DESIGN OF EXTERNAL WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

TRENCHES

The depth of pipes required to comply

with the Water Regulations is a minimum
of 750mm from ground level to the top of
the pipe barrel, and a maximum of
1350mm, unless in a duct. Where pipes
are located below a road the depth
should increase to 900mm and be
ducted. Where water pipes are laid in a
service strip close to other services, the
National Joint Utilities guidance
documents recommends that the depth
of the water service is at 900mm
throughout to coordinate with the depth
of the other services, and enable
services to cross each other. The
minimum distance between the water
pipe work and other sevices is
recommended as being 350mm.