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The specifications and notes below cover best practice in construction and maintenance specifications.
The standard specifications listed below, with their accompanying notes, are the result of extensive investigation and research by Transit New Zealand. They contain best practice in construction and maintenance specifications, represent sound constructive advice and can be downloaded from this site. The Specifications are instructions to contractors and the Notes are guidelines for consultants.
The Specification Index list is a comprehensive listing of all Transit's specifications and notes.
Number | Title | Date | Download.... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Index | Specification Index List | 2007 | PDF_(48KB) |
| TNZ B/02 | Construction of Unbound Granular Pavement Layers | 2005 | PDF_(56KB) |
| TNZ B/02 Notes | Construction of Unbound Granular Pavement Layers | 2005 | PDF_(52KB) |
| TNZ B/03 Prov. Notes | Notes for Performance Based for Structural Design and Construction of Flexible Unbound Pavements | 2000 | PDF_(79KB) |
| TNZ B/03 Provisional | Performance Based Specification for Structural Design and Construction of Flexible Unbound Pavements | 2000 | PDF_(43KB) |
| TNZ C Series | C Series to Somac List and Disclaimer | 2006 | PDF_(21KB) |
| TNZ C Series | C Series to SOMAC Changes | 2006 | PDF_(70KB) |
| TNZ C/01 | General Maintenance | 1995 | PDF_(66KB) |
| TNZ C/01 Addendum | Addendum No 1: 1997 to the Specification for General Maintenance | 1997 | PDF_(88KB) |
| TNZ C/01 Notes | General Maintenance | 1995 | PDF_(40KB) |
| TNZ C/03 | Repair Potholes | 1993 | PDF_(43KB) |
| TNZ C/03 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/03 Notes | Repair Potholes | 1993 | PDF_(38KB) |
| TNZ C/04 | Digout Repairs in Flexible Pavements | 1995 | PDF_(50KB) |
| TNZ C/04 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/04 Notes | Digout Repairs in Flexible Pavements | 1993 | PDF_(41KB) |
| TNZ C/05 | Repair of Surface Openings and Minor Surface Levelling | 1993 | PDF_(49KB) |
| TNZ C/05 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(28KB) |
| TNZ C/05 Notes | Repair of Surface Openings and Minor Surface Levelling | 1992 | PDF_(43KB) |
| TNZ C/06 | Repair of Surface Defects | 1995 | PDF_(20KB) |
| TNZ C/06 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/06 Notes | Repair of Surface Defects | 1992 | PDF_(10KB) |
| TNZ C/07 | Repair of Edge Break | 1995 | PDF_(43KB) |
| TNZ C/07 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/07 Notes | Repair of Edge Break | 1995 | PDF_(39KB) |
| TNZ C/08 | Adjusting Service Covers | 1992 | PDF_(43KB) |
| TNZ C/08 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/08 Notes | Adjusting Services Covers | 1992 | PDF_(37KB) |
| TNZ C/09 | Emergency Work | 1995 | PDF_(43KB) |
| TNZ C/09 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/09 Notes | Emergency Work | 1992 | PDF_(39KB) |
| TNZ C/10 | Maintenance of Unsealed Shoulders | 1995 | PDF_(42KB) |
| TNZ C/10 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/10 Notes | Maintenance of Unsealed Shoulders | 1992 | PDF_(149KB) |
| TNZ C/11 | Unsealed pavements : Repair of Potholes | 1992 | PDF_(41KB) |
| TNZ C/11 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/11 Notes | Unsealed Pavements : Repair of Potholes | 1992 | PDF_(39KB) |
| TNZ C/12 | Unsealed Pavements : Surface and Shape Restoration | 1995 | PDF_(44KB) |
| TNZ C/12 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/12 Notes | Unsealed Pavements : Surface and Shape Restoration | 1991 | PDF_(39KB) |
| TNZ C/13 | Unsealed Pavements : Digout Repairs | 1992 | PDF_(44KB) |
| TNZ C/13 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/13 Notes | Unsealed Pavements : Digout Repairs | 1992 | PDF_(40KB) |
| TNZ C/14 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/14 | Unsealed Pavements : Supply and Place Maintenance Aggregate | 1991 | PDF_(40KB) |
| TNZ C/14 Notes | Unsealed Pavements : Supply and Place Maintenance Aggregate | 1991 | PDF_(39KB) |
| TNZ C/15 | Removal of Surface Detritus | 1993 | PDF_(41KB) |
| TNZ C/15 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/15 Notes | Removal of Surface Detritus | 1992 | PDF_(40KB) |
| TNZ C/16 | Maintenance of Stormwater Structures | 1992 | PDF_(42KB) |
| TNZ C/16 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/16 Notes | Maintenance of Stormwater Structures | 1992 | PDF_(43KB) |
| TNZ C/17 | Litter and Rubbish Removal | 1993 | PDF_(39KB) |
| TNZ C/17 Notes | Litter and Rubbish Removal | 1992 | PDF_(41KB) |
| TNZ C/18 | Maintenance of Edge Marker Posts | 1995 | PDF_(41KB) |
| TNZ C/18 Notes | Maintenance of Edge Marker Posts | 1992 | PDF_(44KB) |
| TNZ C/19 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/19 Notes | Maintenance of Guardrails and Median Barriers | 1991 | PDF_(40KB) |
| TNZ C/20 | Erection and Maintenance of Traffic Signs, Chevrons, Markers & Sight Rails | 2003 | PDF_(25KB) |
| TNZ C/20 Notes | Erection and Maintenance of Traffic Signs, Chevrons, Markers & Sight Rails | 2003 | PDF_(20KB) |
| TNZ C/21 | Vegetation Control | July 1997 | PDF_(159KB) |
| TNZ C/22 | Specification for Winter Maintenance | 2005 | PDF_(77KB) |
| TNZ C/22 | Replacement | 2006 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ C/22 Notes | Notes to Specification for Winter Maintenance | 2005 | PDF_(55KB) |
| TNZ C/23 Notes | Repair of Corrosion Protection Systems | 2000 | PDF_(30KB) |
| TNZ C/24 | Maintenance of Highway Lighting | 1991 | PDF_(54KB) |
| TNZ C/24 Notes | Maintenance of Highway Lighting | 1991 | PDF_(42KB) |
| TNZ C/25 | Maintenance and Repair of Traffic Signal Installations | 1991 | PDF_(68KB) |
| TNZ C/25 Notes | Maintenance and Repair of Traffic Signal Installations | 1991 | PDF_(42KB) |
| TNZ C/26 | Cleaning and Recoating of Steelwork Coated with Lead Based Paint | 2003 | PDF_(70KB) |
| TNZ C/26 Notes | Cleaning and Recoating of Steelwork Coated with Lead Based Paint | 2003 | PDF_(41KB) |
| TNZ F/01 | Earthworks Construction | 1997 | PDF_(68KB) |
| TNZ F/01 Notes | Earthworks Construction | 1997 | PDF_(66KB) |
| TNZ F/02 | Pipe Subsoil Drain Construction | 2000 | PDF_(59KB) |
| TNZ F/02 Notes | Pipe Subsoil Drain Construction | 2000 | PDF_(73KB) |
| TNZ F/03 | Pipe Culvert Construction | 2000 | PDF_(50KB) |
| TNZ F/03 Notes | Pipe Culvert Construction | 2000 | PDF_(22KB) |
| TNZ F/04 Notes | Fence Construction | May 1975 | PDF_(42KB) |
| TNZ F/05 | Corrugated Plastic Pipe Subsoil Drain Construction | 2000 | PDF_(27KB) |
| TNZ F/05 Notes | Corrugated Plastic Pipe Subsoil Drain Construction | 2000 | PDF_(30KB) |
| TNZ F/06 | Fabric Wrapped Aggregate Subsoil Drain Construction | 2003 | PDF_(101KB) |
| TNZ F/06 Changes | Changes to Fabric Wrapped Aggregate Subsoil Drain Construction | 2003 | PDF_(71KB) |
| TNZ F/06 Notes | Fabric Wrapped Aggregate Subsoil Drain Construction | 2003 | PDF_(98KB) |
| TNZ F/07 | Geotextiles | 2003 | PDF_(138KB) |
| TNZ F/07 Changes | Changes to Geotextiles | 2003 | PDF_(80KB) |
| TNZ F/07 Notes | Notes for Geotextiles | 2003 | PDF_(155KB) |
| TNZ G/02 | Supply of Aggregate by Weight | 1981 | PDF_(62KB) |
| TNZ G/02 Notes | Supply of Aggregate by Weight | 1981 | PDF_(40KB) |
| TNZ HM/03 | Definitions | 2006 | PDF_(85KB) |
| TNZ HM/09 | Incident Response | 2006 | PDF_(131KB) |
| TNZ HM/10 | Winter Maintenance | 2006 | PDF_(298KB) |
| TNZ HM/11 | Surfacings | 2006 | PDF_(234KB) |
| TNZ HM/12 | Digouts | 2006 | PDF_(195KB) |
| TNZ HM/13 | Depressions | 2006 | PDF_(174KB) |
| TNZ HM/14 | Edgebreak | 2006 | PDF_(76KB) |
| TNZ HM/15 | Service Covers | 2006 | PDF_(72KB) |
| TNZ HM/16 | Shoulder Maintenance | 2006 | PDF_(65KB) |
| TNZ HM/17 | Barrier Repairs | 2006 | PDF_(156KB) |
| TNZ HM/19 | Potholes | 2006 | PDF_(80KB) |
| TNZ HM/20 | Detritus and Slip Removal | 2006 | PDF_(93KB) |
| TNZ HM/21 | Drainage Systems | 2006 | PDF_(116KB) |
| TNZ HM/23 | Unsealed Pavements | 2006 | PDF_(282KB) |
| TNZ HM/24 | Drainage Improvements | 2006 | PDF_(164KB) |
| TNZ M/01 | Roading Bitumens | 2007 | PDF_(46KB) |
| TNZ M/01 Notes | Notes to the Specification for Roading Bitumens | 2007 | PDF_(34KB) |
| TNZ M/01 replacement | M/01 Replacement 2007 | 2007 | PDF_(38KB) |
| TNZ M/03 Notes | Sub-Base Aggregate | 1986 | PDF_(201KB) |
| TNZ M/04 | Basecourse Aggregate | 2006 | PDF_(72KB) |
| TNZ M/04 Changes | Changes to Basecourse Aggregate | 2006 | PDF_(24KB) |
| TNZ M/04 Notes | Basecourse Aggregate | 2006 | PDF_(88KB) |
| TNZ M/06 | Sealing Chip | October 2004 | PDF_(111KB) |
| TNZ M/06 (D) Notes | Tauhara Dacite Sealing Chip | 1987 | PDF_(78KB) |
| TNZ M/06 (Dacite) | Amendment to M/6 Sealing Chip for use with Tauhara Dacite | 1995 | PDF_(78KB) |
| TNZ M/06 - PSV Chart | Suppliers of Surfacing Aggregate - Polished Stone Values | October 2004 | PDF_(126KB) |
| TNZ M/06 Changes | Changes to Sealing Chip | October 2004 | PDF_(75KB) |
| TNZ M/06 Notes | Sealing Chip | October 2004 | PDF_(112KB) |
| TNZ M/07 | Roadmarking Paints | 2006 | PDF_(262KB) |
| TNZ M/07 Notes | Roadmarking Paints Notes | 2007 | PDF_(135KB) |
| TNZ M/10 | Asphaltic Concrete | 2005 | PDF_(54KB) |
| TNZ M/10 Notes | Asphaltic Concrete | 2005 | PDF_(37KB) |
| TNZ M/11 | Pre-Coating Sealing Chips | June 1975 | PDF_(19KB) |
| TNZ M/12 | Raised Pavement Markers | 1998 | PDF_(33KB) |
| TNZ M/12 Notes | Raised Pavement Markers | 2007 | PDF_(131KB) |
| TNZ M/13 | Adhesion Agents | 1989 | PDF_(24KB) |
| TNZ M/13 Notes | Adhesion Agents | 1986 | PDF_(18KB) |
| TNZ M/14 | Edge Marker Posts | 2005 | PDF_(168KB) |
| TNZ M/14 Notes | Edge Marker Posts | 2007 | PDF_(37KB) |
| TNZ M/15 | Lime for use in Soil Stabilisation | 1986 | PDF_(58KB) |
| TNZ M/15 Notes | Lime for use in Soil Stabilisation | 1986 | PDF_(36KB) |
| TNZ M/17P | W-Section Bridge Guardrail | 1989 | PDF_(165KB) |
| TNZ M/18P | Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic Highway Lighting Columns | 1990 | PDF_(168KB) |
| TNZ M/19 | Tubular Steel Lighting Columns | 1994 | PDF_(82KB) |
| TNZ M/19 Notes | Notes to the Specification for Tubular Steel Lighting Columns | 2002 | PDF_(30KB) |
| TNZ M/20 | Long-Life Roadmarking Materials | 2003 | PDF_(128KB) |
| TNZ M/20 Changes | Changes to Long-Life Roadmarking Materials | 2003 | PDF_(13KB) |
| TNZ M/20 Notes | Long-Life Roadmarking Materials | 2003 | PDF_(17KB) |
| TNZ M/22 Guide Prov. | Guide to the Evaluation of Unbound Road Base and Sub-Base Aggregates | 2000 | PDF_(49KB) |
| TNZ M/22 Notes Prov. | Notes to Guide to the Evaluation of Unbound Road Base and Sub-Base Aggregates | 2000 | PDF_(39KB) |
| TNZ M/23 | Road Safety Barrier Systems | 2006 | PDF_(53KB) |
| TNZ M/23 Appendix A | Road Safety Barrier Systems Appendix A | 2007 | PDF_(147KB) |
| TNZ M/23 Notes | Notes for Road Safety Barrier Systems | 2005 | PDF_(52KB) |
| TNZ M/24 | Specification for Audio Tactile Profiled Roadmarkings | 2006 | PDF_(184KB) |
| TNZ M/24 N | Notes on Audio Tactile Profiled Roadmarkings | 2007 | PDF_(29KB) |
| TNZ MR/09 | Pre-surfacing Repairs | 2006 | PDF_(280KB) |
| TNZ P/03 | First Coat Sealing | 1995 | PDF_(58KB) |
| TNZ P/03 Notes | First Coat Sealing | 1989 | PDF_(49KB) |
| TNZ P/04 | Resealing | 1995 | PDF_(64KB) |
| TNZ P/04 Notes | Resealing | 1989 | PDF_(65KB) |
| TNZ P/05P | Rubber Latex in Reseal Binders | 1985 | PDF_(20KB) |
| TNZ P/05P Notes | Rubber Latex in Reseal Binders | 1985 | PDF_(18KB) |
| TNZ P/09 | Construction of Asphaltic Concrete Paving | 1975 | PDF_(54KB) |
| TNZ P/09P | (Auckland) Construction of Asphaltic Concrete Paving | November 1992 | PDF_(61KB) |
| TNZ P/11 | Open Graded Porous Asphalt | 2007 | PDF_(94KB) |
| TNZ P/11 Changes | Changes to Open Graded Porous Asphalt | 2007 | PDF_(18KB) |
| TNZ P/11 Notes | Open Graded Porous Asphalt | 2007 | PDF_(66KB) |
| TNZ P/12 | Pavement Marking | 2000 | PDF_(54KB) |
| TNZ P/12 Notes | Pavement Marking | 1998 | PDF_(73KB) |
| TNZ P/14 | Installation of Raised Pavement Markers | 1995 | PDF_(49KB) |
| TNZ P/14 Notes | Installation of Raised Pavement Markers | 1995 | PDF_(46KB) |
| TNZ P/16 | Installation of Edge Marker Posts | 1993 | PDF_(17KB) |
| TNZ P/16 Notes | Installation of Edge Marker Posts | 1992 | PDF_(38KB) |
| TNZ P/17 | Performance Based Specification for Bituminous Reseals | 2002 | PDF_(75KB) |
| TNZ P/17 Notes | Performance Based Specification for Bituminous Reseals | 2002 | PDF_(73KB) |
| TNZ P/21 | Performance Based Specification for Edge Marker Posts | 2003 | PDF_(2KB) |
| TNZ P/21 Notes | Performance Based Specification for Edge Marker Posts | 2003 | PDF_(2KB) |
| TNZ P/22 | Specification for Reflectorised Pavement Marking | 2006 | PDF_(134KB) |
| TNZ P/23 | Performance Based Specification for Hotmix Asphalt Wearing Course Surfacing | 2005 | PDF_(338KB) |
| TNZ P/23 Notes | Notes to the Performance Based Specification for Hotmix Asphalt Wearing Course Surfacing | 2005 | PDF_(199KB) |
| TNZ P/24 | Performance Based Specification for Traffic Signs | 2003 | PDF_(41KB) |
| TNZ P/24 Notes | Performance Based Specification for Traffic Signs | 2003 | PDF_(36KB) |
| TNZ P/26 | Improvement of Macro-Texture by Use of High Pressure Water and Grooving | 2003 | PDF_(84KB) |
| TNZ P/26 Notes | Improvement of Macro-Texture by Use of High Pressure Water and Grooving | 2003 | PDF_(107KB) |
| TNZ P/28 | Maintenance and Installation of Inductive Loops at Traffic Monitoring Sites | 2006 | PDF_(3.1MB) |
| TNZ Q/01 | Chipsealing | 1995 | PDF_(20KB) |
| TNZ Q/01 &Q/02 Notes | Chipsealing and Hot Mix Asphalt | June 1995 | PDF_(42KB) |
| TNZ Q/02 | Hot Mix Asphalt | 1995 | PDF_(23KB) |
| TNZ Q/03 &Q/04 Notes | Normal and High QA Level Contracts | 1995 | PDF_(41KB) |
| TNZ Q/3 | Normal QA Level Contracts | 1995 | PDF_(43KB) |
| TNZ Q/4 | High QA Level Contracts | 1995 | PDF_(50KB) |
| TNZ QG Notes | Guideline on Roles in Quality Assurance | 1996 | PDF_(29KB) |
| TNZ S/05P | Concrete Weigh Pit | 1987 | PDF_(81KB) |
| TNZ S/05P Notes | Concrete Weigh Pit | 1987 | PDF_(17KB) |
| TNZ S/06 | Bridge Inspection Policy | 2000 | PDF_(94KB) |
| TNZ T/01 | Benkelman Beam Deflection Measurements | June 1977 | PDF_(32KB) |
| TNZ T/03 | Measurement of Texture by the Sand Circle Method | 1981 | PDF_(25KB) |
| TNZ T/04 | Description of Test Locations on Highways | 1981 | PDF_(152KB) |
| TNZ T/05 | Size, Shape and Grading of Grades 1-4 Sealing Chips | 1987 | PDF_(93KB) |
| TNZ T/06 | Pore Size Distributions of Filter Fabric | 1986 | PDF_(622KB) |
| TNZ T/07 | Permeability of Filter Fabrics | 1983 | PDF_(35KB) |
| TNZ T/08 | Roadmarking Paint Applicator Testing | 2006 | PDF_(174KB) |
| TNZ T/08 Changes | Changes to the Specification for Roadmarking Applicator Testing | 2006 | PDF_(36KB) |
| TNZ T/09 | Estimation of Kerosene Content | 2003 | PDF_(20KB) |
| TNZ T/10 | Skid Resistance Investigation and Treatment Selection | 2002 | PDF_(39KB) |
| TNZ T/10 Notes | Skid Resistance Investigation and Treatment Selection | 2002 | PDF_(100KB) |
| TNZ T/11 | Permeability of Hot Mix Asphalt | 2003 | PDF_(187KB) |
| TNZ T/12 | Long-Life Pavement Marking Material Applicator Testing | 2003 | PDF_(102KB) |
| TNZ T/12 Notes | Long-Life Pavement Marking Material Applicator Testing | 2003 | PDF_(15KB) |
Disclaimer
While all possible care and effort has been taken in the development of the specifications they relate to situations, practices and procedures that are likely to change. Transit New Zealand accepts no responsibility for failure in any way related to the application of these specifications and they should not be deemed as providing either the formal or the only answers to any particular situation or set of circumstances. They must be considered and applied with due care and forethought and should not be relied on in isolation from other sources of advice and information.