas in the
tunnel area does not at any time exceed 400 parts per million by,
volume or. during any 30 minute period. a mean of 250 parts per
million by volume;

(g)provide equipment for the continuous measurement and
recording of the concentration of carbon monoxide gas in the
tunnel and for visual and audible alarm warnings to be given in
the control centre if the concentration exceeds the level
specified in paragraph (f);

(12)provide equipment for the continuous measurement and
recording of petrol vapour in tile tunnel centre sump at the
lowest point of the tunnel:

(i)ensure that the equipment referred to in paragraph (h) will give
visual and audible alarm warnings if the concentration of petrol
vapour exceeds 0.35%

provide fire extinguishing equipment in the tunnel centre sump
at the lowest point of the tunnel which equipment shall come
into operation automatically if the coricentration of petrol
vapour exceeds 0.8%

(k)provide adequate and efficient illumination within the tunnel
area.

(1)ensure that the illumination referred to in paragraph (k) is
varied having regard to the volume of traffic using the



tunnel and the light conditions outside the tunnel.

(m)provide for 2 independent outside sources of electric power er
so that. if there is failure of one source, adequate electric
power continues to be available for the full operation of the
facilities of the tunnel area.

(n) in addition to the requirements mentioned in para
graph (m). maintain in a state of readiness at all times
electricity generating equipment which will be sufficient to
operate the illumination and traffic signal systems in the
tunnel area in the event of failure of the outside sources of
electric power;

(o)provide an adequate system of ventilation for the safet\ of'
persons using or employed in the tunnel area:

(p)ensure that the noise emitted by the ventilation systeill. when
measured at a distance of 30 m from any part of the ventilation
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exceed the Internatio a] Standards Oruanization noise rating
curve

(i) N.R. 40 at any im and

(ii) N.R. 30 betw en the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless
the safety of persons in the tunnel area temporarily requires a
higher level;

(q) keep the tunnel are a clean and orderly condition:

(r) provide and maintain adequate first aid equipment.

5. The Company shall, to the satisfaction of the Commisioner, provide
adequate and efficient fire service installations and equipment
in the tunnel area.

6. A tunnel officer on duty shall
(a) except in the case of the Tunnel Mana-er, wear a uniform
of a design approved by the Commissioner of Police.
(b) carry such means of identity and evidence of his appoint-
ment as may be approved by the Commissioner.
(c) produce forthwith to any person who on reasonable
grounds requests him to do so his means of identity and
evidence of appointment.
7. A tunnel officer shall have, in respect of Ilic control. Gencial pokser,
restriction and safety of traffic in the tunnel area. such powers as
may be conferred upon tunnel officers under by-laws made under
section 62 of the Ordinance.

8. The Company shall ensure that any diversion or interrup- Diversions and
tion of traffic within the tunnel area. -,x.hici~rnay: affect the flow of interruptions of
traffic outside that area, is reported without delay to a police officer trallic.
designated for the purpose by the Commissioner of Police.

9. The Company shall, to the satisfaction of the Commis-
sioner of Police, ensure that, if an accident occurs in the tunnel area preservation of
whereby damage or injury is caused to a person. vehicle. animal or
thing, the accident is dealt with in accordance with sections 56 and
57 of the Road Traffic Ordinance.
L.N. 113/72. 75 of 1982. L.N. 307/84. G.N. 1852/72. Citation. Interpretation. Provision of traffic facilities. Company's obligations. L.N. 307/84. Fire fighting equipment. Uniforms and identification. General powers of tunnel officers. Diversions and interruptions of traffic. Accidents reporting and preservation of evidence of, etc. (Cap. 374.)

L.N. 113/72. 75 of 1982. L.N. 307/84. G.N. 1852/72. Citation. Interpretation. Provision of traffic facilities. Company's obligations. L.N. 307/84. Fire fighting equipment. Uniforms and identification. General powers of tunnel officers. Diversions and interruptions of traffic. Accidents reporting and preservation of evidence of, etc. (Cap. 374.)

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