3.2.1
This Reference Manual is produced by GeoPlace with the DCA-Data Entry Conventions-Consultative Group (DCA-DEC-CG), acting as a consultative group supported by GeoPlace and ratified under the guidance of the DCA Regional Chairs Groups community. For a list of the members of the DCA-DEC-CG, see Appendix K.
3.2.2
This Reference Manual aims to standardise the data entry conventions for street and land and property information to create consistent data.
3.2.3
The DEC-Streets should be used as the basis for improved Street Naming and Numbering (SNN) best practice and its integration with the maintenance of the NSG.
3.2.4
The SNN guidance in this Reference Manual is for those areas of that function which overlap with or directly interact with the creation, maintenance and delivery of DCA Address and Street Updates. Parts of the SNN process and the SNN Officer duties are not described in this Reference Manual. This guidance will be developed further in the future, to incorporate further areas of the SNN function.
3.2.5
Although this Reference Manual provides guidance on BS 7666:2006 and its implementation, readers should familiarise themselves with BS 7666-1:2006 and BS 7666-2:2006 for the definitions of data Fields, Records and items described in this Reference Manual.
3.2.6
This Reference Manual will continue to evolve in line with the implementation of BS 7666-1:2006 and BS 7666-2:2006. This Reference Manual will require revision in response to changes of initiatives, standards and practices, and the DCA-DEC-CG will continue to act in a consultative role in this regard under the auspices of GeoPlace.
3.2.7
This Reference Manual will be reviewed to keep pace with changes in legislation, practice and technology and re-issued with corrections / amendments after such a review. Queries or suggestions for improvements to this Reference Manual should be sent by email to [email protected]
3.2.8
This Reference Manual does not cover the conventions for the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland or Scotland.
3.2.9
The Isles of Scilly are exempted from parts of Highways act 1980, Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981, Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 and other legislation. Where they are exempted by relevant legislation, they are also exempted from the requirements of this document.