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This Technical Specification defines the design, performance, testing, warranty and documentation requirements for boom barriers for temporary traffic management. Boom barriers can be used stand-alone and/or incorporated as part of a Type-1 or Type-2 Portable Traffic Signals System (PTSS).

This Technical Specification shall be read in conjunction with MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications, MRTS50 Specific Quality System Requirements, MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements, MRTS264 Type-1 Portable Traffic Signals, MRTS265 Type-2 Portable Traffic Signals, Queensland Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Part 3 Traffic control for works on roads and other Technical Specifications as appropriate. Documentation that details the installation, training and maintenance requirements shall be provided by the manufacturer.

Boom barriers complying with this Technical Specification shall only be used in accordance with the operational requirements of the Queensland Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (QGTTM) Part 3 Static worksites.

This Technical Specification forms part of the Transport and Main Roads Specifications Manual.