CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT

Part 6 – Water Supply and Other ServicesBermsPipe trenches under grass berms and footpaths shall be backfilled in accordance with therequirements of the Auckland Region Code of Practice for Working in the Road.6.2.18 DisinfectingAfter backfilling and before being put into service, all pipes, valves, house connectionsand other fittings shall be disinfected as specified in Appendix C of NZS 4404.6.2.19 Water Mains to be Kept ChargedAfter any water main has been laid and tested and disinfected, it shall be kept continuallycharged with water, and under pressure. If the permanent connection to the existingreticulation is delayed, a temporary small diameter connection shall be made from theexisting reticulation. The pressure must be maintained while electric power and otherunderground services are being laid in the vicinity of the main.6.2.20 Connection to Existing Water ReticulationAfter new reticulation has been laid, Developer’s representative shall provide provisional‘As-built’ plans (less final connection details), and certification that the reticulation hasbeen laid according to approved plans and that the complete system has passed therequired pressure test. Council will then provide consent to the physical work ofdisinfecting and connection to the existing reticulation being undertaken by one ofCouncil’s approved Contractors. All excavation, backfilling and reinstatement of theconnection point is the responsibility of the developer. All costs involved includingshutdown costs (if any) shall be met by the developer.After completion of the connections, final “As-built” plans shall be produced showingdetails of the valves and tees making up the connections. Photographs of theconnections shall be provided with the “As-built” plans.6.2.21 Special Measures in Corrosive SoilsCorrosive soils are found in some parts of the District. If such soils are found specialmeasures shall be taken to protect the main and fittings.6.2.22 Special Measures for Pumping or Storage or BothThe provision of service storage or reticulation pumping installations or both together willnormally be the responsibility of the Council.If pumping and/or storage is required wholly or principally to serve a specific developmentthe provision of that pumping and/or storage shall be provided by the developer.Code of Practice for Subdivision and Development – Edition 5 October 2010 Page 93