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Design and
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Version: 1.3 Issue Date: 01/04/21
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Design and Construction Specification for United Utilities 2
Contents
Change log 3 12. Service Pipe Design and Installation 18
12.1 Routing, Positioning and Location 18
1. Scope 4 12.2 Depth of Services 18
12.3 Sizing of Services 19
2. Responsibilities 4 12.4 Location of Boundary Boxes 19
12.5 Supplies to Multi Occupancy Buildings 19
3. Terminology 4 12.6 Services to Multi Storey Buildings 20
12.7 Additional Requirements for Supplies to
4. Charging 4 Buildings Other Than Domestic Dwellings 20
5. Abbreviations 5 13. Civil Engineering Considerations 20

13.1 General 20
6. Nomenclature 5 13.2 Marker Tape and Tracer Tape 21
13.3 Indicator Posts and Marker Plates 21
7. Reference Documents 5 13.4 Chambers and Covers 21
13.5 Bedding and Backfill 21
8. Construction (Design & Management) 13.6 Reinstatement of Highway 21
Regulations 2015 (CDM) 6 13.7 Ducts 21
8.1 General 6
14. Metering Requirements 21
8.2 Collaborative Design 6
8.3 Non-Contestable Work – Installation of District 14.1 Standard Domestic Metering for Individual
Meter or Pressure Reduction Equipment 6 Dwellings and Multi Occupancy buildings 21
15. Water for Firefighting 22
9. Design Process 7 15.1 Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) Consultation 22
9.1 Minimum Information Required from 15.2 Location and Flow from Hydrants 22
Developers 7 15.3 Dedicated Fire Mains 22
9.2 Point of Connection (PoC) Requests 7 15.4 Fire Sprinkler Systems 22
9.3 Annual Contestability Summary 7
16. As Laid (As Constructed) Drawings 23
9.4 Activities shaded green in the ACS 9
9.5 Activities shaded amber in the ACS 9 17. Self-Laid Main and
9.6 Activities shaded red in the ACS 10
Services Commissioning 23
9.7 Design Submissions to Water Company 10
9.8 Design Proposal 10 17.1 Mains Flushing 24
9.9 Drawing Standards 11 17.2 Not used 24
9.10 Drawing Legend 12 17.3 Mains Bacteriological Sampling 24
9.11 Design & Construction Variations 12 17.4 Pressure testing of Self-Laid Main 25
10. Pipe Sizing Methodology 12 18. Water Company Key Contacts 25

10.1 Permitted Pipe Diameters, Pressure Ratings
19. Local Practices 25
and Permissible Materials. 12
10.2 Principles of Sizing of Water Mains 12 19.1 Meter Pairing and Commissioning 25
10.3 Indicative Pipe Diameter Selection 13 19.2 Timing of the Generation of Plot Reference
10.4 Domestic Hydraulic Demand Calculations 13 Numbers 26
10.5 Calculations for Multi-Occupancy Building and 19.3 Water Company Design Service Offerings 27
Industrial and Commercial Domestic Use 13 19.4 Design Self-Certification Scheme 27
10.6 Process Water 13
20. Design and Construction Specification
10.7 Pressure and Flow 13
10.8 Selection of Materials for Contaminated Ground 14 Appendices 27
11. Water Main Design and Construction 21. Schedule of Permissible Materials and
Principles 14 Construction 27
11.1 Design Accreditation 15 21.1 Permissible Materials 27
11.2 Construction (pre-start) 15 21.2 Service Connection Arrangements 27
11.3 Routing and Positioning Principles 15 22. Meter and Service Pipe Policy and
11.4 Depth of Self-Laid Main 16
11.5 Mains Fittings 16 Installation 28
11.6 Controlling Valves and Valve Operation 16 22.1 Routing, Positioning and Installation (Mains) 28
11.7 Washout and Fire Hydrants 17 22.2 Routing, Positioning and Installation (Services) 31
11.8 Air Valves 17 22.3 Meter Arrangements for Multi Occupancy
11.9 District Metered Areas and Boundary Valves 17 Buildings 31
11.10 Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Considerations 17 23. Standard Arrangement Drawings 32
11.11 Double Spade Valves 17 24. Construction Pre-Start Meeting Agenda 32
11.12 Rights of Access 17
Version: 1.3 Issue Date: 01/04/21 ©United Utilities Water Limited 2020
Change log
Below is a list of the amendements in each version
Version Issue Date Amendement

1.1 24/12/2020 Original
1.2 12/01/2021 Addition of change log page and subsequent page numbers changed
Change to table 11.1
1.3 01/04/21 Change to 9.7
1. Scope 2. Responsibilities
This document has been prepared to An SLP and/or Developer wishing to design and/or
construct a Self-Laid Main shall comply with the DCS.
assist practitioners with the planning,
It is the responsibility of the Water Company to ensure
design, construction and commissioning that the relevant sections of the DCS conform to its
of a Self-Laid Main and Service Pipes design standards, completing the sections distinct to the
water company and highlighting these using this font, to
to supply domestic and industrial/ ensure it is clear to readers which elements are company
commercial properties. specific. Completing the DCS in this way creates the
Water Company’s Design and Construction Specification
It has been prepared to meet the document and is found on the company’s website and
requirements of the Code and is a which forms a contractually binding part of the Water
Adoption Agreement.
template document. The contents of
Within this document the words “include” and “including”
this template are mandatory but there are to be construed without limitation.
remain a number of areas where there will
be variations between individual Water
Companies. 3. Terminology
This template indicates where there In this document the following terms have the stated
meanings:
is scope for variation and each Water
Shall: Indicates a mandatory requirement
Company will complete those parts of the Should: Indicates a strong preference or best practice
document and publish a Water Company May: Indicates an option which is not mandatory
specific version on its website. That References to the SLP shall include a reference to its
version will govern the requirements in permitted contractor where relevant.
that Water Company’s area.
This document should be read in 4. Charging
conjunction with the Water Sector Water Company charges for work relating to the adoption
Guidance which can be found on Water of water assets are based on the Water Company’s
published charging arrangements.
UK’s website at:
Funding of any work over and above that which is required
www.water.org.uk/technical-guidance/ to supply a Site (including Network Reinforcement) shall be
developers-services/water-asset- in accordance with Ofwat’s Charging Rules and therefore
any work of this type shall be identified during the design
adoption/ stage and funded appropriately by the Water Company.
Over time, it is envisaged that work will
be undertaken to reduce the scope of
variation between each Water Company’s
version of this document. This will be
done through change requests presented
to the Water Adoption Code panel (details
of which can be found on the Water UK
website).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Information in this document

that is specific to the United Utilities water area is
highlighted as shown below:
United Utilities specific information
5. Abbreviations SDR Standard Dimension Ration - Outside
diameter / Wall Thickness
AC Asbestos Cement COMPETENCY Safety and Technical Competency
AOD Above Ordnance Datum TA Technical Advisor
ACS Annual Contestability Summary WIA Water Industry Act
CDM Construction, Design and Management WIRS Water Industry Regulation Scheme
Regulations
WIS Water Industry Specifications
CESWI Civil engineering Specification for the
Water Industry WRAS Water Regulation Advisory Service
CI Cast Iron
COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health
6. Nomenclature
DEFRA Department for Environment, Food and v Volume, Litres
Rural Affairs A Area, metres squared
DCS Design and Construction Specification V Velocity, metres per second
DI Ductile Iron Q Flow, litres per second
DMA District Metered Area t Time, in seconds
DWI Drinking Water Inspectorate P Pressure, in Bar
EA Environment Agency H Static Head, in metres
EUSR Energy and Utility Skills Register hL Head loss due to Friction, metres
FRS Fire and Rescue Service L Length in metres
HAUC Highway Authorities and Utilities G Gravitational acceleration, ms-2
Committee
D Diameter, millimetres
HPPE PE100) High Performance Polyethylene
i Hydraulic Gradient, metres per metre
HSE Health and Safety Executive
O- Kinematic viscosity of fluid, m²/s
HSWA Health and Safety at Work Act
Ks Effective roughness value, millimetres
ICE Institution of Civil Engineers
Qt Design Flow, l/s
IGN Information & Guidance Notes
LU Loading Units
IWater Institute of Water
E Equivalent length, metres
LR Lloyd’s Register EMEA
Ω Soil Resistivity, Ohm -cm
MDPE (PE80) medium Density Polyethylene
NCO(W) Water Network Construction Operations
NRSWA New Roads and Street Works Act 7. Reference Documents
NVQ National Vocational Qualification See Appendix 1 for a comprehensive list of reference
OFWAT the Water Services Regulatory Authority documents.
PE/AL/PE Polyethylene Aluminium Composite The documents in this list are relevant to design and
Barrier Pipe construction standards but may not necessarily be referred
to expressly in this DCS.
PE Polyethylene
If there is a conflict between any of those standards and
PE80 Medium Density Polyethylene the DCS, the DCS shall take precedence unless otherwise
PE100 High Density Polyethylene agreed by the parties.
PPE Personal Protective Equipment A list of accredited SLPs can be found here:
PPM Parts Per Million www.lr.org/en/utilities/water-industry-registration-
scheme-wirs-wirsae/search/
PVC Poly Vinyl Chloride
8. Construction (Design & 8.1.1 Pre-Construction Phase Plan
A Pre-construction Phase Plan shall be created at the
Management) Regulations design stage. This plan shall include the following: –
2015 (CDM) • Description of works
• Proposed time scales of works within the project
8.1 General
• Details of risk and required control measures
The relevant sections of the CDM Regulations (2015) apply
• Information required by Principal Contractor to
to all design works carried out by or on behalf of the Water
demonstrate competence of resources
Company – both the Water Company’s representative
(Approving Design Engineer) and the SLP’s representative • Information for preparing the health and safety plan
(SLP Designer) are Designers under CDM Regulations for the construction phase
when the design of Self-Lay Works is being generated and
The pre-construction phase plan shall be passed to the
accepted for adoption. When carrying out work specific to
Principal Contractor for inclusion and development of their
a Site, neither the SLP Designer nor the Approving Design
Construction Phase Plan before work commences on Site.
Engineer would be expected to be the Principal Designer.
The Client (Developer) has a responsibility to formally The need for the plan arises from the requirements of
appoint a competent Principal Designer and Principal CDM. HSE leaflet INDG411(rev1), published 04/15 states:
Contractor for the Site. The Principal Designer shall “Ensure a construction phase plan is in place
provide oversight of all design activity in accordance with The principal contractor (or contractor if there is only
the Regulations. one contractor) has to draw up a plan explaining how
To comply with CDM Regulations (2015) it is expected that, health and safety risks will be managed. This should be
prior to release for construction, the SLP Designer shall: proportionate to the scale of the work and associated risks
and you should not allow work to start on site until there is
• Ensure that the design avoids or addresses at source
a plan.”
foreseeable risks to health and safety
• Give priority in the design to measures which will 8.2 Collaborative Design
protect all people associated / or affected by the
project On occasion Water Companies may produce indicative
design drawings relative to the proposed Site layout for
• Ensure that the design includes adequate costing, routing or tendering purposes.
information about any aspect of the project,
structure, and all materials which may affect the Where this is the case the design drawing should be clearly
health and safety of persons during construction and marked as “Not for Construction” and/or an accompanying
during any subsequent maintenance operations document produced which states precisely what has been
considered when producing that layout drawing. The
• make the Water Company aware of any non- Water Company shall detail any services supplied and the
standard method of operation applicable to the Self- rates chargeable in its published Charging Arrangements.
Lay Works
• Record non-standard residual risks including 8.3 Non-Contestable Work – Installation
chemical or oil pipeline crossing, working at height of District Meter or Pressure Reduction
which cannot be designed out, in the project file, Equipment
and a copy passed to the Principal Designer and
Water Company Sites may require a Source of Water Connection from a
high-pressure Water Main and, in such a case, the Water
• Co-operate with all parties concerned with planning Company may require a pressure reducing valve or district
and design for the project meter installation as part of the Non-contestable Work
The SLP responsible for the proposed construction shall and Services (typically with branch connection). In this
be made aware of the risks identified by the Designer and instance, the Water Company shall assume Designer
the control measures required to reduce the risks to an responsibility under CDM Regulations for this element
acceptable level. of the work solely where it is off Site (outside of the site
boundary) and out of scope of the contestable activity to
A design which is prepared or modified outside Great be undertaken by the SLP. If this installation is required
Britain, for use in work to which CDM 2015 applies, must to be installed within the Site boundary due to the
comply with “Regulation 9 – Duties of Designers” and proximity of the Source of Water Connection, then design
the person who commissions the work is responsible for responsibility will be determined between the parties by
ensuring Regulation 9 is complied with. written agreement.
9. Design Process If an alternative PoC is required and is evident particularly
during the early stages of design by the Water Company
to a PoC (that may have been provided also by an SLP/
9.1 Minimum Information Required from Developer) for technical and/or supply reasons the
Developers Water Company shall provide the SLP designer with an
explanation and identify related options and requirements.
Appendix E (Minimum Information) of the WSG contains
a complete statement of information requirements at all If Network Reinforcement work is deemed necessary by
stages of the adoption process. At the design stage, the the Water Company relative to supplying the Site this shall
SLP may be accredited to carry out the design activity or be identified by the Water Company to the SLP and/or
may request the Water Company carry out this activity Developer during the initial design stage; and considered
if the Water Company offers this service as a Local by the SLP designer in designing the layout of the Self-Lay
Practice under section 4.6 of the WSG. An application Works.
form available from the Water Company website shall be The requirement for detailed design drawings and related
completed which is used to identify the minimum inflow information relative to design and/or construction activities
of information to begin the design process relevant to the shall be agreed between the parties to the WAA and
route of delivery of the Design. included in Schedule1 of the WAA.
9.2 Point of Connection (PoC) Requests 9.3 Annual Contestability Summary

At the determined PoC the connection is typically 9.3.1
made by an under-pressure connection (UPC) to ensure
disruption to existing customers is minimised. However This section contains information about how the Water
operational considerations may dictate that the Water Company assesses contestability of particular work
Company determines that a UPC is not suitable and that categories.
the connection will require a tee piece to be installed. 9.3.2
This involves isolating the Network and cutting a section Set out on the following page Table 9.3 is the summary
of the existing Network out to insert same, and additional that all Water Companies will publish at the date of
valves may also be installed in conjunction, on the existing implementation of this DCS and at least annually
Network. Such a connection will be considered as Non- thereafter. This will be known as an “Annual Contestability
contestable work. Summary (“ACS”) and it will be a Water Company specific
Where additional valves on the existing Network, typically variant of the standard template appearing at table 3.2 of
installed at the same time as a connection involving cutting the WSG.
in to the existing Network, are not specifically required in 9.3.3
the design for the new Self-Laid Main (i.e. to supply a Site)
No Water Company’s ACS will allow fewer activities to be
but which the Water Company requires to be installed for
Contestable Work and Services than are set out on that
operational reasons; then these valves shall be considered
template, as amended from time to time.
as Network Reinforcement work.
9.3.4
The Water Company may identify a supply need in respect
of future development that means that it requires Network Each Water Company’s ACS will be accompanied by
Reinforcement to be incorporated within the SLP’s design indicative information about the steps that an SLP would
(e.g. via the planning system, local authority development be required to take to carry out the higher risk tasks
plans or developer engagement). In these circumstances, shaded amber on Table 9.3.
the Water Company shall initiate discussions with the 9.3.5
SLP when a Point of Connection (PoC) is issued, or at the
It is expected that over time, the template ACS will be
earliest opportunity if a Point of Connection (PoC) has
modified in the light of experience and of changing
already been issued.
accreditation requirements, to increase the scope of
Similarly, where the Water Company identifies a need for Contestable activities available for SLPs to undertake.
the improvement or upgrade of the Network as part of the
9.3.6
Self-Lay Works, the Water Company shall initiate suitable
discussions with the SLP when a Point of Connection The activities appearing in green on Table 9.3 shall always
(PoC) is issued, or at the earliest opportunity if a Point be Contestable (i.e. marked green).
of Connection (PoC) has already been issued. These 9.3.7
requirements may be incorporated by agreement into the
The works and services designated Contestable by a
final SLP Accepted Design.
Water Company under its ACS shall not, in any event, be
fewer than those permitted to be carried out by SLPs in
that Water Company’s area before the date on which the
Guidance comes into effect.
Table 9.3
KEY: Work categories by number of properties potentially affected by

work or strategic nature of Existing Main
Contestable Higher risk Discretionary 500+/
>49 50-199 200-499
Strategic main
Selection of a proposed POC to serve a Site/Development from
records of Existing Mains
Construction of new mains and service connections
•• •• •• ••
Construction of new mains as part of reinforcement of Network
extension or associated Site diversion work
Design of new water network
•• •• •• ••
Chlorination and pressure testing of Self-lay Works
Meter installation in conjunction with new service connections •• •• •• ••

Undertaking Water Quality samples
Analysing Water Quality samples (subject to paragraph 17.3) •• •• •• ••

Construction of routine mains connections (CRMC) connections
Main and/or service connection: up to 63mm PE/Barrier pipe to: • • • •
• Parent Network: <12" nominal bore* DI/CI/SI/PE/AC/ Barrier
pipe/ steel
• Permanent Connections (Piece through).
Connection: 63mm to 300mm PE / Barrier Pipe to:
• • • •
• Parent Network: <12" nominal bore * CI/SI/DI/AC/PE/Barrier
pipe/steel
• Operational pressure: up to 50m
Connections: 63mm to 300mm PE / Barrier pipe to:

• • • •
• Parent Network: 12" nominal bore * to 18" nominal bore * /
300mm to 450mm nominal bore * DI/ CI/ SI/ AC/ PE/ Barrier
pipe/Steel
• Operational pressure: 50m to 75m
• • • •
Connections: over 300mm to:
• Parent Network: 18" nominal bore * & above, or high risk parent
Network: material (such as steel)
• Operational pressure: above 75m
• • • •
Valve operation in relation to commissioning new Self-Lay Works *
Self-certification of SLP for Site water distribution systems

designs
•• •• •• ••
Any size connection to GRP / PVC Network
Design of Network Reinforcement (upsizing of existing assets)

and/or design of Network diversion(s).
•• •• •• ••
Pipe sizing criteria, and the approval of design by others
Assessment of network risk, & operating live network •• •• •• ••

Commission telemetry links (meters / field equipment)
Connection, commissioning and/or decommissioning of diverted

Network
•• •• •• ••
*Notes:
1: All references to PE are to all Polyethylene pipe materials
2: PE pipe sizes are identified by outside (OD) diameter and other pipe materials and sizes refer to internal (nominal bore) diameters
3: Strategic main defined by reference to potential impact of work on key customer such as a hospital
4: See further paragraph 11.7 of the DCS
9.3.8 Where references to the Final Connection of the Self-
In advance of publication, the ACS will be discussed with Laid Main to the Existing Main on the Network require a
relevant Customers in a Water Company’s area. Each section to be isolated by a shut (to enable it to be cut-out
Water Company shall publish its ACS on its website no to install a connection point), and/or if a new branch tee is
later than four (4) weeks before it takes effect, to allow required to be cut into a Self-Laid Main and the relevant
sufficient time for SLPs to amend their processes, if assets are subsequently adopted by the Water Company
required. (and therefore forms part of the Network), then such
connections are excluded from activities shaded green.
9.3.9
A Water Company will explain within its ACS where it has 9.5 Activities shaded amber in the ACS
used its discretion to include an activity within the red
category and ensure this is published on its website. 9.5.1
The activities shaded amber shall be capable of being
9.3.10
performed by an SLP in the area of an individual Water
Where providing an adequate Site supply requires Company where the SLP complies with the requirements
Network Reinforcement, elements of this work should be of the Water Company as set out below. Such publication
considered as Contestable subject to the scope of works shall include information about control measures required
required and impact on existing end-user customers. This to allow the work to be performed. The following
concerns additional works to extend from the nearest Point paragraphs set out how publication of such information is
of Connection of suitable size to a more distant Point of to be approached.
Connection specified by the Water Company. Charges
shall by agreement between the SLP and the Water 9.5.2
Company and with reference to Water Company Charging The Water Company may require additional evidence of
Arrangements. competence to carry out activity and/or require the SLP to
follow an operational process equivalent to one that the
9.4 Activities shaded green in the ACS Water Company’s direct labour or term contractor would
be required to follow.
9.4.1
9.5.3
All activities shaded green in the above table are capable
of being performed by SLPs. The Water Company’s requirements will relate to
the specific site and will take account of the type of
9.4.2 connection involved; the location of the connection; the
These green-shaded activities will apply where the SLP strategic importance of the main Network to be connected
has the relevant WIRS or other accreditation (see section to; the potential impact on end user customers; risk to
7 of the WSG). Where further activities are accredited by water quality and regulatory impact/consideration; and the
WIRS, such activities shall be marked as green in the above resources the SLP proposes to use.
table once approved by the Codes Panel.
9.5.4
9.4.3 The company will set out the information it needs from the
The Water Company will set out the procedures it has SLP regarding its Accreditation and how its general and
in place relating to connections to the Existing Main and specific operations, resources, and procedures will protect
the forms supporting this. These will be published on the the company from any risk of interruption of supply to
Water Company’s website. its end-user customers and/or to water quality. These
requirements will be equivalent to those that the Water
9.4.4
Company’s direct labour or term contractor would be
Changes will be brought about by the procedures set out required to follow.
in the Water Sector Guidance Section 11 – Governance.
9.5.5
9.4.5
The SLP will need to demonstrate its competence or
References to the Final Connection of the Self-Laid Main to relevant experience to undertake this activity. This may be
the Existing Main on the Network are; demonstrated where the Water Company has previously
a) of an under-pressure type connection and/or, observed relevant Self-lay Works having been carried out
by the SLP or by the SLP providing details of similar work
b) a connection to a previously installed temporary that it has carried out to a satisfactory standard for other
valve-controlled washout installed in conjunction Water Companies.
with the connection to the Existing Mains Network
at the POC to supply the Site or Development, 9.5.6
and/or Water Company requirements relative to valve operation in
c) a connection to a previously installed valve- relation to commissioning of Self-Lay Works, a contestable
controlled washout, which has been installed on a activity, shall apply as set out in in paragraph 11.7
Self-Laid Main for a future connection off such main
9.5.7 under pressure. This means a United Utilities Network
The Water Company will set out below the procedures it Operative will carry out a Risk Assessment and shut-off
has in place to allow connections to the Existing Main and survey, existing customers will be warned and United
the forms supporting this. These will be published on the Utilities’ Network Operations staff will be involved in the
Water Company’s website. works. Therefore, these connections will be retained by
United Utilities.
9.5.8
Where an existing network main needs to be isolated to
United Utilities expects all ground workers laying service
permit the installation of a branch connection (not under
pipes, installing meter housing and making connections
pressure), then United Utilities will retain responsibility for
to new or existing network assets to have provided the
arranging the isolation.
relevant proof of competence. United Utilities will accept
installations by a valid SPIDER registered installer or Like for like connections will need to be carried out by
a BPEC “Service Pipe and Meter Housing Installation” United Utilities.
registered installer as proof of this competence. Details of
SLP’s are permitted to complete 15mm and 20mm screw in
the BPEC course can be found on the BPEC website and
meter installations.
can be booked via one of the training centres. This is in
addition to being WIAPS approved and ensures familiarity
with United Utilities’ equipment and ways of working. 9.6 Activities shaded red in the ACS
Training should be renewed every 3 years. 9.6.1
United Utilities expects all workers operating existing The Water Companies have concluded that connections
or new United Utilities assets (valves / hydrants) to be shaded red in table 9.3 are of such a high risk that they
“Calm Network Trained”. This is a qualification recognised are unlikely to be contestable in most conceivable
across the water industry and ensures existing assets and circumstances
customers are protected as much as possible. The training 9.6.2
is delivered via a free online course and once completed
However, if an SLP wishes to carry out this work, it shall
the staff member’s name is held on a national register.
contact the Water Company directly to determine whether
To get a link to the course or to hire one of our metered
conditions can be agreed that enable the SLP to carry out
standpipes please contact our standpipe team on 01925
the requested activity
679498. Calm Network Training should be renewed every
3 years.
9.7 Design Submissions to Water Company
The following additional requirements are required for
activities shaded amber. The details and timescales shall be Design submissions shall be submitted to the Water
agreed between United Utilities and the SLP as part of the Company along with all supporting information as set out
pre-planning and point of connection application. in Appendix E – Minimum Information of the WSG.
The SLP shall not rely on records to determine the material Any activity classed as Non-Contestable shall be confirmed
of existing mains, but shall validate the material at the in writing by the Water Company following discussion
proposed point of connection and seek confirmation from between the Water Company and SLP upon the issue of a
United Utilities. Design Acceptance.
A site-specific Risk Assessment will need to be carried We encourage Developers to construct properties which
out by United Utilities Network Operations staff when promote the efficient use of water. Where qualifying
completing the following connections under pressure: developments can be proven to be constructed to use 100
litres per person per day, or less, we will provide a reduced
1. All connections bigger than 25mm rate against our Water Infrastructure Charge (as published
2. Where host main is >8" internal bore in our charges scheme). We will utilise the methodologies
set out in Appendix A “Water Efficiency Calculator for
3. Where host main material is asbestos cement New Dwellings” of The Building Regulations Approved
4. The main is in an area which is historically sensitive Document G, to calculate the level of water consumption
to discoloured water (this will be highlighted to the at new household premises.
SLP by the United Utilities Design Engineer)
9.8 Design Proposal
If the connection satisfies any of the above criteria then the
connection must not be carried out without confirmation When preparing a water network design proposal the SLP
from United Utilities that the site-specific Risk Assessment Designer shall:
has taken place. United Utilities will retain the right to carry
1. Select appropriate materials for the Self-Laid Main
out any connections where the host main material is PVC
and Service Pipes
or GRP as United Utilities do not allow these to be done
2. Determine the legal land ownership boundary of the
Site
3. Produce a drawing to an appropriate scale to show 3. Proposed Self-Laid Mains, including position of
the layout and route of the Self-Laid Mains and sluice valves, washouts, hydrants, air valves and any
Service Pipes and proposed meter arrangements other fittings required
(relative to Service Pipe entry points) in accordance
4. Any requirements for the protection and/or diversion
with this Design and Construction Specification
of the existing Network
4. Provide all related material requirements and
5. Material and size of each Self-Laid Main
details as required by this Design and Construction
Specification 6. Depth of each Self-Laid Main when installation
depth is not in accordance with Streetworks UK
5. Calculate demands and size all Service Pipes in line
guidance (subject to agreement by Water Company)
with this Design and Construction Specification (see
also paragraph 10.2) 7. The Self-Lay Works and Water Company Works
(Contestable / Non-contestable activities)
6. Size the Self-Laid Mains across the Site as may be
required to meet the requirements of the Site and any 8. Position of existing buildings or features relative to
Development relative to the Site, following discussion the design proposal for reference (minimum of 3
with the Water Company. Any Water Company points on the drawing to enable triangulation)
requirements will be communicated after such
9. Individually numbered plots
discussion has taken place. See further section 10.2
10. Location of Service Pipes, showing size if above
7. Identify the agreed Point of Connection and
25mm
determine by agreement with the Water Company
all work that is Contestable and Non-contestable 11. Service Pipe entry points
8. Design the appropriate number of Self-Laid Main 12. Location of boundary boxes, manifold boxes and any
fittings required to control the Network and the Self- meter chambers as applicable
Lay Works 13. Type of service connection for each plot, i.e., wall
9. Identify any sections of Self-Laid Mains that require box, boundary box, manifold, internal
easements or wayleaves 14. Hydrants adoptable by the Fire and Rescue Service
10. Identify any Special Engineering Difficulties as 15. Location of any ducts
appropriate.
16. Any Special Engineering Difficulties
Water companies shall share with the SLP any pipe size
methodology where this is requested by the SLP. 17. Areas of contamination where protective pipework
is required
9.9 Drawing Standards 18. Future demand, or Development, or phase adjacent
The Water Company may supply the SLP with templates to Site as identified by the Water Company or
to assist in the standardisation of design drawings. If this is Developer and its Point of Connection relative to the
not available, then the SLP should provide their own design proposed Self-Laid Main
template. 19. North point
Design and as-laid (as constructed) drawings shall be 20. Site boundary
submitted to the Water Company electronically in both
CAD and PDF format, by agreement with the Water 21. Roads / highways / service strips (adopted or
Company, for incorporation into the Water Company’s proposed for adoption)
corporate geographical information system (GIS). 22. Change in ground level
Design drawings shall show all asset locations, size and 23. Service strips, wayleaves and easements required
specification in a clear and unambiguous format. Should for the construction, operation and maintenance of
enlargements, blow ups or schematics be required in order the Self-Laid Main
to ensure a clear and unambiguous layout then these shall
24. Significant environmental and health and safety
be incorporated within the design submission.
hazards
Design drawings shall include and clearly show, as a
25. Contestable / Non-contestable works annotated
minimum:
26. A drawing legend / title block
1. Proposed off-site Self-Laid Mains to Point of
Connection to the Network The above list represents best practice and in some
cases, not all such drawings will be required by the Water
2. AOD at POC and highest point of the site including
Company. Water Companies will justify differences in
Site topography can be provided separately
documentation requirements between requisitioned and
self-lay schemes.
9.10 Drawing Legend The use of PVC-O is limited to the repair of water mains
only and is not permitted as a material for new mains.
The drawing legend shall contain:
To cope with failures of Pressure Management Valves
1. SLP contact details (PMVs), the pressure rating of any plastics pipe shall be not
2. Developer contact details less than two thirds of the uncontrolled pressure.
3. Company carrying out the design (if different to Refer to section 10.8.1 for additional requirements
above) regarding contaminated land.
4. SLP Designer name The below table specifies the Water Company’s accepted
size and pressure ratings for water pipes. Requests to use
5. CAD operator name
sizes and materials other than those listed below must be
6. Site name approved by the Water Company.
7. Site address Table 10.1 Permitted pipes sizes, materials, SDR and pressure
8. Ordnance Survey coordinates ratings to be used within the Water Company area (insert
additional text under as necessary).
9. Industry recognised scale of the drawing
Pressure
10. Drawing / revision reference number Size Material SDR
Rating2
11. Water Company reference number 25mm PE80 11 12.5 bar
12. Approval status i.e. 32mm PE80 11 12.5 bar
a. Proposed design (not for construction) 63mm PE80 11 12.5 bar
b. Water Company approved design (not for 90mm PE100 17 10 bar
construction)
110mm PE100 17 10 bar
c. Approved for Construction) 160mm PE100 17 10 bar
9.11 Design & Construction Variations 225mm PE100 17 10 bar

280mm PE100 17 10 bar
Changes to the design/construction of the Self-Lay Works
(including those due to site conditions, changes to the Site 315mm PE100 17 10 bar
made by the Developer, etc.) which require the re-issue of
Larger pipe sizes will require agreement with
either the SLP Accepted Design or the Water Company United Utilities
Design shall be considered a Significant Variation. The
Parties shall comply with the process in clause 19 of the 1: Pipe sizes 125mm, 140mm, 180mm and 200mm dia. are
WAA (Variations). permitted for rehabilitation/slip lining only subject to dispensation
by United Utilities.
9.11.1 Minor Variations 2: It is UU policy to use 12.5bar for services pipes and 10bar pipes
Minor variations shall be agreed in writing between the up to 315mm. Dispensation from United Utilities is required to use
Parties. pipes with other pressure ratings unless required for the operating
pressure.
Minor variations shall be classed as changes to the
proposed Self-Laid Mains and/or Service Pipe design 10.2 Principles of Sizing of Water Mains
with no significant impact on the maximum scope of The Self-Laid Main shall be sized to meet peak hydraulic
work measured by the number of plots on the Site i.e. if demands and shall be not oversized such that they fail to
there is no change in the number of plots or the financial satisfy all requirements or conditions to maintain water
transaction, the change is classed as minor. quality.
The Self-Laid Main shall be sized to take in account the
entire development that the Developer and SLP are aware
10. Pipe Sizing Methodology of to avoid unnecessary upsizing at a later date, taking into
account
This section covers permitted pipe sizes and methodology
of pipe size determination. • The results of any Network modelling by the Water
Company relative to an area of Development by
10.1 Permitted Pipe Diameters, Pressure reference to information in the public domain and/or
by reference to related development enquiries it has
Ratings and Permissible Materials. received
The use of Ductile Iron (DI) is limited to situations where
• Information from the Water Company relevant to
PE is not suitable, and shall only be permitted through
the design of mains and services for a Site and/or a
dispensation by United Utilities. The exception is tee
Development
branches and riser pipework for air valves or hydrants.
(Water Companies’ Charging Arrangements shall be the Point of Connection of supply to the Site as required by
referred to in relation to the provision of more than a single the Sector Guidance). Any additional work over and above
feed into a Site and/or a Development and/or relating to that which is required to provide the Site with a water
upsizing of proposed Self-Lay Works). supply shall be categorised as Network Reinforcement
and funded by the Water Company in accordance with its
If the Water Company identifies a need for the betterment
Charging Arrangements.
of Network or associated activity required on the existing
network and has agreed with the SLP that they will
undertake this work, or part thereof, then this proposal 10.4 Domestic Hydraulic Demand Calculations
shall be shown as part of the detailed design of the In this section the Water Company shall specify the
Network and Service Pipe to supply the development. following constants:
The sizing of pipes for indicative design purposes (e.g. for X = Average demand per capita
cost estimates or tendering) may be done using a simple Y = Average household occupancy rate
table method for number of properties. However, no Z = Peak flow factor
reliance shall be placed on this indicative assessment for
the purposes of any final design as pipes shall be designed The UU design standard S14 - Design of Water Networks
in accordance with the principles and criteria stated below. should be applied (available upon request).
The UU design standard S14 - Design of Water Networks Demand per capita per day shall be taken as 160 Litres
(available upon request) should be applied in conjunction unless evidence to the contrary is provided for the specific
with a hydraulic network modelling computer programme. development.
Calculation for household occupancy shall be taken as 2.5
10.3 Indicative Pipe Diameter Selection persons per household on average unless evidence to the
contrary is provided for the Site.
As an indicative initial assessment of the water network
pipe size requirements for a Site, Table 10.3 may be used Average daily demand per household is therefore 160 x 2.5
to determine the size of pipe to supply a given number = 400 litres
of residential dwellings. It may also be used as a method
To account for diversity in the network Peak Flow Factors
of determination of Source of Water requirements on the
for domestic scenarios shall be taken to be 3.
existing Network.
Peak Demand may be calculated then by multiplying the
When a Water Company requires to deviate from these
average day demand per household by the peaking factor.
guidelines in determining a suitable PoC (e.g. inadequate
capacity in the Network or site-specific constraints A site of ‘n’ Domestic units has a daily demand in litres of
including the condition of existing assets) then such XY x n = nXY l
additional work would be categorised as Network This must be multiplied by the peaking factor Z. Therefore
Reinforcement and funded by the Water Company in peak demand in litres per second can be estimated at nXY
accordance with its charging arrangements. x Z = Peak demand in l/s.
Table 10.3: Derived from section A.12 of BS 805:2000
10.5 Calculations for Multi-Occupancy
Number of
Typical Pipe Nominal Bore Building and Industrial and Commercial
Individual
Residential
Outside Diameter (Other Pipe Domestic Use
(PE Pipes) Materials)
Dwellings The UU design standard S14 - Design of Water Networks
0-20 63mm 50mm should be applied (available upon request)
20-40 90mm 80mm
10.6 Process Water
40-95 110mm/125mm 100mm
95-300 160mm/180mm 150mm
It is expected that the client should provide peak demands
given their individual knowledge of the Development. The
300-700 225mm/250mm 200mm connection and Self-Laid Mains that are to be installed
For all developments the Designer shall consider and should then be selected based on their peak demand.
incorporate spine mains as necessary to allow for
additional development or phases of development which 10.7 Pressure and Flow
are to be connected ideally to at least two points on
10.7.1 Source Pressure
the Network. The Water Company shall make available
information during this discussion and an assessment and For the purposes of designing the network, the SLP shall
advice shall be provided to the Designer of any Network check with the Water Company to confirm pressure at the
Reinforcement to be considered in a Site design. source during the design stage, if any constraints, e.g.,
effect on head loss due to an increased AOD relative to
Note: Notwithstanding that more than one connection a Site and/or Development, are identified by the SLP or
point into a Site may be designed (e.g. for mitigation of the Water Company a workable solution is to be agreed
future supply risk) only one of these shall be designated as between the Parties.
10.7.2 Pressure and Flow 10.8.1 Ground contamination during construction
Reference levels of service shall be used to ensure that If contamination is suspected during construction of the
networks can supply all properties with a minimum Self-lay Works the work shall be stopped and be shall
pressure and flow at the customer’s communication pipe. be isolated from the potential source of contamination
and the incident reported to the Water Company and
Minimum pressure in communication pipe at boundary
Developer. An investigation and action plan, which may
of property to be serviced based on Ofwat’s Guaranteed
include a change of pipe material (and/or replacement of
Standards Scheme (GSS) is 7 metres head with a flow of
the apparatus already installed) shall be agreed with the
9 litres per minute.
Water Company before work recommences.
In normal operational circumstances Minimum Pressure at
The SLP shall ensure that all employees are trained and
a hydrant or nodal point on the system shall be 15 mH or
able to undertake the appropriate actions when working in
1.5 Bar.
potentially contaminated land in accordance with health
Maximum Design Pressure (MDP) which is equal to and safety legislation.
Design Pressure plus allowance for surge, shall not exceed
Consideration should be given to the effect of permeable
Pressure Nominal (PN) which is the pressure rating of the
surfaces on future contamination risk and documented in
lowest rated component in the system.
section 5 of the Contaminated Land Risk Assessment.
SLP Designers shall clearly state where a component has
Contaminated land is a particular risk in United Utilities
been used below the Water Company’s standard pressure
region and additional guidance has been developed by
rating to allow standard System Test Pressures (STP) to be
United Utilities for the selection of water pipes in land
adjusted on site.
potentially affected by contamination. This guidance shall
10.7.3 Velocity be used by SLP’s when selecting pipe materials - refer to
Minimum peak time velocities in all Pipes shall reach “Supplementary guidance for the selection of water pipes
0.2 msˉ¹ in land potentially affected by contamination”.
Maximum velocity in mains shall not exceed 1.0 msˉ¹ Pipe joints in barrier pipe systems shall be made in
accordance with the pipe manufacturer’s guidance. United
Maximum velocity in Service Pipe shall not exceed 1.0 msˉ¹ Utilities current Pipe Framework Suppliers (Radius and
The UU design standard S14 - Design of Water Networks GPS) state that they do not require joints to be wrapped
(available should be applied in conjunction with a hydraulic with aluminium in foil in order to maintain the integrity of
network modelling computer programme. the barrier system. Only EF fittings manufactured by the PE
barrier pipe manufacturer should be used with that barrier
10.7.4 Calculating Headloss through the Network pipe system (i.e. both the barrier pipe and the EF fittings
For newly designed and constructed Water Mains headloss shall be made by the same manufacturer).
per 1000m shall not exceed 10m where the resulting
minimum pressure to customers would be greater than Where there is a need to join barrier pipe from one
30m gauge pressure. manufacturer to a barrier pipe made by another
manufacturer (e.g. connecting to a previously installed
mH, target values shall be between 2m/1000m and section of pipe), then a gunmetal transitional barrier pipe
4m/1000m. fitting shall be used and wrapped with barrier pipe system
The UU design standard S14 - Design of Water Networks foil tape. Alternatively a valve may be inserted to separate
(available upon request) should be applied in conjunction the two systems using flange adaptors and a suitable
with a hydraulic network modelling computer programme. gasket. Standard gaskets must not be used.
10.7.5 Topography
Above Ordnance Datum (AOD) shall be the preferred scale
when highlighting level changes on the design drawing. 11. Water Main Design and
The effect of increased altitudes on a Site shall be taken Construction Principles
into consideration by the SLP Designer when low source
pressures have been identified by the Water Company. General principles in designing Self-Laid Mains shall be
that they;
The finished floor level of the highest connection shall for
the purposes of the design serve as the additional loss of • Minimise whole lifecycle costs and impact on the
head when ensuring the reference level of service. environment
• Deliver minimum standards of service to customers
10.8 Selection of Materials for Contaminated
• Ensure security of supply so far as reasonably
Ground practicable (see section 4 as regards funding of any
Materials for use in contaminated ground shall be selected such additional works)
in accordance with the Water UK Contaminated Land • Ensure continuing water quality
Assessment Guidance. See link in Appendix 1.
• Allow for safe and flexible operation of control Refer to paragraph 22 for United Utilities requirements for
points and surface assets pipework in shared drives.
If it is not possible to follow the Streetworks UK guidance,
11.1 Design Accreditation then the SLP Designer should consult with the Water
The SLP shall demonstrate that it has suitable design Company to agree the preferred location.
Accreditation based on WIRS. Any easements required will be obtained by Water
Company (at the expense of the SLP/Developer which
11.2 Construction (pre-start) will include any consideration payable for the grant of
Prior to the construction of any Self-Lay Work the SLP easement and all legal costs and surveyors’ fees incurred
shall ensure that any Water Company required approvals in relation to the documentation required). The easements
have been obtained and that a pre-start meeting between must be granted direct to the Water Company and be
the Parties has occurred when one has been requested by entered into before adoption of the Self Lay Works can
reference to paragraph 24. occur
During construction the SLP/Developer shall use
11.3 Routing and Positioning Principles reasonable endeavours to ensure that other utility
companies’ apparatus installed after the Self-Laid Main and
Where the Self-Laid Main is to be laid within an adopted
Service Pipe shall not restrict or compromise that Self-Laid
highway, a street, or a dedicated service strip, it should
Main and future access to it.
be laid in accordance with the latest Streetworks UK
good practice guidance (Volumes 1 to 6) unless the Self-Laid Mains are to be laid on the side of the road where
Water Company has indicated its preferred routing and the housing density is higher to minimise the number of
positioning of the Self-Laid Main and Service Pipe. In service pipe crossings.
this case, the Water Company’s requirements shall be
Although not a preferred configuration, the requirement
incorporated into the design by the SLP Designer. Any
for new Self-Laid dual Main(s) (typically where road
requirement for preferred routing and positioning will
construction prohibits utility apparatus at normal depths
typically be associated with technical requirements that
e.g. shallow drains, permeable paving systems) may
includes future access to assets for maintenance and/or
be necessary, and in these instances such a technical
repair. Where the Water Company requests a change to
consideration is to be agreed between the parties.
the route due it not meeting their specific requirements,
the costs incurred will be payable by the Water Company. Security of supply may be increased by linking in the Self-
Any such variation will need agreement with the SLP and Laid Main when there is a significant number of properties
Developer before works proceed. being serviced through a single pipe, provision for flushing
in these cases must be made by designing washouts
Wherever possible new mains should be located in an
located within 3-way valve arrangements or between in
area designated as a street. Alternatively United Utilities
line valves.
will accept mains to be laid in designated service strips
provided there is provision for ongoing future access and To reduce the likelihood of water quality issues from the
maintenance. Where mains cannot be laid in a street or lack of turnover in the Self-Laid Main to an end hydrant
where future access in a service strip cannot be reasonably (dead leg) it shall not extend more than 2m past the last
guaranteed then United Utilities will require an easement service connection.
for the main which shall be at the cost of the developer.
Self-Laid Mains shall maintain minimum proximity to
Where an existing main is located on the opposite side of buildings and structures as specified by the Water
the road to the new premises, it is often preferable to install Company in the table below:
a new main on the side adjacent to the new premises using
a single road crossing, rather than use a separate road Table: 11.1 Minimum strip width required for varying pipe
crossing for each property. diameters
Examples of the minimum standards for mains layouts are Min Proximity
provided in paragraph 22. required (m) from Minimum Access
Nominal Pipe Size
centre line of Width
Design Acceptance will consider any installation route Water Main
relative to private land, land that is defined as a street and/
25mm - 150mm 3m preferred, but 6m preferred,
or which is designated as highway and any requirement for 0.6m absolute but 2m absolute
an adoptable service strip or footpath. minimum minimum
Designs for the installation of Self-Laid Main and/or >150mm - 300mm 3m preferred, but 6m minimum
Service Pipe(s) in shared driveways (i.e. where multiple 0.6m absolute
plots are to be supplied) shall be in accordance with the minimum
Water Company’s criteria. >300mm 5m 10m minimum
See also paragraph 13: Designers shall refer to Streetworks 11.5 Mains Fittings
UK publication Volume 4: Guidelines for the Planning,
Installation & Maintenance of Utility Apparatus in Proximity Valves shall be installed to control the flow within the
to Trees when selecting route in proximity to existing trees network and enable all components to be isolated, drained
and if necessary, shall highlight any Tree Protection Orders and recharged for maintenance purposes. The number,
on the design drawing. size and position of valves at the point of connection to the
existing main will be determined by UUW.
No Self-Laid Main shall be constructed unless the design of
said main has been approved by the Water Company, and A valve should be located at all branch locations and the
no Self-Laid Main or Service Pipe shall be connected to maximum spacing of isolation valves on distribution mains
the Network until all conditions precedent within the WAA shall be 1000m or to shut off a maximum of 50 properties.
have been met. All valves must be anti-clockwise closing. Spindles must be
installed on all valves which should end 200mm below the
11.4 Depth of Self-Laid Main cover to facilitate ease of future operation.
Self-Laid Main(s) shall be installed at the appropriate cover Washout hydrants should provide where dead legs could
depths in accordance with the minimum and maximum be created during operation i.e. at isolation valves or at the
depth range specified in the Streetworks UK guidance end of the pipe. Dead legs created by isolation valves that
relative to the surface in which the Self-Laid Main(s) are to can be fed from either side require an OXO arrangement
be installed. (washout-valve-washout) to allow the main to be flushed
out from either side of the valve. Typically hydrants should
The Water Company preferred installation depth (cover to
be mounted directly on a riser from the crown of the pipe
crown of pipe) is be not less than 750mm for new self-laid
(directly on top of tee) or directly on the end of the pipe
plastic mains except in agricultural land where the cover
with tapers as required. For all applications water take-off
shall be 900mm. Metallic mains that shall always be laid
by 3rd parties shall be discouraged with capped hydrants.
with 900mm of cover.
End washouts will be required on mains of 63mm
Water Quality Considerations
and above and must be located to suit hydraulic and
In accordance with the Principles of Water Supply Hygiene operational convenience, including consideration as to how
and related technical guidance notes listed therein (see any wash out water will be disposed of.
Appendix 1-Other documents) the SLP shall ensure that
Valves, washouts, hydrants, etc. should, as far as is
the Developer and the SLP ensure demand is sufficient to
practicable be located in the footpath or verge for both
allow adequate turnover of water following commissioning
access and safety reasons and to mitigate the effect of
of any new Self-Laid Main in order to protect water quality.
traffic, surface water and silting in chambers.
Where possible, Development spine roads shall be serviced
Where there is no option but to design site fittings in
with two-way fed ring mains to maintain water quality
trafficked areas, under no circumstances shall they be
across the Site. The Water Company and SLP Designer
placed in parking bays or behind any locked access gates.
shall consult on such proposals and the SLP Designer shall
incorporate the Water Company requirements relative to
this design consideration into the Site design. The costs 11.6 Controlling Valves and Valve Operation
associated with this shall be dealt with under the principles Mains isolation associated with any planned interruption
set out in paragraph 4 of this document. requiring a shut to an Existing Main valve may be carried
Where despite the above, infrastructure is laid in advance out by the Water Company and/or by an SLP subject to
of turnover, the Self-Laid Main shall either have artificial the SLP persons involved in the Site works having been
load by way of cross connection into the live system or authorised by the Water Company to undertake this
shall have a flushing programme denoted on the design, to activity. The Water Company will take into account specific
be carried out by the SLP. Site constraints or considerations that may impact on the
end user customer and/or water quality.
The Developer or SLP shall be responsible for ensuring
that all required permits and agreements are in place for Approval and authorisation by the Water Company
identifying where water can be flushed to and for disposal may include compliance with specific Water Company
of said water and whether water is required to be de- approval and authorisation procedures (and training) and
chlorinated prior to disposal. completion of Water Company provided training that
includes; CALM network training, valve operations, and
Only standpipes that have been approved by the Water discoloration risk assessment.
Company shall be used (details of such may be published
on the Water Company website). Valve closing directions within United Utilities region are
anti-clockwise and all new valves to be installed by an SLP
Operation of valves: The Water Company’s specified shall be anti-clockwise closing.
standards in paragraph 11.7 below for operation of valves
and hydrants shall be complied with (including satisfactory Valve operations by third parties shall only be permitted
completion of any related training in line with guidance when authorised by United Utilities.
material offered by the Company).
11.7 Washout and Fire Hydrants 11.12 Rights of Access
All washouts and fire hydrants shall be through-bore type. The Self-Laid Main shall, wherever possible, be routed in
publicly adopted highways and maintained highways or
Hydrants on mains 200mm or greater shall be installed
streets as defined in NRSWA Section 48 (1) and amended
with a gate valve (with bevelled gear box spindle) to permit
under the Traffic Management Act (TMA) 2004. These
isolation for maintenance purposes without shutting off the
shall not normally require rights of access. Examples of
main to which they are connected.
situations where Self-Laid Mains are to be laid in a street
Hydrants shall be installed ensuring the outlet is no more are:
than 300mm from the surface.
• An adopted street on land which is owned by a Local
Authority
11.8 Air Valves
• A street on land which is owned by the Developer
Air valves are required at high points and at points of and which may or may not be adopted in the future
significant changes of vertical direction along the network but serves more than one property
where in either case there is a risk of air locking. The
location is to be agreed at design stage. • A street on land which is in joint third-party
ownership
Air valves shall be of the double ball type. Air valves on
mains 200mm or greater shall be installed with a gate The section 38 Drawing shall be used to highlight any Self-
valve (with bevelled gear box spindle) to permit isolation Laid Main installed in third party land, which is not a street
for maintenance purposes without shutting off the main to and that may require land rights to be obtained and a legal
which they are connected. notice to be issued. In these instances, the Water Company
shall establish and confirm with the Developer/SLP the
Air valves shall be housed in a secure, free draining right of access and shall normally require an easement
chamber which shall be vented to avoid pressurisation to be provided by the land owner. Examples of situations
or depressurisation during their operation but protected where Self-Laid Mains are not to be laid in a street are:
against ingress of contaminants. Air valves shall be
positioned at edges of fields or in footways where possible. • Industrial and commercial Site where land is wholly
Air valves installed on pipe bridges shall be adequately owned by a singular 3rd Party
protected. • Site access is through a third party’s land that does
not form part of the development
11.9 District Metered Areas and
In cases requiring the Self-Laid Main to be laid in land
Boundary Valves not defined as a street all such permissions and rights of
District meter locations shall be agreed with the Water access shall be identified before the design is approved.
Company. If no information is available, then as a rule
In the process of designing it may be necessary to obtain
new DMAs in the design shall not exceed 3000 domestic
other consents for works; these consents include:
properties in size and for a development size of 3000
properties then a DMA meter is likely to be required. See • Local Highways by way of Section 50 Agreements
also paragraph 8.3. • Other Adopting Utilities where we are laying within
Shut valves will need to be installed if a Site is fed by two an existing easement
separate DMAs via two Source of Water Connections. In • Environmental Agencies and Waterways Authorities
this instance their requirement and location shall be agreed
at the design stage with the Water Company. • Rail and Transport Network Operators
• Historical Societies and National Heritage Agencies
11.10 Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
All such servitudes, easements, wayleaves and planning
Considerations permission required for the Self-Lay Works and land
SLP Designers shall ensure relative to the final installation for the siting of equipment shall be obtained prior to
of the Self-Laid Main and Service Pipe that any Sustainable commencement of works and in accordance with the
Drainage System (SuDS) shall not be installed above, Statutory Consents and Land Rights sections of the WAA.
underneath, or adjacent to the final position of Self-Laid
In accordance with the WAA, the Water Company shall
Mains and Service Pipe. The location of any proposed
obtain any required easements to protect its Network,
SuDS and permeable surfaces proposed for a Site are to be
or any future extension of such, and any related and/
clearly marked on the proposed design drawing (see also
or incurred costs including third party costs shall be
paragraph 10.8).
recovered by the Water Company in accordance with its
published Charging Arrangements.
11.11 Double Spade Valves
The use of double spade valves for commissioning purposes
shall only be permitted if approved by United Utilities.
12. Service Pipe Design and The conditions for the connection of service pipes to water
mains shall be as set out in section 47 of the Water Industry
Installation Act.
Service pipes, stop taps and meters for any new
Both parts of the Service Pipe shall be appropriately
development should be configured for optimum hydraulics,
designed, and responsibility for design acceptance
construction, and maintenance. United Utilities specific
typically rests with the party responsible for its
requirements are set out in paragraphs 21 and 22.
maintenance.
Refer to section 10.8.1 for United Utilities requirements for
The following diagram provides guidance as to the
laying pipes in contaminated land.
allocation of such responsibilities.
The supply pipe shall be the property owner’s
Figure 1: responsibility and shall conform to the Water Regulations
and requirements of the Water Company.
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I
12.1 Routing, Positioning and Location

Property
Site boundary
Boundary box (to
Water Company
• IL___ C
________
;.il I• The Water Company shall specify its policy and installation
requirements on the design and installation of Permissible
Materials (service pipes, meters, chambers, ducting, etc.)
required routing, and location relative also to contaminated
Supply
policy). Plus, where I

pipe
I
applicable, meter I
I ground.
I
I Street
_______ boundary Service Pipes shall only be laid through land which either
B
.J
L - - -
form part of a street or to which the property being served

Communication
has permanent rights of access.

pipe
Service Pipe routes in so far as is reasonably practicable

shall follow a straight route perpendicular to the Self-Laid
Main and the property to which it services.
Existing water main
A
Service Pipes shall generally be designed to connect to the
nearest Self-Laid Main to the property.
Service Responsibility Separate Service Pipes shall be provided to each house or
connection Regulations building on the premises, or to those different parts of a
pipework Installation Maintenance
building on the premises which are separately occupied by
way of multiple supply pipes.
A–B
Water Joint communication pipes may be used to reduce road
Communication SLP
Company Water Supply crossings however each property must receive an individual
Pipe
(Water supply pipe (see 12.5 for multi occupancy properties) and
Quality) meters (if applicable). Joint communication pipes shall not
Boundary box Regulations be laid within private land.
(plus, where Water 2016
SLP Service Pipes shall be designed such that the requirements
applicable, Company
meter)
of Streetworks UK are maintained with respect to
separation from other plant and utilities.
Water Supply
(Water 12.2 Depth of Services
B–C Property Fittings)
Developer Service Pipes shall be installed in accordance with the
Supply pipe owner Regulations
1999 and Water Regulations and Streetworks UK guidance.
Water Supply Service pipes shall be laid with an even grade where
(Water possible, with cover between a depths of 750mm to
Internal Property Fittings)
Developer 1350mm from the finished ground level in accordance with
plumbing owner (Amendment
Regulations) Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.
1999 If a boundary box is to be installed on the Service Pipe,
the pipe shall be laid with cover between 750mm and
850mm for a minimum of 1.0metre on each side of the
boundary box.
Service Pipes being designed outside this range shall have
special protective measures vetted and agreed by the
Approving Design Engineer.
12.3 Sizing of Services permanent lettering, so that customers may easily identify
which meter serves their property. Where meters are
While service connections can only be designed to meet located in a secure area, customers should be provided
minimum standards at the point of delivery every effort with access both for meter reading and to enable the water
shall be made to ensure that all parts of the service pipe to their premises to be individually controlled. Meters
are sized in accordance with industry standards. should not be located in any area such as a plant room or
Service Pipes shall be sized to ensure velocity is ≤1.0msˉ¹ similar that could present access difficulties or other safety
and that total headloss is ≤ 2.0 mH. related issues.
Services to standard domestic properties shall be minimum A shared service pipe can serve any number of properties
[20]mm internal diameter and capable of supplying (typically in a multi-occupied building) and it is usually
required flow and pressure based on required demand. acceptable for domestic and commercial units to be
served via a single shared supply within a multi occupancy
The sizing or service pipes to new developments is
premise. It will not normally be in a street or in land
governed by the requirement that there should be an
protected by an easement, but should be installed such that
adequate supply to meet customer demands, at the point of
it remains accessible for repair.
delivery, at all times while ensuring that water quality is not
compromised through the use of oversized pipes. For low-rise buildings, in multiple occupancy, the number of
separate service pipes to the building should be minimised.
As a guide the typical size of pipe for a given number of
Ideally, 2 or more occupancy units should have a suitably
properties is shown in the table below. The values given
sized shared service pipe, with separate meters inside the
should not be a substitute for conducting an adequate
building, preferably accessible from a common area. The
hydraulic assessment taking into account all pertinent
developer should be encouraged to provide a ground floor
factors.
services cupboard, where individual stop taps and supply
pipes may be taken from a common manifold arrangement.
Number of individual Typical pipe outside diameter
Meters for each dwelling may be located either at the
dwellings (PE pipes)
intake position manifold or within the individual dwelling.
2 32mm A multiport box at the end of a shared service pipe can be
located adjacent to premises to provide individual external
3-5 50mm* control to each occupancy unit, but this should not be used
5-20 63mm
to house water meters for individual service connections. In
such cases the meter should be located within the premises
21-40 90mm being served; multiport boxes should not be used in a
cascade arrangement.
*UUW non-preferred size but may be installed for a customer
supply pipe where appropriate. For buildings in multiple occupancy, the meters should be
clearly tagged to identify the unit served, and they should
12.4 Location of Boundary Boxes be arranged in an orderly sequence. Underground meters
United Utilities does not require boundary stop-taps on new do not necessarily need to be placed in the street, although
household connections where the meter arrangement on they should be placed in a hard-standing area. A sensible
the property is in an in-wall or wall-mounted meter box. location should be agreed between the SLP and United
(These have an integral quarter-turn control valve, which Utilities.
can be operated from outside the property). Common metering arrangements may be permitted where
Where meters are located within the premises, a stop tap it can be demonstrated the responsibility for billing and
located in an approved boundary box shall be positioned payment of all associated water and sewerage charges
in a hard standing area at an accessible location outside will be undertaken by a Responsible Party meeting the
the premises at the point where the service pipe enters the requirements which will include but not limited to credit
building. The approved boundary box shall be the property checks. The water service pipe work within the building
owner’s responsibility. must be arranged such that individual metering to each
dwelling or to any shared water provision can be installed
Refer to paragraph 22 for United Utilities requirements for without the need to carry out any modification.
the arrangement of service pipes and boundary boxes.
Common meters will not be allowed where household
12.5 Supplies to Multi Occupancy Buildings and non-household premises would be supplied through a
single meter.
Premises that consist of a number of separate occupancy
units, which may be household and non-household, must Refer to paragraph 22 for the acceptable arrangements for
be individually metered. Additionally, there may be a need the metering of multi-occupancy buildings.
to fit separate meters to record water consumption for
communal facilities such as communal hot water or laundry
facilities. Where meters are installed in a communal area,
each meter should be clearly identified using a tag with
12.6 Services to Multi Storey Buildings could be due to UUW planned or unplanned work, or if
the supply to the premises is shut-off longer term for any
For high-rise buildings, characterised by the requirement reason e.g. when vacant. In the case of flats, whether
for pumping to upper floors, a shared service pipe from the high or low rise, regulations require an external stop tap is
tank/pump to each floor is acceptable. A single common available so that the individual unit can be isolated from a
tank and pump is usually acceptable where a building common access area in an emergency, typically for frost
has more than one tower, whether or not the buildings damage when occupancy units are empty.
are linked at the ground floor. Meters may be installed in
service cupboards where individual stop taps and supply Refer to paragraph 22 for the acceptable arrangements for
pipes are fitted to a common manifold arrangement or the metering of multi-occupancy buildings.
within each individual dwelling.
The water service pipe work within the building must be
12.7 Additional Requirements for Supplies to
arranged such that individual metering to each dwelling or Buildings Other Than Domestic Dwellings
to any shared water provision can be installed without the When the Developer’s flow rates are in question the
need to carry out any modification. SLP Designer shall check that demand was calculated in
For any proposed high rise United Utilities will design the accordance with BS EN 806.
system for 20m at the nearest node. Then if the Ref Level of The design shall include for back flow prevention; at least
Service is met at the “point of delivery” then United Utilities single check non-return valves.
obligations are fulfilled. In effect this will usually give a
useable mains pressure supply to the ground and first Demand for process water shall be treated separately
floors only. when designing the service.
The point of delivery is still the reference point for any The SLP Designer shall investigate any seasonal demand
houses which may be on very long service pipes and/or patterns when designing the service.
elevated from the main.
If a proposed new low rise housing development is elevated
close to the reservoir which will serve it, then a pumping 13. Civil Engineering
station may be required for any mains where the pressure
would otherwise be less than 20m. Considerations
Where the level of service at the point of delivery is close
to the reference-level, this might not be sufficient for some 13.1 General
mains pressure water heaters, and the plumber should The general specification for civil engineering components
check the pressure and advise the customer on suitable and materials shall be that of the document “Civil
options. Engineering Specification for The Water Industry
Pumping direct from service pipes is limited to 12 litres/ (“CESWI”) 7th Edition which is available from the WRc plc.
minute except with the written permission of the The Water Company shall confirm its requirements
undertaker (typically where the host main is of large by reference to CESWI and any additional specific
capacity). requirements and/or include such in the Schedule of
For high rise buildings UUW has no specific requirement Permissible Materials and Construction in paragraph
for a separate fire main riser. Water meters will normally 21, which as a minimum shall include information and
tolerate flows through sprinklers in individual flats, and this requirements relating to:
arrangement is acceptable. • Thrust Restraint and Anchorage
Designers should satisfy themselves that there is sufficient • Puddle Flanges
water available at the Point of Delivery (usually the
highway boundary) and that the pipe work is hydraulically • Self-Anchoring Joints
adequate for the required flow. • Site Conditions and Ground Bearing Capacities
Where residential premises are fitted with sprinklers • Thrust Blocks
supplied from a [usually] dedicated tank, it is acceptable
• Jointing of pipes
for that tank to be replenished from the domestic supply.
There are particular Fittings Regulations applicable where • Ground Anchorage
firefighting water is drawn from the domestic supply.
UUCESWI is the UU company standard specification
Pipe work sized for an exceptional fire flow is likely to be for civil engineering. It comprises company-specific
oversized for normal use, leading to stagnation. Designers amendments and additions to ‘The Civil Engineering
should bear in mind that UUW does not normally know Specification for the Water Industry (Seventh Edition)
if premises are fitted with fire protection systems, and, (CESWI 7)’.
except where there is dedicated storage, any interruption
to the supply could leave the premises unprotected. This
13.2 Marker Tape and Tracer Tape 14. Metering Requirements
Marker Tape to be compliant with CESWI and Water
Fittings Regulations. 14.1 Standard Domestic Metering for
Individual Dwellings and Multi Occupancy
13.3 Indicator Posts and Marker Plates
buildings
Indicator Posts and Marker Plates to be compliant with
14.1.1 10.1 Metering standard service connections
CESWI.
UUW policy is to install a remote reading facility, known
13.4 Chambers and Covers as Automated Meter Reading (AMR) to all new 15mm or
20mm meters fitted to standard service connections. The
Water Company to detail Permissible Materials in various locations and individual requirements for standard
paragraph 21. Chambers shall be designed and installed to service arrangements are set out in Section 22.1.4
be of an appropriate size to allow operation of the Self-Laid
Mains and service fittings. 14.1.2 Meter carrier arrangements
It is the customer’s responsibility to install a meter carrier
Covers shall be designed to be capable of withstanding all
fully in accordance with UUW’s specification for all new
potential loads placed upon them and shall comply with BS
standard service connections. During the design process,
EN 124.
the location and accessibility of the meter must be clearly
See paragraph 23. defined such that the meter remains accessible for
operational and maintenance purposes.
13.5 Bedding and Backfill 14.1.3 Internally located meters
Materials used for bedding shall conform to WIS 4-08-02 Where a meter is to be installed inside the premises the
“Specification for bedding and side fill materials for buried meter carrier should be located immediately after the
pipelines” and material for backfill material shall be in controlling stop tap and immediately before the drain
accordance with the NRSWA 1919 the Specification for the valve. The meter may be oriented in any direction, but
Reinstatement of Opening in Highways (3rd Edition). should be positioned such that the recording dial can be
read directly and with sufficient space to permit a meter
13.6 Reinstatement of Highway change. Consideration should also be given to how possible
changes to the immediate surroundings of the meter will
Materials and work shall be in accordance with the
impact on future maintainability. A stop tap located within
NRSWA 1991 the Specification for the Reinstatement of
an underground meter chamber should be positioned
Opening in Highways (3rd Edition).
externally close to where the service pipe enters the
The SLP is responsible for the classification and disposal building.
of waste from excavations in highway accordance with
14.1.4 Externally located meters for standard
Applicable Law.
connections
Meters may be located within an “in wall box” or a “wall
13.7 Ducts
mounted box”, as set out in Section 22.1.4 of this document.
SLP Designers shall consult with the Water Company When either of these options is chosen, a risk assessment
at Design Acceptance stage if ducts are required to be should be carried out with regard to any external influences
installed by a SLP/Developer. that may impact on the meter enclosure. Frost protection
is an integral feature of any externally located meter
Where ducts are designed to be laid under major roads or
box, and where there is any possibility of the enclosure
obstructions, they shall be shown to extend beyond the
being damaged by external influences then relocation or
road to ease installation and future inspection.
additional mechanical protection should be considered.
Service pipe ducting where extending into building to form
It is essential that the “in wall box” or “wall mounted box”
part of the service entry must facilitate the installation of
is installed fully in accordance with the manufacturer’s
insulation to Water Fitting Regulations.
requirements and that the installation is fully re-validated
United Utilities will permit the use of ducts to facilitate at the time the service connection is made. This re
road crossings or new formed entrances. The details of any validation is particularly important as there can often be
ducting (except where incorporated into a building) shall be a considerable period of time between installation of the
recorded on the as-laid drawings. “in wall box” or “wall mounted box” and its connection to
The details of any ducting (except where incorporated into the water supply during which the integrity of the box and
a building) shall be recorded on the as-laid drawings. insulation may have been affected. Under no circumstances
should any “in wall box” or “wall mounted box” be
connected to the water network unless it has been installed
fully in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.
14.1.5 Metering non-standard connections It is recommended that the SLP Designer consults with
Service connections greater than 25mm are classed as the Developer who is responsible for seeking advice from
non-standard connections, these connections may be a specialist provider of sprinkler systems (where one is
used to provide supply to a number of individually metered required) relative to the Site and/or Development.
premises or may be used to supply single premises and 15.4.1 Domestic and Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems
fitted with a bulk meter. The arrangements for metering
The supply requirements and arrangement of fire sprinkler
and their locations are likely to be design specific and
systems shall be determined in accordance with BS 9251
dependant on the construction of the building, the layout
2014 and the Water UK Guidelines for the supply of water
of the pipe work and the availability of sufficient space to
to automatic fire sprinkler systems [1].
facilitate the meter installation.
Approval shall be sought from United Utilities where a
supply of water from mains is required for fire sprinkler
systems.
15. Water for Firefighting Generally it is United Utilities preference that developers
supply domestic sprinklers from a storage tank and pump.
15.1 Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) This has a higher capital cost, but has the advantages:
Consultation
• There will always be water available for fighting a
Pursuit to Section 43 (1) of the Fire and Rescue Services fire
Act 2004 a plan showing adoptable washouts shall be sent
• The same standard service pipe can supply the
to the FRS for consultation purposes, along with this plan
property
shall be a location plan and a covering letter.
• No difficulties with metering
Water Companies to provide FRS contact upon request
from an SLP. • Less risk of contamination from dead-legs
The FRS have the statutory period, 42 calendar days, to • There is no service impact on the local network
respond with their requirements in respect of adopting
If a developer insists on installing a mains-fed sprinkler
hydrants for firefighting.
system, the connection and service pipe will need to be
Hydrants to be adopted shall be then marked on the adequately sized for the flow and water quality. It will be
drawing. the developer’s responsibility to requisition a suitably sized
service pipe, using the reference level for pressure in the
15.2 Location and Flow from Hydrants main (7m static head).
Ordinarily, water companies do not design distribution Where residential premises are fitted with sprinklers
networks for firefighting purposes. It should be expected supplied from a [usually] dedicated tank, it is acceptable
that flow from fire hydrants would be in line with minimum for that tank to be replenished from the domestic supply.
standards on the water distribution network. There are particular Fittings Regulations applicable where
fire-fighting water is drawn from the domestic supply.
See also Water UK Guidance: https://www.water.org.
uk/guidance/national-guidance-document-on-the- Pipe work sized for an exceptional fire flow is likely to be
provision-of-water-for-firefighting-3rd-edition-jan-2007/ oversized for normal use, leading to stagnation. Designers
(in particular those details referenced in Appendix 5 should bear in mind that UUW does not normally know
regards flow from fire hydrants) if premises are fitted with fire protection systems, and,
except where there is dedicated storage, any interruption
15.3 Dedicated Fire Mains to the supply could leave the premises unprotected. This
could be due to UUW planned or unplanned work, or if
Dedicated fire mains shall be designed and constructed in the supply to the premises is shut-off longer term for any
accordance with Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations reason e.g. when vacant.
2016 and fitted with backflow prevention, spiral wrapping
and appropriate marker tape. If the fire and domestic supplies are provided from the
same mains connection. It shall be so arranged that the
15.4 Fire Sprinkler Systems normal supply can be isolated from outside the premises,
whilst leaving the firefighting supply intact.
In the absence of any information from the Water
Company, SLP Designers shall refer developers to the 15.4.2 Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems
polices within the building regulations when requests for The same requirements for domestic / residential fire
sprinklers are being made, these documents, “Document sprinkler systems shall apply to commercial systems with
B (Fire Safety) –Volume 1: Dwellings and Volume 2: the following addition unless otherwise approved by United
Buildings other than Dwelling houses”, can be obtained Utilities.
on the UK Government Planning Portal at: http://www.
planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/
Depending on the size of supply pipe, and the number of Scaled survey drawings should be provided. The scale
sprinklers, it may be acceptable to supply the sprinklers shall be to 1:500 (unless otherwise agreed with the Water
(or hose reels) directly i.e. without a tank. The developer Company) to ensure clarity of applicable measurement and
shall satisfy himself of the adequacy of the pipe work, and features.
consider not least the hydraulic restriction of the incoming
Material, pipe size, external and internal corrosion
water meter.
protection of pipe, and the depth of cover to Self-
Laid Main (where depth differs from standard) shall be
16. As Laid (As Constructed) identified.
Drawings All valves, hydrants, washouts, meters, ducts, swab access
points, tappings, tees, Service Pipe(s) and boundary boxes
The Water Company’s asset data is typically recorded on a shall be clearly identified, together with the relevant fitting
geographic information (digital mapping) or CAD systems. on the plan and/or in an accompanying legend. The legend
Therefore, it is important that accurate and compliant should be consistent with the Water Company’ Schedule of
location information is supplied to the Water Company in Permissible Materials and construction.
a format agreed with the Water Company and which shall
be specified by each Water Company in the Schedule of Where a number of assets are installed adjacent to each
Permissible Materials and construction. other, suitable asset information (increased scale extracts)
are to be incorporated and clearly referenced as a subset
The approved design drawing shall be updated and of information from the Self-Laid Main “as-laid / as-
amended in accordance with all changes to as constructed constructed” drawing.
installation whenever there is a deviation from the
approved design (note: all changes to an approved design The full dimensional references for all pipes and fittings
shall only be made with the acceptance of the Water shall be indicated (e.g. material, diameter, SDR) at
Company as per Level of Service measure S2/1b). any change in details, and measurements shall be in
millimetres.
The “as-laid / as-constructed” installation shall be in
accordance with the approved design and with any Clear differentiation should be made between live and
changes to same approved by the Water Company as any decommissioned Water Mains and associated fittings.
deviation not agreed by the Water Company from the Decommissioned Network assets may be shown on a
approved design shall be a Defect and the Water Company separate drawing, if required.
may require such to be corrected prior to adoption of the As-laid / as –constructed drawings shall be submitted with
installation. any request to commission any completed work. Such shall
The position of all installed apparatus shall be recorded be clearly labelled with the Developer’s name, scheme
to ensure locational accuracy (the position of apparatus number, scheme name, scheme type, stage, number, and
shall be recorded relative to a minimum of two fixed date of submission.
(geographical or otherwise) features adjacent to the
installed apparatus and the measurements shall intersect
the centre of the new asset and if available is to be 17. Self-Laid Main and Services
referenced by British National grid reference).
Positional accuracy is to be measured and recorded,
Commissioning
wherever practicable, to a minimum GPS accuracy of +/- To enable the commissioning of new assets to take
100mm to the centre of the apparatus. place the Water Company shall provide its flushing,
Surveys for Self-Lay Works shall be carried out using super chlorination and sampling requirements including
triangulation, i.e., two measurements taken from fixed minimum training requirements for samplers e.g. as per the
features. They should intersect at the centre of the asset in Water Regulations under ISO/IEC 17025 may be deemed
the following order of priority: appropriate.
• corners of buildings, and A compliant pressure test should be carried out which
demonstrates the Self-Laid Main to be free of air and leaks.
• corners of boundary walls Certificates shall be provided by the SLP to the Water
Surveys done using offsets, i.e., using a single Company confirming a compliant pressure test.
measurement (usually along the length of the Self-Laid Before flushing into a public combined or surface water
Main) in accordance with the following order of priority: sewer the developer shall contact and obtain approval
• building lines, and from the local wastewater company, Environment Agency,
Highway Authority or other, as appropriate.
• kerb lines
In addition, the Water Company may include further
Temporary and natural features should only be used guidance in its Schedule of Permissible Materials and
when no other permanent features are available, with the construction in paragraph 21.1 setting out its requirements
agreement of the Water Company. for the provision of Testing and commissioning.
17.1 Mains Flushing Example guidelines
In accordance with the Principles of Water Supply Hygiene Area Volume

and associated technical guidance notes (see in particular Internal
m2 and in litres
TGN02 and TGN03) it is a requirement that there is always Pipe size diameter Imperial
volume per metre
(mm) (mm for equivalent
a sufficient turnover of water on all potential dead-legs in m3 per (rounded
PE)
of main or sectional lengths and a regular flushing of metre off)
these mains shall be undertaken to satisfy water quality
63 50 2 inches 0.00196 2
requirements.
90 80 3 inches 0.00502 5
Accordingly, a suitable flushing regime is to be agreed in
respect of the construction programme of the Self-Laid 125 110 4 inches 0.00950 9.5
Main. The responsibility for work and related costs is set 180 158 6 inches 0.01960 19.6
out in the WAA.
225 198 8 inches 0.03079 31
Note: Operation of existing valves shall only be in
accordance with the Water Company’s published 250 220 8 - 9 inches 0.03801 38
guidelines in this DCS. 315 278 11 inches 0.06069 61
The Water Company may seek to recover the cost of 355 312 12 inches 0.07645 76.5
flushing work where a delay to the proposed Delivery Date
occurs as a consequence of a failed pressure test and/or 17.2 Not used
mains sample. This will likely delay the mains connection
date and subsequent installation date of new service
17.3 Mains Bacteriological Sampling
connections and hence an appropriate flushing regime to
protect water quality will be required to be agreed with All sampling and data relating shall be undertaken by an
the Water Company who reserves the right to revert to approved UKAS accredited analytical laboratory that will
a flushing regime operated and managed by the Water confirm and provide all results and required reports relative
Company with costs recovered. to:
Prior to any end washout on any phase/section of main the • Incoming main sample(s)
SLP may install a temporary or permanent sluice valve and • New mains sample(s) - result(s) for each length of
if the washout is to be used for flushing or building water new main to be commissioned and connected to
with a standpipe then it shall be an approved metered existing water supply distribution network
standpipe in accordance with the Water Company
requirements. Parameter IPVC Comments
The SLP is responsible for ensuring that the Developer Coliform bacteria 0 per 100 ml
secures all required permits and agreements for flushing,
identifies where water can be flushed to and disposed of Escherichial coli 0 per 100 ml
and, where the Water Company is to undertake flushing, Enterococci 0 per 100 ml
is able to indicate whether water is required to be de-
chlorinated first. Clostridium
0 per 100 ml
perfringens
As a general rule it is unnecessary to consider cleansing
Turbidity Water must look
velocities, except the need to discharge a volume (twice 4 NTU
(Cloudiness) clear
the pipe’s volume will ensure complete turnover) from a
washout at the end of the main. Colour 20 Hazen units
The Water Company has a responsibility to ensure that its No unusual odour May indicate
Odour/Taste *
customers are not affected by discoloured water which or taste contamination*
may be caused by flushing out mains so when discharging 355 312 12 inches
water it is important to keep velocities in the pipe under
control to avoid discolouration upstream. * If the sample checked for odour and taste on site reveals an
unusual odour or taste, particularly diesel, petrol etc. then inform
Suggested guideline is to limit flow velocity to no greater ICC immediately.
than 0.2 m/sec with the need to turn over mains water at
All taking of samples shall be carried out by accredited
least once per week, and examples are detailed in the table
persons. Sample point location(s) where samples were
below.
taken from must be detailed and cross-referenced with
the results and shown on the construction drawing and
provided to the Water Company.
All activities are to be carried out in accordance with
Principles of Water Supply Hygiene & Technical Guidance
Notes (water.org.uk/publications/reports/principles-
water-supply-hygiene)
Prior to accepting a request for any Final Connection to the 2. Service test: All new Service Pipe connections must
Network, the Water Company must be reasonably satisfied undergo a service test. The procedure is also defined
that the samples have been taken where indicated and in Water Industry Information & Guidance Note (IGN
have passed water quality requirements such that the Self- 4-01-03) ‘Pressure Testing of Pressure Pipes and
Laid Main can be adopted. Fittings for use by Public Water Suppliers’
As such, the Water Company may (at its own cost) • The system test pressure shall be 18 bar
undertake a check sample on the Main post Final
• The service shall not have been tapped prior to
Connection, prior to permitting any further connections
this test being conducted
(mains or services).
The system test pressure shall be calculated as set out in
The SLP will provide the Water Company with notification
IGN 4-01-03 unless otherwise agreed with United Utilities.
of testing of new mains to enable the Water Company to
The pipeline shall be tested using a Type II test. The System
attend/witness testing if deemed appropriate.
Test Pressure (STP) shall be as below.
In accordance with the Principles of Water Supply Hygiene
(TGN02) if the Self-Laid Main is not brought into service Material SDR PN (bar) STP (bar)
within 14 calendar days of a satisfactory sample having
PE80 26 5 7.5
been taken, the Main should be flushed with mains water
and re-sampled. If contamination is suspected, the Main PE80 17 8 12
should be re-chlorinated and sampling carried out as in PE80 11 12.5 17.5
paragraphs numbered 10 & 12 of the TGN02.
PE100 26 6 9
The SLP is advised to contact the Water Company to
confirm arrangements for taking samples, sample testing, PE100 21 8 12
testing parameters and reporting, and laboratories they PE100 17 10 15
intend to use and/or to confirm any requirement for the
PE100 11 16 20
Water Company to provide (at reasonable cost) any such
support services.
17.4 Pressure testing of Self-Laid Main 18. Water Company Key

17.4.1
Pressure testing of pressure pipes and fittings for use by
Contacts
public water suppliers must be carried out as set out in Water Companies to publish key contacts on its website.
the Water Industry ‘Information and Guidance note’ (IGN
4-01-03 October 2015: issue 2), available to view online at
water.org.uk/publications/wis-ign/general with reference
to the following guidance notes: ‘Pressure Testing and 19. Local Practices
Disinfection (supplemental) of PE Water Pipelines,
By reference to the Water Sector Guidance, the Water
Services and Installations’. Pressure data, analysis report/
Company may insert here a permitted local practice using
pass certificate and pressurisation/decay graphs are to
the terminology in the WSG.
be provided by the SLP to the Water Company within a
handover commissioning suite of information.
19.1 Meter Pairing and Commissioning
All results must be provided in both graphical (test output
graph) and tabular formats. 19.1.1 Meter Installations
All meters are required to be installed in accordance
17.4.2 Pressure Testing and Disinfection (supplemental) with the Water (Meters) Regulations 1988 and must be
of PE Water Pipelines, Services and Installations located in a position that records and measures all the
All testing shall be carried out in accordance with IGN water supplied to the premise(s). Only one water meter
4-01-03, reference should also be made to the Civil installation will be undertaken at each individual household
Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI) premise, please see section 19.1.2 for multi-occupancy
(with Additional Clauses) and any specific Water Company premises.
requirements specified additionally in paragraph 21
Schedule of Permissible Materials and construction. 19.1.2 Meter Location
All meters are required to be installed in accordance
The following also applies: with the Water (Meters) Regulations 1988 and must be
1. On-site testing operations will be clearly identified located in a position that records and measures all the
using appropriate warning notice boards water supplied to the premise(s). Only one water meter
installation will be undertaken at each individual household
The system test pressure shall be calculated as set premise, please see section 4.3 for multi-occupancy
out in IGN 4-01-03 unless otherwise agreed with premises).
United Utilities
Accepted meter locations for new build properties Household meter sizes
(household)
All new household premises meter installations will be one
• Internally within the structure of the premises or of the following;
individual unit (house, flat, etc.)
• 15mm in-line meter
• In a purpose built wall mounted meter box fixed on
• 15mm manifold meter
the structure of the property (all variants)
This size meter will be sufficient to provide household
• In a purpose built in-wall meter box built into the
premises with an adequate supply of water in line with
structure of the property
statutory requirements. Any new household property
• In a purpose built plan room or meter housing area requiring a water meter of a greater size for any domestic
within the curtilage of the property (multi-occupancy purpose or other purpose, such as a sprinkler systems will
premises) ordinarily be required to install a storage pump and tank
system.
The end customer must have reasonable access to read
the meter and we must also have reasonable access for In exceptional circumstances, any household supplies that
reading and maintenance of the meter(s). request a 20mm meter will be discussed at application.
We have no order of preference of the above locations, all Non-household meter sizes
are acceptable. The final location of the meter from the
Due to the variance of design and construction for
above list, remains the choice of the Household Developer.
new non-household premises, meters will be sized in
Accepted meter locations for new build properties (non- accordance to the principle of “an appropriate meter” and
household) “suitable for intended use”. Meters will be sized based on
maximum and nominal rates of flow provided by new build
All new non-household meter installations for meter sizes
developers when the application is made.
15mm and 20mm will be subject to the same location
requirements as above. 19.1.4 Meter Equipment (Technology)
There is no preference of the specified locations, all are All meters sized 15mm and 20mm installed as per locations
acceptable. The final location of the meter from the above outlines in section 4.1 will be Automated Meter Read (AMR)
list remains the choice of the Non-household Developer. equipped.
For non-household meters of 25mm or larger the meter Common meters and meters sized above 25mm and above
location is likely to be design specific and dependent will also be AMR enabled and the AMR technology will be
on construction, therefore these meter locations will be determined by us.
discussed and agreed during application. 19.1.5 Meter Tagging
Meter location for multi-occupancy premises We request new meters are tagged. Tags can be procured
from United Utilities.
In a multi-occupancy premise such as apartment blocks,
multiple meters may be installed but each will serve a
separate unit or dwelling defined as a household premises. 19.2 Timing of the Generation of Plot
Reference Numbers
Where a new household development is designed to be
served by a single connection and a common metering 19.2.1 Plot Reference Numbers
arrangement is agreed by us. The common meter can be Plot reference numbers will be supplied on a spreadsheet
located either internally in a suitable location, or externally which consists of a complete list of plots (for your site) and
in an underground purpose built chamber. the equivalent United Utilities’ reference numbers.
19.1.3 Meter Sizing Mains Design Scheme
This section of the document confirms the meter sizing for For schemes that have service connections on a new main;
both household and non-household premises. following receipt of a signed Water Adoption Agreement
(WAA) we will provide within 5 calendar days a cost
quotation for the proposed connections along with a
complete list of plot reference numbers.
Example of the ‘plot tracker’, below ,which is issued when
plot references are assigned to plots on a self-lay site.
Name Plot Details UUW References
Connections off Existing
21. Schedule of Permissible
For schemes where the connections are to be made
exclusively from existing water mains; Following receipt of Materials and Construction
a completed Water Connections Application form, we will
provide within working 10 days a fixed price quotation for 21.1 Permissible Materials
the proposed connections (off existing mains) along with
an acceptance note and a complete list of plot reference It is United Utilities policy that Polyethylene pipe shall be
numbers. used (as set out in table 10.1) for all mains and services, but
that Ductile Iron (DI) may be used where PE is not suitable
19.2.2 Notification and Call-off of Service Connections (subject to approval by United Utilities). The exception is for
Our procedures for calling off service connections DI riser pipework for air valves or hydrants - these may be
will be published on the company website along with used without requiring approval by United Utilities.
other information relating to water adoption activity in
The use of PVC-O is limited to the repair of water mains
accordance with section 4.2 and appendix G2 of the WSG.
only and is not permitted as a material for new mains.
19.3 Water Company Design Service Offerings To cope with failures of Pressure Management Valves
(PMVs), the pressure rating of any plastics pipe shall be not
Not applicable. less than two thirds of the uncontrolled pressure.
19.4 Design Self-Certification Scheme Refer to section 10.8.1 for additional requirements regarding
contaminated land.
Not applicable.
All other permissible materials are as detailed in the UU
amendments to CESWI (available upon request). Any
deviations to those materials stated shall only be permitted
20. Design and Construction if authorised by United Utilities.
Specification Appendices 21.2 Service Connection Arrangements

Water Company may insert appendices into this document Service connections to the main shall be spaced in
within the following paragraphs 21 to 24 only in the form of accordance with the table below.
text or “object” file.
Minimum spacing for
Main material
tappings
PE (PE80/PE100 including PE
300mm
barrier pipe)
Iron (cast/spun/ductile) 300mm
22. Meter and Service Pipe Policy and Installation
22.1 Routing, Positioning and Installation (Mains)
22.1.1 New Mains in a Shared Driveway
fr) '<
30
33
34 37
@------ )
r..:_
35
eel by local authon)y. UUW

..
in
mul'lleaflon i,Ipes IO t>e 1ni.tall8CIln

r.:t dttveway to lJ'le·point of Cloh,,,.l"f.
CjJ
----- Cb
In the above example the new mains and communication pipes will be installed within the shared driveway. There is no requirement for an
easement as the new main is installed in a street.
22.1.2 New Mains with a Reduced Working Area and a Shared Driveway
New 90mm PE main to be --
installed in footway between ~
plots 9 and 10 with a reduced :::::.-------
-- working width of --------
-----7----
approximately 2_5m
----
-
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s-.>~!\-1'- ----
pe-Wo-1i
~.c\.Gf"m-
\ 24
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- --\... I 23
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In the above example the new mains and communication pipes will be installed within the shared driveway to serve plots 7 and 8. There
is no requirement for an easement as the new main is installed in a street. The new 90mm main is to be installed with a reduced width of
approximately 2.5m between plots 9 and 10; this is acceptableas there are no service connections or joints in the main.
22.1.3 New Mains Installed in a Footway Adjacent to Public Open Space
63mm mafn to be lnstalled ln

footway adjacent LOpublic open
spaoe. UUW communication pipes
to be installed in footway up to 'point .,.,
(I
of delfve,Y r
r:Jl' ril,, \ i
PLOTS
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Publ"lc open 1•
I 1- space I Public open
@ space .....__..___
1a l9 1~ 11 1 I [f 71
In the above example the new mains and communication pipes will be installed within the footway adjecent to the public open space. It
does not matter whether the footway is adopted or a shared footway as the new main is installed in a street and there is no requirement
for an easement.
22.1.4 New Mains Installed in a Shared Private Driveway within a Gated Development
__,. -
<
-,...N~,_---'--63_m_m_m_ai-n
,-o=be-,-i
t!r:;::t:;'i8~eyond
f;ng:~~
-.Ui--'l,-"-led-"i:':.,,,'
autJiOtfly. UUW communleallon

pipes lo be Installed In shared
private drlveway to the 'polnl of
dellvery'.
In the above example the new mains and communication pipes will be installed within the private driveway of a gated development. There
is no requirement for an easement the new main is installed in a street. A controlling valve is sited outside the gated area so the main/
services can be isolated without delay if needed.
22.1.5 New Mains on a Commercial Development Requiring an Easement
\ .
0~ I
In the above example the new mains would require an easement to protect UUW’s asset from any future changes to the site layout. The
communication pipes would be installed up to the edge of the defined easement area to the point of delivery.
22.2 Routing, Positioning and Installation 22.2.2
(Services) Gated sites should be treated in the same way as any other
development, specifically, the service pipes should not all
22.2.1
originate at a control point outside the gate. Where a main
United Utilities requires that a main should be laid in is installed within the gated area, consideration should
any street where 2 or more premises are being served be given to installing an isolating valve just outside the
and the communication pipe (i.e. that part of the service development such that any main within the gated area can
pipe outside the boundary of the premises being served) be isolated without delay if needed
would be longer than 10m. End washouts will be required
on mains of 63mm and above and must be located to 22.2.3
suit hydraulic and operational convenience, including The normal rule is one premise – one service pipe – one
consideration as to how any wash out water will be meter. This is not always appropriate however for high-rise
drained. or other buildings in multiple occupation, where a single
shared service, and perhaps even a single meter might be
Occasionally it may be appropriate to extend a main in to
sensible, depending upon ownership, layout etc. At the
a shared driveway and in this scenario the shared drive
very least, the supply to each separately occupied property
is considered as a ‘street’ and no easement is required.
should be so arranged that it can be individually isolated
Generally this should be avoided if possible.
from outside the property, or from an area of common
See diagrams below for examples. access within the main building. Where one premise - one
service pipe - one meter cannot be provided the layout shall
be agreed with United Utilities.
:o·
Shared 22.2.4
Site boundary drive Site boundary
i---
1
"j
I
United Utilities provides separate details of the acceptable
arrangements for standard service connections to new
I I I
Supply
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household premises, and for temporary supplies. These

I
House pipe House
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...
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: ~ details include how the various options must be installed.

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j A developer may choose to use any of the service

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_______ <10m
I
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arrangement options, and is also able to choose which
Alternative
service
building elevation to use for any external, in wall or wall
Communication pipe
pipe route mounted equipment. These details are shown below.
-: 22.3 Meter Arrangements for Multi Occupancy

Existing water main Buildings
Service pipe layout where communiction pipe is less than 10m
''=Drai~off
(I ' Concentricmeter
\ adaptor
Shared Site boundary ', .... Stopcockatpoint
drive I of entry
'O
I
I
Supply I
pipe :i House
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I
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>10m
New main
Site boundary
X -Stop tap
Control
-Water meter
valve
House
Individual internal metering using a large diameter riser
Communication pipe
Existing water main
Mains and service pipe layout where a communiction pipe

would be greater than 10m
24. Construction Pre-Start
Meter manifold
housed in
Meeting Agenda
communalarea
A pre-start meeting shall only be required if one party

to the WAA submits a written request to the remaining
Parties notifying them that it requires a pre-start meeting.
However, such meetings are viewed by Water Companies
as a key means of helping to achieve good Health and
Safety outcomes, of securing timely, cost-effective
Manufac1ured delivery and ensuring smooth adoption and handover. For
this reason, they will generally be requested by Water
manifold
Companies
.illl
In more detail, such meetings will allow the following
X - Stop tap
aspects of the project to be addressed:
Conlrol valve
0 Water meter
• Site-specific Health & Safety and site management
Site buiHmanifold issues
Individual metering using a manifold meter arrangement • Confirmation of the identity of the Principal
Contractor under CDM Regulations
Communal
• Introduce site personnel and establish their
individual roles and responsibilities
Drain off
• Establish local lines of communication between site

and Water Company staff
/~ncentnc metec
I adaptor
:+---+---__J, • Assess any associated construction activity that
may need accommodating in the SLP construction
\
tap at point
of entry
Internal meter
programme
• Discuss issues relating to the distribution that have
the potential to affect the project
The Parties shall agree the date of the pre-start meeting
External multi-port control and shall record the minutes of the meeting and circulate
such within 5 calendar days. The pre-start meeting shall
X - Stop tap
include the ‘pre-start information’ listed below.
@ - Water meter
X ◄.----Optional control valve

Where no pre-start meeting is required by a party, the
SLP and/or Developer shall, if requested by the Water
Company, prior to the commencement of the Self-Lay
Works, provide the following pre-start information in any
Individual internal meters and services with external multiport control
event.
Individual internal meters and services with external multiport ‘Pre-start information’ includes as a minimum:
control
1. Confirmed arrangements for CDM 2015 Regulations
and other H&S requirements
23. Standard Arrangement 2. Future contact arrangements and authorised parties
for giving instructions, agreeing “right day” for SLAs,
Drawings making variations, and exchanging information
regarding progress with all parties’ works
STND-00-002 Hydrants, air valves, gate valves
3. Confirmation of line and level of Self-lay Works
STND-00-059 Typical arrangement for PRV and
Mechanical flowmeter - Basic Option 4. Confirmation of national (Street-Works) and local
(Water Company) design requirements
STND-05-001 Pipe Embedment Details, Applicable to
Networks and Civils 5. Overview of process for dealing with variations/ and
changes to the Site layout and associated approved
design drawing (revisions and impact on design, co-
ordination and charges etc.)
6. Confirm and detail the Source of Water for testing
and mains connection Delivery Date
7. Confirm latest design approved drawing, and any
revision, and drawing for construction
8. Process for submitting as-laid drawings
9. Identify any potential site hazards or constraints
(such as existing Network considerations, including
protection, diversion or renewal)
10. Confirm that access is approved relative to any land
rights, statute, and third-party consents.
11. Contact details
12. An indication of when any new service connections
are required by and if any new property is to be fed
from the Network
13. Confirmation that the Agreement has been signed
by all Parties
14. Completion and issue by the SLP and/or Developer
and/or the Water Company of all risk and method
statements relative to design and/or construction
activities
15. Arrangements for co-ordination of activities
16. Arrangements for supply of proof of WIRS
Accreditation, personnel qualifications and/or
certification documents (i.e. Hygiene Code of
Practice)
17. Arrangements for water sampling and requirements
for certification and accreditation of results,
pressure testing, and disposal of water
18. Arrangements for Water Company approved
standpipe supply if required
19. Confirmation of all required Regulatory
requirements, arrangements, permits and consents
relative to the construction, flushing (and any
future arrangements to maintain water quality), and
commissioning of the Self-lay Works
20. Confirmation of any requirement for a Water
Company post commissioning check sample by
the Water Company in accordance with the Code
Procedures
21. Arrangements and contact details for future
management of Defects and/or damage following
adoption
22. Confirmation of how the SLP proposes to
demonstrate to the Water Company that the
materials and products intending to be used (and
on completion of work all actual materials used
in case of divergence from the intended list) in
the installation of Self-lay Works complies with
Regulation 31 of The Water Supply (Water Quality)
Regulations 2016 before commencement of any
work. This confirmation may consist of the SLP
providing the Regulation 31 appropriate identifier
relative to the materials proposed
Appendix 1
WIS & IGNs
Number Title
WIS 4-08-02 Specification for bedding and sidefill materials
IGN 4-37-02 Design against surge and fatigue conditions for thermoplastic pipes
IGN 4-01-03 Guide to Pressure Testing of Pressure Pipes and Fittings for use by Public Water Suppliers
Water Industry Information and Guidance note - Guide to Pressure Testing of Pressure Pipes and Fittings for
IGN 4-01-03
use by Public Water Suppliers
IGN 4-08-01 Bedding and sidefill materials for buried pipelines
WIS 4-08-02 Specification for bedding and sidefill materials
Mechanical couplings and repair clamps for iron pipes for the conveyance of cold potable water (underground
WIS 4-21-02
use) for the size range 40 to 1600mm
WIS 4-22-02 Specification for ferrules (tapping tees) and ferrule straps for underground use
Specification for underground stop valves, including spherical valves, for potable water services for nominal
WIS 4-23-04 sizes up to and including 63 and nominal pressures of 10 bar minimum and made principally of metal or
thermoplastics
WIS 4-52-03 Specification for Anti-Corrosion Coatings on Threaded Fasteners

& 4-52-03A See also amendment 4-52-03A
WIS 4-32-08 Specification for the fusion jointing of polyethylene pressure pipeline systems using PE80 and PE100 materials
Specification for thermoplastic end load resistant mechanical fittings for polyethylene pipes of nominal size
WIS 4-32-11 < 63mm
Note with outside diameters to BS 5556 (metric)
WIS 4-37-01 Specification for boundary boxes for the metering and control of domestic and small industrial water services
WIS 4-32-16 Specification for butt fusion jointing machines
Specification for boundary boxes for the metering and control of domestic and small industrial water services
WIS 4-37-01
(see also British Standards)
IGN 4-37-02 Design against surge and fatigue conditions for thermoplastic pipes
Operating guidelines for the use of site-applied, factory applied, and reinforced factory applied polyethylene
IGN 4-50-03
sleeving on ductile iron pipeline systems
IGN 4-51-01 External zinc coating of ductile iron pipe
WIS 4-52-01 Specification for polymeric anti-corrosion (barrier) coatings
IGN 4-52-02 The use of polymeric anti-corrosion (barrier) coatings
Report of the expert group on the risks of contamination of the public water supply by backflow at:
IGN 9-04-05
wras.co.uk
British Standards (BS) & BS EN Standards
Number Title
BS EN 124 Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas
“Meter chamber” - Boundary box - (and when for use in areas subject to occasional vehicular access relevant
aspects of this BS apply) with anti-slip lid design to BS 7976 Part 2
BS5834-2
Internal fitted NRV in accordance with WIS 5-11-01(BS EN 13959 and shut off device rising-spindle with WIS
4.23.04
BS EN 805 Water Supply – Requirements for systems and components outside buildings
Specification for mechanical fittings for use in the repair, connection and renovation of pressurized water
BS 8561
supply pipelines. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 545 Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for water pipelines. Requirements and test methods
BS 750 Specification for underground fire hydrants and surface box frames and covers
Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water for human consumption. Operation and
BS EN 806
maintenance
BS 1042-2.2 1983 Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits and Determination of flowrate of fluids in closed conduits of
& ISO 7145 1982 circular cross selection – Method of velocity measurement at one point of cross-section
BS EN 1295 Structural design of buried pipelines under various conditions of loading. General requirements
BS 3251 Indicator plates for fire hydrants and emergency water supplies
Part 1: Hose Reels and Foam Inlets
BS 9295 Guide to the structural design of buried pipelines
Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drainage and sewerage under pressure. Polyethylene (PE).
BS EN 12201
General
Part 2: Pipes
Part 3: Fittings
Guide to the flushing and disinfection of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their
BS PD 855468
curtilages.
Other documents
Number/date Title
10/WM/03/21 Guidance for the Selection of Water Supply Pipes to be used in Brownfield Sites
Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry 7th Edition (or later version thereof) (“CESWI”) together
CESWI
with any Water Company amendments (to be published on Water Company website with DCS)
2009/03 Guidance Note On Notification of Methods of Reinstatement using EToN available at: http://hauc-uk.org.uk/
Published January Contaminated Land Assessment Guidance: Protocols Published by Agreement Between Water UK and the
2014 Home Builders Federation https://www.water.org.uk/guidance/contaminated-land-assessment-guidance/
Water UK/HBF
National Joint
Committee 2014
(available free of Water UK/HBF National Joint Committee 2014 (available free of charge at:
charge at: http:// http://www.water.org.uk/publications/water-industry- guidance
www.water.org.uk/
publications/water-
industry- guidance
Streetworks UK (formally National Joint Utilities Group) Guidance Publications available at:
Volumes 1 - 6
http://streetworks.org.uk/resources/publications/
Principles of Water Supply Hygiene & Technical Guidance Notes (available from Water UK online at:
https://water.org.uk/publications/reports/principles-water-supply-hygiene
Drinking Water DWI,
Safety - Guidance
to health and water Available free of charge at:
professionals http://dwi.defra.gov.uk/stak eholders/information-letters/2009/09_2009Annex.pdf
Drinking Water Specifications for polyethylene pipe and fittings:

Safety - Guidance https://bpfpipesgroup.com/support-downloads/technical-guidance/
to health and water Specifications for PVC pipe and fittings:
professionals https://bpfpipesgroup.com/support-downloads/technical-guidance/
Trenching Practice (2nd edition)
CIRIA, 1983
Report R97
Available at: http://www.ciria.org/ItemDetail?iProductCode=R97&Category=BOOK&
WebsiteKey=3f1 8c87a-d62b-4eca-8ef4- 9b09309c1c91
Guide to the Design of Thrust Blocks for Buried Pressure Pipelines
Report 128 CIRIA, 1994
Available at: http://www.ciria.org/ItemDetail?iProductCode=R128&Category=PHOTOCOPY
Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
HSG 47 HSE Books, 2014
Available free of charge at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pUb ns/priced/hsg47.pdf
Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways (3rd Edition)
Department of Transport 2010
Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/specification-for-the-reinstatement-of-
openings-in-highways
Water supply to domestic fire sprinkler systems
Water UK June 2015 (and earlier documents
Available free of charge at: http://www.water.org.uk/pu blications/policy-positions- and-briefings/water-
supply-domestic-fire-sprinkler-systems

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Version: 1.3 Issue Date: 01/04/21

I aAunited Water for the North West

5. Abbreviations 5 13. Civil Engineering Considerations 20

10. Pipe Sizing Methodology 12 18. Water Company Key Contacts 25

Version Issue Date Amendement

IMPORTANT NOTE: Information in this document

9.2 Point of Connection (PoC) Requests 9.3 Annual Contestability Summary

KEY: Work categories by number of properties potentially affected by

Meter installation in conjunction with new service connections •• •• •• ••

Analysing Water Quality samples (subject to paragraph 17.3) •• •• •• ••

Connections: 63mm to 300mm PE / Barrier pipe to:

Self-certification of SLP for Site water distribution systems

Design of Network Reinforcement (upsizing of existing assets)

Assessment of network risk, & operating live network •• •• •• ••

Connection, commissioning and/or decommissioning of diverted

9.11 Design & Construction Variations 225mm PE100 17 10 bar

12.1 Routing, Positioning and Location

policy). Plus, where I

form part of a street or to which the property being served

has permanent rights of access.

Service Pipe routes in so far as is reasonably practicable

In accordance with the Principles of Water Supply Hygiene Area Volume

17.4 Pressure testing of Self-Laid Main 18. Water Company Key

Name Plot Details UUW References

Specification Appendices 21.2 Service Connection Arrangements

Iron (cast/spun/ductile) 300mm

eel by local authon)y. UUW

mul'lleaflon i,Ipes IO t>e 1ni.tall8CIln

63mm mafn to be lnstalled ln

I 1- space I Public open

autJiOtfly. UUW communleallon

household premises, and for temporary supplies. These

: ~ details include how the various options must be installed.

j A developer may choose to use any of the service

-: 22.3 Meter Arrangements for Multi Occupancy

Shared Site boundary ', .... Stopcockatpoint

Existing water main

Mains and service pipe layout where a communiction pipe

A pre-start meeting shall only be required if one party

• Establish local lines of communication between site

X ◄.----Optional control valve

WIS 4-08-02 Specification for bedding and sidefill materials

IGN 4-08-01 Bedding and sidefill materials for buried pipelines

WIS 4-08-02 Specification for bedding and sidefill materials

WIS 4-52-03 Specification for Anti-Corrosion Coatings on Threaded Fasteners

WIS 4-32-16 Specification for butt fusion jointing machines

IGN 4-51-01 External zinc coating of ductile iron pipe

WIS 4-52-01 Specification for polymeric anti-corrosion (barrier) coatings

IGN 4-52-02 The use of polymeric anti-corrosion (barrier) coatings

Part 1: Hose Reels and Foam Inlets

BS 9295 Guide to the structural design of buried pipelines

Drinking Water Specifications for polyethylene pipe and fittings:

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