5.3 Drainage below ground

5.3.16 Protection of work

Drainage systems shall be suitably protected from damage by construction work.

Damaged drainage will not be accepted, and it is recommended that:

  • no heavy loading or underground work is permitted above, or near, unprotected drainage
  • dumpers, trucks, fork lifts or other heavy vehicles are not driven along, or near, pipe runs.

Last updated: 2nd January 2024

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