Decree No. 264 / 2009 Coll.
Government regulation on safety requirements for infrastructure tunnels exceeding 500 metres
Valid
Regulation
Effective from 01.09.2009
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01.09.2009
21.08.2009
264
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
of 20 July 2009
on safety requirements for road tunnels exceeding 500 metres
The Government orders the implementation of Act No. 13 / 1997 Coll., on Road, as amended by Act No. 102 / 2000 Coll., Act No. 132 / 2000 Coll., Act No. 489 / 2001 Coll., Act No. 256 / 2002 Coll., Act No. 259 / 2002 Coll., Act No. 320 / 2002 Coll., Act No. 358 / 2003 Coll., Act No. 186 / 2004 Coll., Act No. 80 / 2006 Coll., Act No. 186 / 2006 Coll., Act No. 311 / 2006 Coll., Act No. 342 / 2006 Coll.
Subject matter
This Regulation implements the relevant provisions of the European Community1) and regulates the elements of the tunnel security documentation over 500 m (hereinafter referred to as "the tunnel '), the tunnel safety requirements, the model of the tunnel emergency report, the definition of the activity of the delegate in coordinating measures to ensure the safety of tunnel operation and the requirements for its professional qualifications and practice.
Security documentation
(1) For the purposes of this Regulation, the safety documentation shall mean a written set of preventive and safety measures needed to ensure the safety of tunnel users, taking into account the nature of the tunnel route, the structure of the tunnel and its surroundings, the nature of road traffic involving the tunnel, persons with reduced mobility and the scope of intervention of the integrated rescue system. The safety documentation shall also indicate and evaluate the scope and implementation of the construction modifications to the tunnel and its technical equipment.
(2) The security documentation for the tunnel in the design phase, attached by the appellant to the application for the opening of zoning and construction procedure for the building of tunel2), contains in particular:
(a) a description of the planned construction and arrival, including the plans necessary to understand the construction project and the planned organisation of operations;
(b) a forecast of the intensity of transport, setting out and justifying the expected conditions for the transport of dangerous goods, including risk analysis; the tunnel risk analysis covers all construction factors and road conditions affecting safety, in particular road traffic characteristics, tunnel length, tunnel spatial layout and forecast of heavy goods vehicles per day,
(c) a specific assessment of risk situations, in particular the most complex variants of such a situation, describing possible incidents which clearly affect the safety of users of communications in tunnels which may occur during the operation of the tunnel and the nature and extent of their possible consequences; the specific assessment shall identify and justify measures to reduce the likelihood of incidents and their consequences;
(d) the determination of intervals of regular tunnel security inspections which are not longer than 6 years; and
(e) an expert opinion on the overall safety of the tunnel by an authorized engineer who has been granted authorisation for the fields of transport construction and fire safety of construction 3).
(3) The safety documentation processed by the relevant road administration authority (4) when the tunnel is put into service and updated at the time of operation of the tunnel contains, in addition to the documentation required at the design stage,
(a) a description of the organisational measures, personnel and material security and the rules laid down by the tunnel administrator to ensure the operation and maintenance of the tunnel;
(b) an emergency plan (5), which is the content of an operationally tactical study and is drawn up in cooperation with the components of the integrated rescue system, taking into account persons with reduced mobility;
(c) a description of the continuous recording of experience on the basis of which serious incidents may be recorded and analysed;
(d) reports of incidents occurring in the tunnel and their analyses; and
(e) a list of tactical and verification exercises carried out by the integrated rescue system and an analysis of their findings.
Tunnel safety requirements
The tunnel shall meet the safety requirements set out in Annex 1 and in the technical standard governing the safety requirements for tunnes6). Where, in the case of a specific measure, a different procedure than that resulting from the requirements of the technical standard as set out in the first sentence is to be used, the safety documentation shall be accompanied by an opinion of an authorised engineer who has been authorised for the fields of transport and fire safety of construction (3), demonstrating that, by failing to meet the requirements of the technical standard for a particular measure, the safety of tunnel operation shall not be compromised, in particular that the solution chosen allows for the safe evacuation of persons and animals in the event of a fire hazard and effective and safe intervention of fire protection units.
Model report on tunnel incidents
The model of the tunnel emergency report is set out in Annex 2 to this Regulation.
Authorised person
(1) Authorised person
(a) coordinate measures to ensure the safe operation of the tunnel with the components of the integrated rescue system and participate in the preparation of operational plans;
(b) participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of emergency activities;
(c) participate in the development of security documentation and in the identification of construction measures, technical equipment and conditions of operation of tunnels;
(d) cooperate with the components of the integrated rescue system in the preparation and organisation of tactical and verification exercises carried out at regular intervals of no more than four years;
(e) participate in the evaluation of each major emergency.
(2) The authorised person must comply with the following requirements:
(a) has three years of experience in transport structures and has completed university education obtained through the completion of a Bachelor's, Master's or doctoral study programme in the field of technical sciences and technology7); or
(b) has 5 years of experience in transport structures and has completed a higher vocational training in education in group 36 Construction, geodesy and cartography or group 23 Engineering and engineering production; or
(c) has 7 years of experience in transport structures and has received a secondary education with a graduate examination in the corresponding groups of educations8).
(3) Compliance with the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 shall not be required for a person who intends to carry out the activities referred to in paragraph 1 temporarily or occasionally within the territory of the Czech Republic and fulfils the qualification requirements laid down by another Member State of the European Union for the purpose of carrying out the activities referred to in paragraph 1.
Efficacy
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 September 2009.
Prime Minister:
v. PhDr. Kohout v. r.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs
Minister for Transport:
Ing. Slamecka, MBA v. r.
Příloha č. 1
Annex No 1 to Government Regulation No 264 / 2009 Coll.
Minimum safety requirements for infrastructure tunnels exceeding 500 metres
1. Number of tunnel pipes and lanes
1.1. The main criteria for deciding whether to build a tunnel with one or two tunnel ovens are a forecast of traffic intensity and safety, taking into account in particular the proportion of heavy goods vehicles, the inclination and length of the tunnel.
1.2. If, for tunnels located in the design phase, a forecast of 15 years indicates that the traffic intensity exceeds 10 000 vehicles per day in a single lane, a tunnel with two tunnel ovens for one-way operation shall be available at the time this value is exceeded.
1.3. Except for the emergency lane, the same number of lanes shall be maintained inside and outside the tunnel. Any change in the number of lanes shall be made at a sufficient distance in front of the tunnel portal; This distance shall be at least the distance the vehicle does not exceed the maximum speed at the site in 10 seconds. If space conditions do not permit this, additional or increased measures to improve safety shall be taken.
2. Space configuration of tunnel
2.1. In new tunnels, the longitudinal inclination shall not be more than 5%, except where space conditions do not allow any other solution.
2.2. Additional or enhanced safety measures shall be taken in tunnels with a inclination of more than 3% based on a risk analysis.
3. Escape routes and emergency exits
3.1. In new tunnels without an emergency lane, emergency pavements shall be established for tunnel users in the event of an accident or an accident. This does not apply if the structural characteristics of the tunnel do not allow or allow this only with disproportionate costs and the tunnel is one-way and is equipped with a continuous monitoring system and a lane closure system.
3.2. In tunnels put into service before the entry into force of this Regulation where there is neither an emergency lane nor an emergency pavement, additional or increased safety measures shall be taken.
3.3. Emergency exits shall enable tunnel users to exit the tunnel without vehicles in the event of an accident or fire and to reach a safe location, as well as to allow the components of the integrated rescue system to access the tunnel by foot. Examples of emergency exits:
(a) direct exits from the tunnel out;
(b) transverse connection between tunnel ovens;
(c) exits to rescue routes;
(d) shelters with an escape route separated from the tunnel oven.
3.4. No shelters shall be set up without an exit into the escape route out of the tunnel.
3.5. Emergency exits must be built if the risk analysis, including the analysis of the formation and speed of smoke spread in local conditions, demonstrates that ventilation and other security measures are not sufficient to ensure the safety of communication users.
3.6. Tunnels put into service after the date of entry into force of this Regulation shall have emergency exits where the traffic intensity exceeds 2 000 vehicles per day in a single lane.
3.7. For tunnels put into service before the date of entry into force of this Regulation of more than 1 000 metres with a traffic intensity of more than 2 000 vehicles per day in a single lane, the feasibility and effectiveness of setting up new emergency exits shall be evaluated. If this evaluation results in the establishment of new emergency exits leading to significantly more effective security for tunnel users compared to the present situation, and if, in view of the technical and geological conditions, it is feasible without excessive financial costs in relation to the improved tunnel safety achieved, emergency exits must be established no later than 5 years after the evaluation.
3.8. If emergency exits are established, the distance between two emergency exits shall not be greater than 500 metres.
3.9. Appropriate means such as doors shall be used to prevent smoke and heat entering the emergency exits.
4. Access for components of an integrated rescue system
4.1. For double-pipe tunnels where the ovens are at the same level or almost the same level, a cross-link between the tunnel ovens shall be established at least every 1 500 metres, suitable for the components of the integrated rescue system.
4.2. Where space conditions permit, medium-sized division strips shall be available for each tunnel portal with two or more ovens which can be run over.
5. Emergency bays
5.1. In new two-way tunnels longer than 1 500 metres with traffic intensity above 2 000 vehicles per day in a single lane, emergency bays shall be set up at a maximum of 1 000 metres unless emergency bays are set up.
5.2. In the case of two-way tunnels put into service before the date of entry into force of this Regulation of more than 1 500 metres with a traffic intensity exceeding 2 000 vehicles per day in a single lane but without emergency lanes, the feasibility and effectiveness of their installation shall be assessed. In the event that this assessment implies that the setting up of emergency lanes will lead to significantly more effective security for tunnel users compared to the present situation and that, taking into account the technical and geological conditions, it is feasible without excessive financial costs in relation to the improved tunnel safety achieved, emergency lanes must be set up no later than 5 years after the assessment.
5.3. Emergency bays need not be established if the construction characteristics of the tunnel do not permit this, or allow this only with disproportionate costs and if the overall width of the tunnel available for use by vehicles, without increased parts and normal lanes is at least equal to the width of one normal lane.
5.4. The emergency bays shall include an emergency call voice.
6. Dehydration
6.1. In tunnels where the transport of dangerous goods is permitted, the removal of flammable and toxic liquids shall be carried out by means of properly dimensioned sewerage or other measures located in transverse sections of the tunnel. The sewage system shall be designed and maintained in such a way as to prevent the spread of incendiary, flammable and toxic liquids within or between tunnel pipes.
6.2. If, for tunnels put into service before the date of entry into force of this Regulation, that requirement cannot be met or can only be met at unreasonable costs, this shall be taken into account when deciding whether, on the basis of an analysis of the risks involved, to authorise the transport of dangerous goods.
7. Fire resistance of construction structures
The supporting structures of all tunnels shall ensure a sufficient level of fire resistance where local breaches of the structure may have catastrophic consequences, for example for underwater tunnels or tunnels which may cause the collapse of important related structures. Construction structures and fire caps shall show fire resistance corresponding to level 7 of fire safety for these tunnels.
8. Lighting
8.1. Normal lighting shall be provided in the tunnel, which ensures appropriate visibility at daytime and night times for drivers in and inside the tunnel.
8.2. Emergency lighting shall be installed which, in the event of a power outage, ensures minimum visibility for tunnel users when leaving the tunnel in their vehicles.
8.3. Emergency emergency emergency lighting shall be established, such as a light marking of the direction of evacuation, located at a maximum of 1,0 metres.
9. Vents
9.1. The design, construction and operation of the ventilation system shall take into account:
(a) the limitation of pollutants emitted by road vehicles in normal operation and at peak;
(b) restrictions on pollutants which are emitted by road vehicles when traffic is stopped due to an emergency or accident;
(c) heat and smoke checks in the event of a fire.
9.2. The forced ventilation system shall be introduced in all tunnels longer than 1 000 metres and with traffic intensity greater than 2 000 vehicles per day in a single lane.
9.3. In two-way or one-way tunnels with traffic congestion, longitudinal ventilation may be permitted only if the risk analysis demonstrates the admissibility of such ventilation, or special measures are taken such as appropriate traffic management, shortening the distance to emergency exits or the regular deployment of smoke extraction devices.
9.4. In tunnels where the forced ventilation system is necessary and longitudinal ventilation according to paragraph 9.3. is not permitted, transverse or semi-transverse ventilation systems shall be used. In the event of a fire, these systems shall be capable of sucking out smoke.
9.5. For two-way tunnels, with a traffic intensity exceeding 2 000 vehicles per day in a single lane, of more than 3 000 metres in length, equipped with a control centre and longitudinal or transverse ventilation, the following measures shall be taken in relation to ventilation:
(a) air and smoke flaps are installed which may operate separately or in a group;
(b) the longitudinal air speed is continuously controlled and the control of the ventilation system (valves, fans, etc.) is regulated accordingly.
10. Insanity calls
10.1. Emergency calls are intended to accommodate various parts of safety equipment, in particular emergency call telephones and fire extinguishers, but are not intended to protect users from the effects of fire.
10.2. The distress call sins shall consist of a box on the tunnel wall or, if possible, in the tunnel wall niche. It shall be equipped with at least a telephone for emergency calls and two fire extinguishers.
10.3. In the case of new tunnels, emergency calls shall be located close to the portals and within the tunnel at intervals not exceeding 150 metres and for tunnels put into service before the date of entry into force of this Regulation, not exceeding 250 metres.
11. Water supply
The supply of water for extinguishing must be provided for all tunnels. Hydrants shall be set up near portals and within a tunnel at intervals not exceeding 250 metres. If water supply is not ensured, it shall be verified that a sufficient amount of water is provided for the extinguishing process by other means and, if not, it shall be provided retrospectively.
12. Transport signs, safety marks, transport equipment, light signals and equipment for operational information
The location of all safety equipment intended for tunnel users shall be marked in particular with informative transport signs. Transport signs, safety marks, transport equipment, light signals and operational information equipment used in tunnels are specified in the Specific Regulations (9).
13. Control Centre
13.1. A control centre shall be set up in all tunnels longer than 3 000 metres with traffic intensity above 2 000 vehicles per day in a single lane.
13.2. Surveillance over several tunnels can be concentrated in a single control centre.
14. Surveillance systems
14.1. All control centre tunnels shall have video surveillance systems and automatic emergency detection systems (such as standing vehicles) or fires installed.
14.2. Automatic fire detection systems shall be installed in all tunnels without control centres if the operation of the forced smoke ventilation differs from the automatic operation of the pollutant ventilation.
15. Equipment for tunnel closure
15.1. In all tunnels longer than 1 000 metres, light signals shall be installed before entering the tunnel so that the tunnel can be closed in an emergency. In addition, additional means may be used as variables of road signs and barriers to ensure compliance with the entry ban.
15.2. Within all tunnels longer than 3 000 metres, which are equipped with a control centre and in which the traffic intensity is greater than 2 000 vehicles per day in a single lane, a stopping device shall be installed at intervals not exceeding 1 000 metres in case of an emergency. This device consists of light signals and, where appropriate, additional means such as evacuation radio, transport signs and barriers.
16. Communication and communication systems
16.1. In all tunnels longer than 1 000 metres with traffic intensity above 2000 vehicles per day in a single lane, devices shall be installed to ensure the radio connection of the components of the integrated rescue system.
16.2. In tunnels with a control centre in which the transmission of radio broadcasting is established for tunnel users, the interruption of radio broadcasting shall be possible in order to transmit security messages.
16.3. Shelters and other devices where evacuated tunnel users must wait for them to leave the tunnel, shall be equipped with speakers for the transmission of security messages to users.
17. Electricity supply and electricity distribution
17.1. All tunnels shall have emergency power supply, which ensures the operation of the safety equipment necessary for evacuation - for as long as all users leave the tunnel.
17.2. Electrical measuring and control circuits shall be designed in such a way that their local failure, for example due to fire, does not affect intact circuits.
18. Operation of tunnel technical equipment in case of fire
The level of functionality of the tunnel technical equipment in the event of a fire shall take into account the technological possibilities and shall aim to maintain all necessary safety functions.
Příloha č. 2
Annex No 2 to Government Regulation No 264 / 2009 Coll.
Model
1) Directive 2004 / 54 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on minimum safety requirements for tunnels in the trans-European road network.
2) Article 16 (2) of Act No. 13 / 1997 Coll., on Road, as amended by Act No. 80 / 2006 Coll. and Act No. 186 / 2006 Coll.
3) Paragraph 5 (3) (b) and (j) of Act No. 360 / 1992 Coll., on the pursuit of the profession of authorized architects and on the pursuit of the profession of authorized engineers and technicians active in construction, as amended by Act No. 224 / 2003 Coll.
4) § 12a (1) (a) of Act No. 13 / 1997 Coll.
5) § 2 (b) of Act No. 239 / 2000 Coll., on the Integrated Rescue System and on the amendment of certain laws.
6) ČSN 73 7507 Design of infrastructure tunnels.
7) Act No. 111 / 1998 Coll., on higher education institutions and amending and supplementing other laws (Act on higher education), as amended.
8) Act No. 561 / 2004 Coll., on pre-school, primary, secondary, higher vocational and other education (Education Act), as amended. Government Decree No. 689 / 2004 Coll., on the system of fields of education in basic, secondary and higher vocational education, as amended.
9) Decree No. 30 / 2001 Coll., implementing the rules on road traffic and the adaptation and management of road traffic, as amended. Government Decree No. 11 / 2002 Coll., laying down the appearance and location of security signs and the introduction of signals, as amended.
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Government Regulation No. 264 / 2009 Coll., on safety requirements for infrastructure tunnels exceeding 500 metres |
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| Regulation Type | Regulation |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 21.08.2009 |
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| Effective from | 01.09.2009 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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